Empire
Jonagold
Golden Delicious
Below are the apples and pears we harvest and sell in our store and their approximate availability. Please call the store to be certain we have the variety you like or follow us on Facebook for the latest information.
Pick-your-own is available for our Harvest Members.
| Apple Variety | Description | Approximate Ripening Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gala | Sweet, crisp. Good for snacking and salads | Sept. 8 |
| McIntosh | Slightly tart. Good for snacking and sauce. | Sept. 10 |
| Cortland | Slightly tart. Good for snacking, salads, sauce, and baking. | Sept. 17 |
| Macoun | Sweet/tart. Good for snacking, sauce, and baking. | Sept. 24 |
| Empire | Sweet/tart, crisp. Good for snacking, salads, and sauce. | Sept. 24 |
| Jonagold | Sweet, crisp. Good for snacking, sauce, and baking. | Sept. 24 |
| Ida Red | Slightly tart, crisp. Good for snacking, baking, and sauce. Stores well. | Oct. 1 |
| Northern Spy | Tart, crisp. Good for snacking and baking. | Oct. 1 |
| Yellow Delicious | Sweet, crisp. Good for snacking, salads, baking, and sauce. | Oct. 8 |
| Mutsu (Crispin) | Sweet/tart. Good for snacking and baking. Stores well. | Oct. 8 |
| Melrose | Sweet/tart. Good for snacking, baking, and sauce. Stores well. | Oct. 8 |
| Pear Variety | Description | Approximate Ripening Date |
| Bartlett | Very sweet and juicy. Excellent for eating and canning. | Labor Day |
| Bosc | Flavorful pear. Sweet, firm. Great for eating, baking, and cooking. | Sept. 24 |
| d'Anjou | Sweet pear for eating. | Oct. 1 |
Pears are picked mature, but not ripe. They do not ripen well on the tree. When you purchase your pears, you will need to allow them to ripen before eating. Bartlett pears will turn yellow when ready. Bosc and d'Anjou will need to be checked by gently pressing at the base of the stem. If they give slightly, they are ripe and ready to be eaten. You can help your pears to ripen by placing them in a brown paper bag and leaving them sit at room temperature.