Codru ST Group of Companies is one of the largest apple producers in the Republic of Moldova. We grow different varieties of apple trees on plantations with intensive crop systems, provided with irrigation and protection from hail. We store apples in our own warehouses, then we wash them, sort them and pack in the packaging workshop in accordance with the requirements of our customers.
Apples are certified according to the international Global GAP standard and comply with international marketing and food safety requirements.
Availability schedule
| Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | |
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| Gala | ||||||||||||
| Florina | ||||||||||||
| Golden Delicious | ||||||||||||
| Idared | ||||||||||||
| Jonagored | ||||||||||||
| Mutsu | ||||||||||||
| Renet Simirenco | ||||||||||||
| Champion |
01. Gala
One of the most popular varieties of apples in the world, Gala, is appreciated by consumers for its sweet taste, crispy and succulent pulp and intense flavor. Moreover, the Gala variety is also appreciated by specialists for its high transportability and long shelf life.
Fruits
have a spherical shape of medium size, of initial yellowish-green color which, when ripens, turns into a red color in red striated.
Pulp
crunchy and juicy, white-greenish.
Taste
sweet, slightly sour.
Harvest time
october.
Other characteristics
good productivity, good storage stability in controlled atmosphere conditions. Very good transportability.
Availability schedule
september – december
Availability at the moment
november 2018: available
02. Florina
Florina variety, also called Querina, is a French apple variety that combined the apple traits of Jonathan, Golden Delicious and Rome Beauty and was bred in Angers, France. Florina apple fruits are of medium to large size, with a very attractive red-purple shell that almost completely covers the yellow background. The pulp is moderately firm and aromatic, mainly consumed fresh. Fruits are well preserved.
Fruits
medium to large size, of elongated form, red-purple, dotted.
Pulp
crispy and very juicy, aromatic.
Taste
sweet, slightly sour.
Other characteristics
good productivity, good storage stability in controlled atmosphere conditions.
Availability schedule
october – april
Availability at the moment
november 2018:
03. Golden
Medium-sized apple, with a slightly harsh, yellow-greenish skin. The pulp is white to yellowish, fine, succulent, crispy, sweet and slightly sour. Can be stored in refrigerated storerooms between 160-220 days.
Fruits
medium-sized to large-sized, of elongated conical truncated form, yellowish green passing by the time of maturation in golden yellow.
Pulp
fine and juicy, light yellow.
Taste
sweet, slightly sour.
Harvest time
The optimal harvesting period for Golden apples is end of September – early October.
Other characteristics
One of the world’s most appreciated and cultivated apple varieties.
Availability schedule
september – may
Availability at the moment
november 2018: available
04. Idared
A variety of apples with a rich history and worldwide recognition. The apples are red, of medium to large size, with white pulp and a specific taste. Codru ST managed to keep this variety of apples until June of the year following the harvest year.
Fruits
of medium to large size, globular-flattened and globular-conical form, the color of an intense red-raspberry, sometimes with strips.
Pulp
dense, fine and juisy, white color.
Taste
sour-sweet.
Harvest time
start of september.
Other characteristics
can be preserved 200-220 days in a refrigerated warehouse with controlled atmosphere.
Availability schedule
september – may
Availability at the moment
november 2018: available
05. Jonagored
Apples that have the taste of Jonathan variety, the firmness of Golden and the color due to the oscillating temperatures in Belgium. Apples especially appreciated in the cooler areas of the globe.
Fruits
of large and very large size, spherical conical shape, yellowish-red, sometimes with grooves.
Pulp
fine and crispy, light yellow.
Taste
sweet, slightly sour.
Harvest time
The optimal harvesting period for Jonagored variety is the end of september – early october.
Other characteristics
keeping period of 160-210 days.
Availability schedule
september – february
Availability at the moment
november 2018: available
06. Mutsu
A variety of apples bred in Japan, of large size with cylindrical to conical-globular shape. The pulp is white, yellowish, dense, fine, juicy, crisp and slightly sour.
Fruits
of medium to large size, conical spherical to flat shape, green at harvest time, turning into straw yellow during storage.
Pulp
crisp, fine and juicy, yellowish white color.
Taste
sweet, slightly sour.
Harvest time
October.
Other characteristics
can be stored for up to 180-220 days in a warehouse with controlled atmosphere.
Availability schedule
october – march.
Availability at the moment
november 2018: available
07. Renet Simirenco
A variety of bright-green colored apples, originating in England. Is characterized by a medium size and globular shape, sometimes flattened. The color of the pulp is yellowish green, depending on how long it has been stored after harvesting.
Fruits
medium size, flattened form, green color.
Pulp
crisp, fine and juicy, white-green color.
Taste
sweet.
Harvest time
October.
Other characteristics
can be stored between 140 and over 160 days in a warehouse with controlled atmosphere.
Availability schedule
october – may
Availability at the moment
november 2018: available
08. Champion
Variety of apples, bred in Europe, which is characterized by a shelf life of 4 to 6 months. A very popular variety for fresh consumption due to its crisp and juicy pulp, as well as its attractive appearance.
Fruits
have a spherical shape of medium size, of initial yellowish-green color which, when ripens, turns into a red color in red striated.
Pulp
crispy and very juicy, yellowish-white.
Taste
sweet, slightly sour.
Harvest time
start of September.
Other characteristics
good productivity, good storage stability in controlled atmosphere conditions. Very good transportability.
Availability schedule
september – february.
Availability at the moment
november 2018:
