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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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We are open 9-5 with our Red Haven peaches, nectar We are open 9-5 with our Red Haven peaches, nectarines, local veggies and pick your own sunflowers! #monroesorchard
We are hiring friendly people for seasonal help an We are hiring friendly people for seasonal help and looking for apple pickers, sorters and market help! Seasonal job commitment will run through October. If interested, please stop in and fill out an application today!  Requirements include: Must be 18 years or older, must have flexible schedule- including weekends, apple pickers must be able to climb ladders, must be friendly, courteous and have great customer service.
Our sunflower field is open for picking! We are op Our sunflower field is open for picking! We are open 9-5 today with Red Haven peaches, nectarines, local veggies and much more!
Made a trip to the peach orchard yesterday because Made a trip to the peach orchard yesterday because Lachlan was missing his mom, so he helped Angela harvest. We are open 9-6 today, with Red Havens, local sweet corn, veggies, watermelon, Honey Rocks and more!
The first of our sunflowers are ready to pick! We The first of our sunflowers are ready to pick! We are just in the beginning of our sunflower season so they will become more plentiful as the season goes. Please bring your own scissors to cut. Feel free to call us with any questions! Market is open 9-6 with Red Haven peaches, nectarines, local veggies and our fresh cut flowers! #monroesorchard
Red Haven peaches are in the market as well as man Red Haven peaches are in the market as well as many other local fruits and veggies! open today 9-6. #monroesorchard
Red Haven peaches are in and grown right here on o Red Haven peaches are in and grown right here on our farm. We are open 10-5 today and our market is full of seasonal fruits and vegetables. We hope to see you! #monroesorchard
There’s nothing like making a blackberry pie! To There’s nothing like making a blackberry pie! Today we are open from 9-5 with our own Red Haven peaches, nectarines, blackberries, blueberries, sweet corn, green beans and so much more! #monroesorchard
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