Amazing organic apples
Living in Washington state means access to a delicious diversity of apple varieties. We regularly carry eight different organic apple options at PCC, from the perfectly tart Pink Lady to the crisp, crunchy Cameo to sweet Fuji.
Explore this chart to learn how to pick your perfect apple. Learn why certain apples work better for baking than others in this video. Then get cracking in the kitchen with our treasure trove of fun, wholesome apple recipes.
Meet our growers
George and Apple Otte
After purchasing their orchard in 1997, George and Apple Otte didn't take long to begin converting their 18 acres into certified organic production, known as River Valley Organics.
"You can walk into an organic orchard and see living things," says George. "In a non-organic orchard, it's a sterile environment and you don't see any signs of life."
The Ottes use predator insects to help control pests, which is labor intensive and requires various techniques. They also stay committed to a sustainable operation by doing their best to ensure no fruit goes to waste. Read more »
From great relationships, great quality
PCC maintains close relationships with local and regional farmers to provide the best-tasting, freshest produce possible. More than 93 percent of produce sold by PCC is certified organic fruits and vegetables, grown without artificial pesticides or fertilizers. When organic varieties are not available or out of season, we offer high quality, non-organic produce. Learn more about the benefits of organics »