Hi! I am currently salvaging an old orchard in Central Idaho. I am interested in any early varieties you might have found for Idaho. I have been researching the varieties but it is challenging. I have one variety that produces in July/August. The apples are sweet but a little pithy. Considering the condition of the old tree it's not a surprise. I'm leaning toward the variety being Starks Earliest or a Codlin. The funny thing about this tree is that the apples kept on the tree for a long time without affecting the quality. It gets cool here beginning late August. I just kept the apples in bins in the basement. They even did well outside covered well and in the shade. This year I am creating a storage building. I'm new at this- so I can't keep up when all the trees are producing! I believe I also have some vintage Gala, Jonathan, Delicious, and Yellow Transparent. All produce from Aug to Nov. All great tasting and lots of uses.
