Akane is a very attractive, medium-sized apple that ripens in early September. It has white flesh, and when ripe, it is one of the most aromatic apples available. It has nearly 100% red color that develops early. Consequently, it is frequently harvested prematurely, before the volatiles and taste components can fully develop. The flavor is mild. It is one of the best pie apples available. When cooked, slices remain intact and unlike many apples, the flavor components of the apple can be detected in the cooked product. Akane displays little preharvest drop, and fruit can be harvested over a 2-week period. It can be stored for 2 to 3 months.

Arlet (Swiss Gourmet) is a red, slightly tart, medium-sized apple that ripens slightly later than Gala. The quality is good. The skin becomes greasy if harvest is delayed. Use of a preharvest-drop-control compound is appropriate, since Arlet is prone to extensive preharvest drop before fruit become fully red. Fruit have a tendency to develop russet, especially at the calyx end on as much as 25% of the surface. Red color can mask much of the russet if fruit remain on the tree long enough to develop good red color. It stores quite well if it is harvested at the appropriate time.