Fruit grower Montague Farms has announced the beginning of the 2026 yello apple season, as the orchard-fresh, handpicked harvest returns to shelves this month.

Grown with care exclusively across Victoria’s premium fruit regions – including the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Drouin and West Gippsland – this year’s harvest is expected to exceed 407,000 kilograms, a testament to growing demand for this variety, both domestically and internationally.

yello is a premium apple with roots tracing back to 1993. A Japanese variety, yello naturally developed as a result of the crossing of the timeless Golden Delicious and the sweet Senshu at Nagano Research Centre. Designed to combine the best of both parent fruits, yello offers a light and sweet but complex flavour that is reminiscent of cooked apples and summer blossoms.

As Montague Farms’ juiciest apple, yello stands out not only for its vibrant colour, but for its culinary versatility. Its natural sweetness subtly enhances both sweet and savoury dishes, making it a favourite amongst professional chefs and home cooks alike.

Cookbook author and TV personality, Alice Zaslavsky, showcases the apple’s versatility in her yello Sharlotka apple cake, dubbing it the perfect baking apple for holding its shape, while releasing a beautiful floral aroma.

yello apples are available at select retailers including Costco and independent greengrocers nationwide from May through October.