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Types of Apples

VarietyFlavorApprox.
Harvest
PiesSauceBakingFreezing/
Canning
Hints
PaulaRedTartMid AUGGreatGreatChunkyGoodFirst crunchy apple of Summer
MolliesSweetMid AUGFairFairFairFairEarly Red Delicious Crunchy eating apple
ElstarTartMid AUGGreatGreatChunkyGoodIf you life tart, you'll love this one!!!
GalaSweetLate AUGGreatGoodSmoothGoodMostly an eating apple. Very crunchy & very sweet!
Golden SupremeRichLate AUGGreatGreatChunkyGreatEarly Golden Delicious
McIntoshSpicyEarly SEPGreatGreatSaucyFair"Apple Crisp" apple, always cooks to sauce.
CortlandMildEarly-Mid SEPWonderfulGreatChunkyWonderfulMeat of apple is white, and holds shape when cooked.
EmpireSpicyMid SEPGreatGreatChunkyGreatCross between Red Delicious & McIntosh. Gets sweeter as ripens.
JonathanTartMid SEPMarvelousGreatChunkyGreatOld time favorite. Contest winning pie apple.
ShamrockSweetMid SEPFairFairFairFairMostly for eating. Sweet and crunchy.
MacounMildMid SEPGoodGreatSofterGoodMcIntosh type dessert apple.
SpartanSpicyLate SEPGreatGreatSmoothGoodA firmer, redder, crisper, McIntosh.
Red DeliciousSweetLate SEPGoodFairFairPoorGreat Keeper. If you haven't tried one lately, you might be surprised at how great they taste.
Honey CrispHoney!!Late SEPGoodGoodGoodFairHoney Gold and Macoun cross, juicy, & tastes like honey!
Golden DeliciousRichLate SEPGreatGreatChunkyGreatMakes yellow sauce, can add less sugar when using this sweet variety. Holds its shape.
MelroseTartEarly OCTWonderfulGreatChunkyGreatThe "Ohio Apple" Cross between Jonathan and Red Delicious.
JonaGoldTart/SweetMid OCTWonderfulGreatChunkyWonderfulA favorite here. Cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious.
MutsuSweetLate OCTAmazingGreatSmoothGoodGreat Keeper. Crunchy Cross between Golden & Indo.
IdaRedTartLate OCTGreatGreatGreatGoodCross between Jonathan and Wagner
WinesapSpicyLate OCTWonderfulGreatChunkyWonderfulOld Time Favorite
FujiSweetLate OCTGreatGoodGoodGoodGreat Keeper

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Cider is on sale! Buy one gallon of cider and get Cider is on sale! Buy one gallon of cider and get the second gallon half off! 

Did you know that cider can be put in your freezer to enjoy all year long? Now is the time to stock up! When you freeze it, please take out a glass so the jug has some room to expand. 

Our Apple sale also continues! Buy one peck and get the second half off! 

We hope to see you!
The market is open today 9-5 with made to order gi The market is open today 9-5 with made to order gift baskets for your holiday needs.  Still have lots of apples and cider too!
Today is Monday. Market open 9-5:30. Our preserv Today is Monday.  Market open 9-5:30.  Our preserves make tasty Christmas gifts!
Black Friday is at the farm with our half bushel s Black Friday is at the farm with our half bushel sale! But 1 peck of apples and get the second half off or buy 3 pecks of apples and get the 4th free! 

We also have our fresh made cider and free hot cider samples for all visitors! 

Our new winter hours are:
Monday-Tuesday: 9-5:30
Wednesday- Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: 10-5
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Our half bushel sale is still going! Buy one peck Our half bushel sale is still going! Buy one peck get the second half off or buy three pecks and get one free! 

Thanksgiving is this week and we have been joyfully getting ready for the day. Have you gotten your apples for your pies, apple cider, squash, jams, butters, goat cheese, pie pumpkins and more? We’ve got you covered! And when you stop in, we have a free glass of our hot spiced cider to warm you up. 

We hope to see you!
Cooking for thanksgiving this year? Don’t forget Cooking for thanksgiving this year? Don’t forget to stock up on all our delicious local foods! Along with all our apples, we have local potatoes, our own squash, salsas, mustards, cheeses and so much more for your dinner table! 

Our half bushel sale continues! When you buy a peck of apples you get the second half off (does not include EverCrisp). 

Our hours are Monday-Wednesday 9-6, Thursday -Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-5. 

We hope to see you!
A new half bushel sale is going on now! Buy a peck A new half bushel sale is going on now! Buy a peck of apples and get the second half off! (Does not include EverCrisp). 

We are open 10-5 on this sunny day. 

Stop in and get a free sample of our hot cider to warm you up from head to toe!
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