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Queen

Apples · 苹果

Queen in October (this month)

No fresh crop this month

Not usually on shelves this month.

A New Zealand Gala cross with a red-striped look.

SweetCrisp
Look for
Red stripes over yellow, similar to Gala but larger.
Best for
Snacking
Brand
Queen
New Zealand
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
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NZ
New ZealandHawke's Bay, Nelson
Off season
Queen grown in New Zealand
Not shipping now

Other apples varieties

Common questions

When is Queen apples in season in Singapore?
New Zealand: Mar–May. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's Queen is best in October?
Queen is not usually on shelves in October.
How do I pick a ripe apples?
Feel: Firm all over, with no soft spots when pressed gently. Weight: Heavy for its size. Skin: Smooth and tight. Wrinkles mean long storage. Avoid: Bruises and punctures, especially near the stem.
How should I store apples?
Fridge. Lasts 3–6 weeks. Apples give off ethylene gas, which ripens other fruit faster. Keep them in the crisper, away from bananas and kiwis.

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