Washington State Apple Harvest

Washington apples and trade has a large impact for our state. Jesse Tam, they are known around the nation and the world. Apples are a staple, they might grow in any backyard or garden. There are varieties in our region, but the most majority of the crop in Washington State are - Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisps and Cameo.

The apple season starts in mid-August and continues into fall. Each year, more than 100 million apple boxes are harvested and each box weighs about 40 pounds.  The harvest each year for Washington apples you purchase are picked by hand.  There are no harvesting machines for the annual crops.

Red Delicious made up three quarters of Washington's apple crop.

Washington designated apple as it's state fruit in 1989.  Most of the region's apples come from the Wenatchee Valley.  Our state produces almost 60 percent of the nation's supply of apples and have the best apple picking in the country. Take a day trip to Wentachee Valley near Leavenworth is a great way to spend a weekend.

There are several orchards near Seattle with large varieties of apple for those you enjoy the u pick. Plan ahead for dates and availability. Thanks for reading Jesse https://jesse-tam.blogspot.com/

The Grape Fields Near Yakima

Washington state is quite well known for it's port and trade in the northwest.  Jesse Tam, touring the winery and grape fields near Yakima. Apples, cherries, produce and now wine is another exported item.  Eastern Washington's hot summer and cool temperatures in the evenings are great producers of fields for grapes.  The farms and winery are favorite places for visitors to make the short drive from Seattle and spend a day outdoor in the fields and orchards.

 Fields near Yakima grape vines and winery for tasting and sampling.

 Barrels of wood containers where the wine is waiting to be aged and bottle.