Things You Should Know About the Dates Below

• These dates are just estimates based off our historical data as to when each variety will be at peak ripeness.  

• The weather can make apples ripen earlier or later.

• All apples bloom within a week or so of each other, but the time to reach full maturity can be a couple months different between some varieties.

• Not every apple on a tree is ready at once. It could take over a month from when the 1st apple is ripe and ready to pick and the last apple is ready on a single tree.

• When apples become really ripe they will fall off the tree on their own, so that is why you will find no Honey Crisps still on our trees in October.

• If there is a particular type of apple you would like to pick yourself please use the dates suggested, sign up for our email updates, and call before you come.

 

Late August

• Ginger Gold - Sweet, mildly tart. Exceptional for eating, salads, and kids.

• Tydeman - Extra sweet flavor, hint of spice. Similar to McIntosh, good for pies.

• Paula Red - Tart, juicy. Excellent for eating and sauce.

• McIntosh - Sweet, juicy, tart tang. A classic eating apple and excellent for sauce.

• Jonamac Sweet, tart. Good for fresh eating.

 

Early September

• Gala - Sweet, juicy. Great snack for kids.

• Honeycrisp - Sweet, crisp. Superb for eating, salads, and pies.

• Cortland - Sweet, hint of tartness. Good for salads, stays white longer.

 

Late September

• Jonagold - Honey sweet, hint of tartness, very juicy. Excellent for eating, salads, sauce, & baking.

• Empire - Tasty, sweet, tart. Superb for eating and baking. Susan’s favorite!

• Macoun - Extra sweet, mild, tart taste. Great for pies and baked apples.

• SnapDragon - Crisp, spicy, sweet, juicy. Newest blend of Honeycrisp. Favorite of our 6th generation farmers. Best for eating.

 

Early October

• Golden Delicious - Mildly sweet, juicy. Best for eating, salads and sauce.

• Crimson Crisp - Tart, crisp, slightly spicy. Stores well. Good for eating salads, and sandwiches.

• Red Delicious - Sweet, juicy, crisp. Excellent for eating, salads, and taking on the go.

• Rome - Mildly tart. Perfect for sauce and baking.

• RubyFrost - Crisp, sweet, tart. Like Empire and Granny Smith. Great for salads, pies or paired with red wine.

• Idared - Sweet, tart, crisp. Great for pies.

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Late October

• Fuji - Sweet, juicy, extremely crisp. Excellent for fresh eating and cheese plates.

• Lady Apples - Tender, sweet, hint of tart. Best for caramelizing and roasting. Kids love this unique tiny apple.

• Crispin(Mutsu) - Sweet, very juicy, super crisp. A fine choice for eating and baking.

• Cameo - Tart, sweet, crispy. Excellent for salads, pies, sauces and baking

• Granny Smith - Firm, bright, strong tartness. A favorite for fresh eating and baking.

• Pink Lady - Very firm, tart, effervescent finish. Similar to Honeycrisp. Best for snacking, baking, and juicing.

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