OVER 20 VARIETIES OF APPLES

Our orchards are currently closed. Please check back in the fall to see what varieties will be available for U-Pick each weekend.

 

In the meantime, take a look at our "Harvest Calendar" below to see when your favorite of our 20 varieties of apples will be ripe and ready to pick.

HARVEST CALENDAR

 

AUGUST

  • With red and green skin, this apple is noted for a tart flavor and a tender white flesh.

    McIntosh

    Late August

    With red and green skin, this apple is noted for a tart flavor and a tender white flesh.

  • With a thick dark purple skin and crunchy seeds, concord grapes are widely valued for use as table grapes, wine grapes, juice grapes and especially to make jellies and jams.

    Concord Grapes

    Late August

    With a thick dark purple skin and crunchy seeds, concord grapes are widely valued for use as table grapes, wine grapes, juice grapes and especially to make jellies and jams.

  • Raspberries are similar to blackberries but are a little more tart, followed by a nice sweetness.

    Raspberries

    Early August

    Raspberries are similar to blackberries but are a little more tart, followed by a nice sweetness.

  • Juicy blackberries offer a slightly tart, sweet flavor and just a little bit of a ribbed texture.

    Blackberries

    Early August

    Juicy blackberries offer a slightly tart, sweet flavor and just a little bit of a ribbed texture.

  • Flavor is a mild balance of sweet & tart with thick skin, firm flesh and crisp texture. Ideal for fresh eating.

    Redfree

    Early August

    Flavor is a mild balance of sweet & tart with thick skin, firm flesh and crisp texture. Ideal for fresh eating.

  • Notable for its full, bright red coloration, firmness, and sweet taste. Works well when enjoyed fresh, cooked, and especially suitable for creating sauces.

    Gale Gala

    Mid August

    Notable for its full, bright red coloration, firmness, and sweet taste. Works well when enjoyed fresh, cooked, and especially suitable for creating sauces.

  • Crisp & juicy with a pleasant balance of sweet & tart flavor. A member of the Macintosh family, it is a great apple for eating & for applesauce.

    Ruby Mac

    Mid August

    Crisp & juicy with a pleasant balance of sweet & tart flavor. A member of the Macintosh family, it is a great apple for eating & for applesauce.

  • A crisp, sweet and very firm early variety of Fuji. Great for snacking, salads, baking and sauce.

    Daybreak Fuji

    Late August

    A crisp, sweet and very firm early variety of Fuji. Great for snacking, salads, baking and sauce.

  • A firm, crisp and white-fleshed apple with a balanced sweet & tart “honeyed” flavor. Good for eating fresh, salads and baking.

    Golden Delicious

    Late August

    A firm, crisp and white-fleshed apple with a balanced sweet & tart “honeyed” flavor. Good for eating fresh, salads and baking.

  • Known for their juicy, sweet & crisp characteristics, with a refreshing flavor similar to fresh apple cider. Good for snacking, salads, juicing, baking and freezing.

    Honeycrisp

    Late August

    Known for their juicy, sweet & crisp characteristics, with a refreshing flavor similar to fresh apple cider. Good for snacking, salads, juicing, baking and freezing.

SEPTEMBER

  • Firm, coarse, juicy apple with slightly acidic flavor. Good for cooking & for use in desserts.

    Melrose

    Early September

    Firm, coarse, juicy apple with slightly acidic flavor. Good for cooking & for use in desserts.

  • This dark purple berry is praised for its immune-boosting benefits and is often used to make juice, jams, pies and more.

    Elderberries

    Early September

    This dark purple berry is praised for its immune-boosting benefits and is often used to make juice, jams, pies and more.

  • Lively flavor and a juicy, smooth texture has made the Stayman a long time favorite red apple. Great when eaten fresh or when cooked.

    Stayman

    Mid September

    Lively flavor and a juicy, smooth texture has made the Stayman a long time favorite red apple. Great when eaten fresh or when cooked.

  • Often a favorite among children, the Spartan is a small sweet apple with a satisfying sugar rush! It is great for eating, as well as juicing.

    Spartan

    Mid September

    Often a favorite among children, the Spartan is a small sweet apple with a satisfying sugar rush! It is great for eating, as well as juicing.

  • A lovely sweet apple with a honeyed flavor. It is both pleasant as a dessert apple and versatile in the kitchen.

    Mutsu

    Mid September

    A lovely sweet apple with a honeyed flavor. It is both pleasant as a dessert apple and versatile in the kitchen.

  • A crisp, juicy, flavorful & tart apple with a green & red-striped skin. Famous for sauce & baking, as well as eating fresh.

    Red Gravenstein

    Mid September

    A crisp, juicy, flavorful & tart apple with a green & red-striped skin. Famous for sauce & baking, as well as eating fresh.

  • A russet-resistant selection of the Golden Delicious apple. Fruit is firm, sweet, juicy and large is size. Good for eating & cooking.

    Gibson Golden

    Mid September

    A russet-resistant selection of the Golden Delicious apple. Fruit is firm, sweet, juicy and large is size. Good for eating & cooking.

  • Recognized for its deep red skin and mildly sweet flavor, the Red Delicious Apple is good for eating fresh and in salads.

    Red Delicious

    Mid September

    Recognized for its deep red skin and mildly sweet flavor, the Red Delicious Apple is good for eating fresh and in salads.

  • A perfect balance of sweet & tart, you can enjoy hints of both honey and citrus flavor in the Red Cameo Apple. This is a diverse apple that can be used in any application.

    Red Cameo

    Late September

    A perfect balance of sweet & tart, you can enjoy hints of both honey and citrus flavor in the Red Cameo Apple. This is a diverse apple that can be used in any application.

  • With red-striped skin tinged with yellow and a firm and juicy flesh, this apple has a lively flavor and is a pleasant dessert apple. Great for fresh eating, cooking, baking and excellent for apple cider.

    Smokehouse

    Late September

    With red-striped skin tinged with yellow and a firm and juicy flesh, this apple has a lively flavor and is a pleasant dessert apple. Great for fresh eating, cooking, baking and excellent for apple cider.

OCTOBER

  • Rome

    Rome

    Early October

    A large, round, red apple used primarily for cooking.

  • Pumpkins

    Pumpkins

    Early October

    Pumpkin is a more savory squash, but it's commonly, sweetened and wonderful desserts and pies.

  • Granny Smith

    Granny Smith

    Early October

    An irresistible classic featuring a crisp bite and sweet-tart flavor. Perfect for eating fresh, baking and making cider.

  • Winecrisp

    Winecrisp

    Early October

    A deep-red fruit that is sweet, juicy and firm making it a perfect dessert apple. Also great for baking.

  • Aztec Fuji

    Aztec Fuji

    Early October

    A crisp, juicy apple with a predominantly sweet and refreshing taste. Great for eating fresh.

  • Enterprise

    Enterprise

    Mid October

    Firm and crisp, with a spicy aroma and mild tartness. Good for eating fresh, and great for baking, where its tart flavor can be showcased.

  • GoldRush

    GoldRush

    Mid October

    Has a tart, tangy flavor that sweetens with age. Excellent fresh or in pies and crisps.

  • Pink Lady

    Pink Lady

    Late October

    An initial taste of tart, followed by just the right amount of sweet. The Pink Lady's unique flavor makes it a great dessert apple. Good for eating fresh or baking.

  • Arkansas Black

    Arkansas Black

    Late October

    A Firm and crisp apple with a flavor that improves after 30 days in the refrigerator. Great for baking, apple butter, making cider and juicing.