Has anyone else experienced ripening times that are completely incongruent with the literature? This is strange because I live in a heat deprived Nor. Cal. coastal climate.

The following apples have ripened for me in early September despite much of the literature labeling them as late:

- Lamb Abbey Pearmain

- Orleans Reinette - currently mellowing in storage, awesome with cheese.

- Gala - almost over (probably normal)

- King David - delicious, an amazing apple

- White Winter pearmain (20% of crop ripe so far)

- Winter banana (20% of crop ripe so far)

- Sierra beauty, late August ripening.

the following seem consistent with the literature:

- Allington pippin, almost ready

- fameuse

plus a plethora of other apples that seem to behave normally.

Also, I have gravensteins in our basement, and contrary to the literature, they are keeping very well, they've been in there since late July, and they are delicious, crisp and juicy, and very fragrant. They've steadily increased in quality in storage.

I should add that I live in a very weird climate, Summer highs range from 65F to 85F, Summer lows are typically 45-55F, Winters highs range from 45-55F, lows from 32F to 45F. Given the lack of heat, my apples are typically several weeks behind inland locations. I suspect the good storage properties of the Gravs comes from the fact that it's so cool in the Summer when they are harvested.

Anyone else experience odd ripening times?