Varieties Now Available
This list is always subject to change. Please call ahead to check if you're counting on a specific variety.
In Store |
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| *finished for the 2009 season* |
Pick Your Own |
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| *finished for the 2009 season* |
Apple Prices
Honeycrisp priced higher. All prices subject to change.
In store |
U-pick apples |
Approx. cost/pound |
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| ¼ peck (3lbs.) $4.95 | min. of 1 peck | $1.65/lb. |
| ½ peck (6lbs.) $7.50 | min. of 1 peck | $1.25/lb. |
| 1 peck (12lbs.) $11.95 | 1 peck $11.95 | $1.00/lb. |
| ½ Bushel (24lbs.) $18.95 | ½ bushel $18.95 | $0.79/lb. |
| 1 Bushel (48lbs.) $29.95 | 1 bushel $29.95 | $0.62/lb. |
Please note: Apples are not included in the price of admission. To pick apples in the West Orchard on weekends you will need a Farmyard Pass. (This is for Saturdays and Sundays only.) This is because of its location relative to the rest of our farm. You are more than welcome to pick in the West Orchard during the week without a Farmyard Pass. For the Front Orchard (the one that surrounds the entrance) there is no admission charge to pick your own. Just remember that--unlike during our school tours--any apples you pick are not included in the purchase of a Farmyard Pass. If you are coming out to pick apples, the first stop is to come to the Country Store to pick out the size of bag you want and pay for it. Then head out to pick apples.
Center Grove Orchard Apple Varieties
Apple |
Description |
Best for |
Dates (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Bella | Tart, juicy | Baking | July 25 |
| Paula Red | Tart, juicy, crisp white flesh, soften soon | Eating, applesauce (needs little or no sugar) | Aug. 10 |
| Red Wealthy | Crisp, juicy, hint of strawberry, white flesh | All-purpose apple, pies | Aug. 10 |
| Zestar! | Sweet-tart, light & crisp with a hint of brown sugar flavor | Eating, cooking | Aug. 20 |
| Red Free | Tart | Baking | Aug. 25 |
| Wolf River | Mildly tart | Baking, sauce, drying | Aug. 25 |
| Akane | Sweet-tart, juicy, white crisp flesh | Eating, salads, baking | Aug. 29 |
| Cortland | Tart with hint of sweet and tangy | Salads, kabobs, garnishes (cut fruit is slow to brown) | Sept. 1 |
| Gala | Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet | Eating, salads | Sept. 1 |
| McIntosh | Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet | Eating, cooking (if using in pies, add more thickener) | Sept. 1 |
| Golden Supreme | Unique sweet, very firm with a hint of raspberry flavor | Eating, salads | Sept. 5 |
| Honeycrisp | Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavor | Eating, salads, sauce making | Sept. 5 |
| Early Jonathan | Mildly tart | Eating, sauces, pies, salads, baking | Sept. 16 |
| Empire | Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh | Snacks, baking, cooking | Sept. 20 |
| Honeygold | Sweet, soft, can bruise easily | Eating, salads | Sept. 20 |
| Jonathan | Firm, spicy, sweet with a crisp snap – All-around good apple | Sauces, snacks, salads, pies, applesauce | Sept. 20 |
| Snow Sweet | Sweet taste, with a slight tart balance, slow to brown when cut | Snacks, salads | Sept. 25 |
| Golden Delicious | Crisp, mild, sweet | Any use (when making pies, reduce the total sugar) | Oct. 1 |
| Red Delicious | Sweet, juicy | Eating, salads, not particularly suitable for cooking or baking | Oct. 1 |
| Ida Red | Firm, tangy, similar to Paula Red | Eating, applesauce, baking where it holds its shape | Oct. 5 |
| Jonagold | Crisp, juicy, sweet | Pies, baked desserts, sauces | Oct. 5 |
| Lysgolden | Crisp, mild, sweet | Eating, salads | Oct. 5 |
| Mutsu | Sweet-tart, distinct flavor | Eating, pies, salads | Oct. 10 |
| Red Rome | Mildly tart | Sauces, pies, cooking | Oct. 10 |
| RJ Gold | Sweet, large eating apple, similar to Golden Supreme | Snacks, salads | Oct. 15 |
| Chieftain | Sweet | Eating, sauce, pies, salads, baking | Oct. 20 |
| Braeburn | Sweet yet tart | Eating, salads, sauce making | Oct. 25 |
| Fuji | Mild sweet, juicy, firm | All uses, especially snacks | Oct. 25 |
| Granny Smith | Crisp, very tart | All uses, especially cakes, pies, applesauce | Nov. 1 |
*Coming in Future Years! New varieties planted in North Orchard:
Sweet Sixteen, Suncrisp
