Picking Windfalls Only Today
Eden Apples Available on Saturday, October 3rd
Pre-Picked Honeycrisp, Empire, Cortland, McIntosh
and Spartan Available
PLEASE check back to this section prior to your visit as variety opening dates can vary according to weather.
SUNRISE
End of August to Mid-September
SOLD OUT
Cream to pale yellow flesh that is firm, juicy and medium-grained, Sunrise apples are crisp and tart.
SILKEN
End of August to Mid-September
SOLD OUT
Noted for its unique white gold porcelain colour and for its outstanding texture and flavour.
LOBO
Early to Mid-September
SOLD OUT
Large and crisp; tart at first, sweetens in storage. Great for pies. It also is a great tasting apple when picked at the right time.
McINTOSH
Mid-September to Mid-October
PRE-PICKED ONLY
Originated in 1800 as a chance seedling by John McIntosh of Dundela, Ontario. Excellent for eating fresh, baking pies and sauces. Best all-purpose apple.
HONEYCRISP
Late September
PRE-PICKED ONLY
Distinctive crisp texture, aromatic, juicy and a slightly acidic and sweet taste. Flesh is cream coloured. Best eaten fresh. Stores very well.
SPARTAN
Late September to Early October
PRE-PICKED ONLY
Cross between the McIntosh and Newtown; originated in British Columbia. Medium size, red variety. Good fresh from hand; makes pie filling, too.
CORTLAND
Late September to Early October
PRE-PICKED ONLY
Mild, sweet taste and crisp texture. Excellent for salads and fruit plates; resists browning. Good for pies and sauces.
EDEN
Late September to Early October
AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
Juicy, firm, crisp and resistant to bruising and stores well. Resists browning after cutting, making it good for salads, and desserts.
EMPIRE
Late September to Mid-October
PRE-PICKED ONLY
Cross between the McIntosh and Red Delicious. Slightly tart; juicy, firm and crisp. Ideal for snacks; makes great applesauce.
AMBROSIA
Early October to Mid-October
COMING SOON
A cross between Red and Golden Delicious. Cream coloured flesh, sweet, crisp and juicy with a distinctive honeyed aroma. Hold their shape in pies.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
Early October to Mid-October
COMING SOON
Excellent for eating fresh and one of the best baking apples for pies, apple sauce or apple butter.
WINDFALLS
Mid to Late-October
AVAILABLE NOW
Windfall simply refers to apples that have dropped from the trees, and includes all varieties. Windfalls are a discounted, end of season offer.
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