GROWING REGIONS
Washington has five main growing regions that follow the cool, rushing waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries.
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Okanogan
This is the northernmost growing region in Washington, with shorter growing days and cooler temperatures that produce excellent fruit.
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Lake Chelan
Home to one of the deepest lakes in the world, the Chelan region has a unique temperate microclimate that produces truly exquisite apples.
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Wenatchee Valley
The true heart of Washington apple country. Waterfront orchards along the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers produce apples of every flavor and color.
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Columbia Basin
Ancient lava flows across this broad region left behind rich volcanic soil that helps our growers produce large, delicious apples.
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Yakima Valley
Surrounded by gently rolling mountains, the wide Yakima Valley uses irrigation to create an apple grower’s oasis. This is our largest growing region.
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