What is the white stuff on organic apples?
If you’re eating one of our Chelan Ranch organic apples, you might ask, “What is the white stuff on organic apples?” As naked as we’d like our organic fruit to be, even our apples need sun protection. So, we apply kaolin clay to protect the apples while they grow on the tree.
Continue reading →🍏🍎 Exciting News: SweeTango Apples at Chelan Ranch Organics! 🍎🍏
Are you ready for a crisp, juicy, and delightful apple experience? Look no further! SweeTango apples are at Chelan Ranch Organics. We’re thrilled to announce that our long-awaited SweeTango apples are ripe and available online and at our Farm Stand and U-pick farm. Prepare to savor the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess in every bite.
Continue reading →Chelan Ranch Open House Recap
The Chelan Ranch Open House was a lovely and memorable event that left a lasting impression. The experience featured Upick blueberries, delectable ice cream with various fruit toppings, engaging lawn games, a live musical performance by Mac Potts, and delightful gifts. This event seamlessly combined the beauty of nature with a celebration of good food, entertainment, and community.
Continue reading →Open House at Chelan Ranch Organics
We’re busy preparing for our on-the-ranch celebration Saturday morning this week. Our team is working hard to make the event an exceptional agrarian experience with fresh farm flavors. Bring the whole family for a morning of laughter and connection! We have so much to share with visitors about what’s going on at the ranch!
Continue reading →The ‘blue’ in blueberries can help lower blood pressure
Anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid, are water-soluble pigments responsible for the vibrant blue colors of blueberries. These compounds have been the subject of scientific research due to their potential health benefits, including their role in blood pressure regulation. While the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, there are several ways anthocyanins, the blue in blueberries, can help lower blood pressure:
Continue reading →How to U-pick Blueberries at Chelan Ranch
Blueberry U-pick at Chelan Ranch is happening. Harvesting our blueberries is an enjoyable family experience because of the “big” factor! We grow organic blueberries big, so picking is fun and easy. The bushes are big, so plenty of berries are everywhere for all ages. And the view, while you pick, is big, so you can enjoy an expansive vista of the lake and mountains while you pick. Follow these three steps for a successful harvest:
Continue reading →Blueberries: 6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know
Blueberries, six things you probably didn’t know. Besides their sweet, slightly tangy flavor, blue color, and summertime abundance, there are six new reasons to love them – brain boosting, heart healthy, reduced inflammation, support gut health, versatile ingredient, and not a true berry. When we describe the fruit we grow at Chelan Ranch, blueberries cause the most excitement.
Continue reading →Why do some cherries have no cherry flavor?
Some cherries have no flavor based on conventional farming practices, specific cherry variety, ripeness, regional climate, storage, and transportation methods.
Continue reading →Apeel On Organic Fruit
Apeel is not on our organic fruit! What the heck is Apeel? Since we grow and sell organic fruit, this is an important question. And it’s a question in many conversations lately, so let’s dive in!
Continue reading →What are the best fruits to lower blood pressure?
The American Heart Association recommends four servings a day of fruit and five servings a day of vegetables. Unsurprisingly, several fruits have potential benefits in supporting healthy blood pressure levels. The best fruit to lower blood pressure are berries, apples, cherries, citrus fruits, bananas, watermelon, kiwi, and pomegranate.
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