Genève apples harvested in Krasnodar region
In the verdant landscapes of Kuban, Russia, the first fruits of the 2025 harvest are making their appearance. Among them is the Geneva apple, a variety known for its distinctive aroma and tart-sweet flavour.
Larisa Gapon, a gardener tending her plot for the past 12 years, is excited to be harvesting her first Kuban apples this season. Despite some frosts affecting certain fruits, Larisa remains optimistic about the majority of her apples. "Most are good," she affirms, adding that most of them are intact.
However, the frosts have caused the apples to ripen unevenly, a common issue in spring-affected orchards. This uneven ripening could potentially impact the quality and consistency of the harvest.
Maria Nikolaeva, a special correspondent for the "Kuban 24" channel, reported on the harvest, noting that at least half of an apple should be red to be picked. Green apples are still hanging on the trees, waiting for their turn to ripen.
So far, 80 tons of Geneva variety apples have been collected, and plans are to harvest 250 tons, which is more than last year. Consumers prefer apples with red cheeks, a sign of ripeness, and these apples are in demand despite supermarkets lowering prices due to size, colour, and other imperfections.
Wholesalers are sending Geneva variety apples all over the country, contributing to a 28% increase in apple shipments from the Krasnodar region since the beginning of 2025. The Geneva apples are mainly eaten fresh, used in compotes, or baked goods.
Despite this promising start, specific information about the Geneva apple variety in the Kuban region of Russia for the 2025 harvest is limited. The Geneva apple is a variety known for its resistance to certain diseases and its preference for cooler climates. Its performance in the Kuban region would depend on local climatic conditions and how well it adapts to the region's specific growing conditions.
The overall harvest conditions in Russia can impact the market by affecting supply and demand dynamics. A good harvest can lead to increased supply, potentially stabilizing or reducing prices, while a poor harvest can lead to shortages and higher prices. As the harvest continues, we will have a clearer picture of the 2025 apple season in Kuban.
Larisa Gapon, amid her home-and-garden plot nestled in Kuban's verdant landscapes, anticipates integrating the first Kuban apples of the season into her lifestyle, as the Geneva apple variety begins to ripen despite irregularities caused by frosts. Maria Nikolaeva, a special correspondent for "Kuban 24," reported that the quality and demand of these apples remain high, as consumers prefer the red-cheeked, fresh Geneva apples for consumption or use in home-and-garden compotes and baked goods.
