Ulster County Apple Picking

		We specialize in Educational School Tours For more information call: 845-883-7825 or E-Mail: susan@hurdsfamilyfarm.com Fax: 845-883-6300
Site update: Friday April 4, 2008

2187 Route 32
Modena, NY 12548
(5 Miles South
of New Paltz)

You can find your favorite apple varieties
and taste some new ones here at

Open Daily 10 AM - 5 PM
September - October

Come join the fun ….Experience fresh air and exercise while enjoying breathtaking views and beautiful apple orchards at Hurds Family Farm, open during the months of September and October daily from 10-5, and located in the Hudson Valley of New York. Plant the Memories and Harvest the Fun at this family friendly destination. There are plenty of trees at just the right height for harvesting. Check our website for the harvest calendar to locate the approximate date for your favorite apple variety.
The farm offers fresh pressed cider, cider donuts and apple baked goods on the weekends as well exciting attractions each weekend for kids of all ages. The barrel cow train, critter corner, and “apple chuckin” are popular, as well as the activities inside the Giant Kids Corral .

The Hurd family looks forward to welcoming you and thank you for helping to preserve farmland and open space. 845 883 7825. www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com

Fall Harvest Calendar
"Quality Apples Fresh From Our Orchard"
Gala ...............................................................................................	9/1
Ginger Gold ..................................................................................	9/1
Jonamac ........................................................................................	9/1
MacIntosh ....................................................................................	9/1
Cortland ........................................................................................	9/10
Macoun .........................................................................................	9/20
Empire ...........................................................................................	9/25
Red Delicious ...............................................................................	9/25
Jonagold ........................................................................................	9/25
Golden Delicious ..........................................................................	9/25
Ida Red .........................................................................................	10/5
Rome .............................................................................................	10/10
Braeburn .......................................................................................	10/25
Granny Smith ................................................................................	10/25
Also Available: Cider, Squash, Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, and Honey.

Cortland

What's It Like? Sweet with a hint of tartness
Juicy
Tender, snow white flesh

Imagine a fragrant fresh fruit cup with beautiful snow white apples. You can bet it was made with Cortland, the very best Apple Country® salad apple.
Excellent - for eating, salads, sauce, pies and baking
Good - for freezing
Special Hint - Cortland apples are wonderful for kabobs, fruit plates and garnishes because they don't turn brown quickly when cut.
Available September - October

Empire

What's It Like?
A wonderful blend
of sweet and tart
Juicy
Very crisp, creamy white flesh

With the popular Red Delicious and McIntosh for parents, Empire apples were destined to be a hit. It's a sweet-tart combination that's great for everything.
Excellent - for eating and salads
Good - for sauce, baking, pies and freezing
Special Hint - Small Empires are great for school lunches. Kids love Empire's sweet-tart taste and super crunchy texture.
Available September - October

Fuji

What's It Like?
Very sweet
Very juicy
Very crisp, cream colored flesh

Wow! What a great snacking apple! This Japanese apple has American parents, Red Delicious and Ralls Janet, an antique apple that goes back to Thomas Jefferson in 1793. We're glad this popular Japanese apple is grown in New York now!
Excellent - for eating and salads
Good - for sauce
Special Hint - Fuji applesauce needs little or no sugar
Available late October

Gala

What's It Like?
Mild sweet flavor Juicy
Crisp, creamy yellow flesh

Another apple made for kids is the Gala, a new variety developed in New Zealand. It's got the mild flavor that "picky eaters" prefer and a striking bright yellow-red color that attracts the eye.
Excellent - for eating and salads
Special Hint - Galas often grow small. Their size, mellow flavor and thin skin make them a perfect choice for kids.
Available September

Ginger Gold

What's It Like?
Sweet but mildly tart
Fine textured, crisp cream
colored flesh

Can't wait for your favorite apples in the early fall? The early ripening Ginger Gold will satisfy your need for a great snacking apple. Check them out early in the season when this special new variety is readily available.
Excellent - for eating and salads
Special Hint - Ginger Gold is very slow to turn brown so it's an excellent choice for any fresh cut apple use.

Available September