OVER 20 VARIETIES OF APPLES
Our orchards are currently closed. Please check back in mid-July 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 peaches, berries and over 20 varieties of apples will be ripe and ready to pick.
HARVEST CALENDAR
AUGUST
McIntosh
Late August
With red and green skin, this apple is noted for a tart flavor and a tender white flesh.
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
Early August
Raspberries are similar to blackberries but are a little more tart, followed by a nice sweetness.
Blackberries
Early August
Juicy blackberries offer a slightly tart, sweet flavor and just a little bit of a ribbed texture.
Redfree
Early August
Flavor is a mild balance of sweet & tart with thick skin, firm flesh and crisp texture. Ideal for fresh eating.
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.
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.
Daybreak Fuji
Late August
A crisp, sweet and very firm early variety of Fuji. Great for snacking, salads, baking and sauce.
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.
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
Melrose
Early September
Firm, coarse, juicy apple with slightly acidic flavor. Good for cooking & for use in desserts.
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.
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.
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.
Mutsu
Mid September
A lovely sweet apple with a honeyed flavor. It is both pleasant as a dessert apple and versatile in the kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Early October
A large, round, red apple used primarily for cooking.
Pumpkins
Early October
Pumpkin is a more savory squash, but it's commonly, sweetened and wonderful desserts and pies.
Granny Smith
Early October
An irresistible classic featuring a crisp bite and sweet-tart flavor. Perfect for eating fresh, baking and making cider.
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
Early October
A crisp, juicy apple with a predominantly sweet and refreshing taste. Great for eating fresh.
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
Mid October
Has a tart, tangy flavor that sweetens with age. Excellent fresh or in pies and crisps.
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
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.