Late Season Apples

We grow over 20 varieties of apples and pears, available for picking approximately late August through mid October.
Our late season varieties tend to be the firmest, making them the best for winter storage.
We offer 20lb boxes of apples, as availability allows. Call or stop in for details.

Braeburn

Harvest Period:
Mid-Late October

Flavor: Crisp, juicy, tender skin, excellent flavor
Parentage: Lady Hamilton x Granny Smith
Introduced: 1952
Origin: New Zealand
Special Characteristics: One of the best keeping of all the apples
Best Use: Fresh eating, cooking, juicing, drying
Storage: Excellent

Fuji

Harvest Period:
Mid-Late October

Flavor: Crisp, juicy, well-balanced flavor
Parentage: Delicious x Ralls Janet
Introduced: 1962
Origin: Japan
Special Characteristics: One of the most popular modern apples
Best Use: Fresh eating, pies
Storage: Excellent

Granny Smith

Harvest Period:
Late October

Flavor: Very firm, tart and flavorful
Parentage: Rome Beauty x French Crabapple
Introduced: 1860
Origin: Australia
Special Characteristics: A favorite of those who love a tart apple
Best Use: Fresh eating, saucing, juicing, hard cider, pies
Storage: Excellent

Newtown Pippin

Harvest Period:
Early November

Flavor: Full flavored, aromatic, high in vitamin C
Parentage: Unknown
Introduced: 1700’s
Origin: Newtown, Long Island
Special Characteristics: Made famous by Thomas Jefferson
Best Use: Fresh eating, saucing, hard cider, pies
Storage: Excellent

Northern Spy

Harvest Period:
Mid-Late October

Flavor: High quality, somewhat tart, aromatic
Parentage: Unknown
Introduced: 1840’s
Origin: Rochester, New York
Special Characteristics: Introduced by farmer Oliver Chapin
Best Use: Fresh eating, saucing, cider, pies
Storage: Good

Roxbury Russet

Harvest Period:
Mid-Late October

Flavor: Very flavorful, dense flesh
Parentage: Unknown, likely of European heritage
Introduced: 1625
Origin: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Special Characteristics: Distinctive, russeted skin
Best Use: Fresh eating, drying, hard cider, pies
Storage: Very good

Winesap

Harvest Period:
Mid-Late October

Flavor: Moderately tart, firm and juicy, complex flavor
Parentage: Unknown
Introduced: 1800’s
Origin: Eastern United States
Special Characteristics: Can be used in both savory and sweet dishes
Best Use: Fresh eating, baking, saucing, cider, pies
Storage: Very good