YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — This year’s Washington apple crop is one of the largest in history.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association estimates the crop at 138 million 40-pound boxes.

That figure is well above the 117 million boxes harvested a year ago. The biggest year ever was 2014 with 142 million boxes.

The association says the harvest is nearly complete statewide.

Gala was the top variety, making up 23.5% of the overall crop. Red Delicious was No. 2 at about 20%.

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