Fuji is another apple variety developed by growers in Japan in the late 1930s. Fuji Apples wers brought to market in 1962. Fuji It is a cross between two American apple varieties, the Red Delicious and old Virginia Ralls Genet apples.

Fuji apples are typically large or very large and round, on average the size of a base ball. Fuji apple have a dense flesh that is sweeter and crispier than many other apple varieties, making them popular with consumers around the world. Fuji apples also have a very long shelf life compared to other apples, even without refrigeration.

Outside of Japan, the popularity of Fuji apples continues to grow. Fuji apples account for 80% of Chinas tonnage grown annually. Since their introduction into the US Market, Fuji apples have continued to gain popularity with American consumer.

Fuji apples are now grown in apple-growing states such as Washington New York and California States as demand increases in both the domestic and foreign markets Fuji apples export. Washington, the home of the Red Delicious and grower of half of America's apples, produces Fuji apples each year, with only Red Delicious and Golden Delicious outweighing Fuji.

Fuji Apples are harvested in October and can be purchased October to August.