Apples and pears are our bread and butter. Of our 200 acres of land, the majority are apple and pear trees. We planted our first apple tree back in the early 1900s and have been adding varieties ever since.
Availability & Start Dates
Apples
Apple season starts in mid July and extends through November. Our apple picking season starts Labor Day weekend (early September).
| Variety | Approx. Start Date |
|---|---|
| Early McIntosh | July 15 |
| Tydeman | July 20 |
| Ginger Gold | August 20 |
| McIntosh | September 1 |
| Honey Crisp | September 1 |
| Gala | September 5 |
| Gold rush | September 10 |
| Empire | September 15 |
| Cortland | September 15 |
| Macoun | September 20 |
| Early Fuji | September 20 |
| Northern Spy | September 25 |
| Golden/Red Delicious | October 1 |
| Golden Russett | October 1 |
| Mutsu/Crispin | October 1 |
| Ida Red | October 1 |
| Winesap | October 10 |
| Late Fuju | October 20 |
| Braeburn | November 1 |
| Granny Smith | November 1 |
| Pink Lady | November 10 |
Pears
The first round of pears are picked in late August and extends through September.
| Variety | Approx. Start Date |
|---|---|
| Bartlett Pears | August 25 |
| Seckle Pears | September 1 |
| Bosc Pears | September 15 |