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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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Happy Wednesday to you from our apple orchard! #mo Happy Wednesday to you from our apple orchard! #monroesorchard #appleblossom
Blossoms are showing! #monroesorchard Blossoms are showing! #monroesorchard
Gathering sap is so much more fun with good compan Gathering sap is so much more fun with good company! Sap now, maple syrup later! #monroesorchard #maplesyrup #neohiofamilyfun #neohio
Maple syrup season is in full swing! #monroesorcha Maple syrup season is in full swing! #monroesorchard
We are officially done for the year! Thank you eve We are officially done for the year! Thank you everyone for a wonderful season! Hope you all have the happiest of holidays #monroesorchard
Please note that we are nearing the end of our sea Please note that we are nearing the end of our season and if you are wanting apples or cider before we close we recommend coming this morning. We will keep you posted on when our market is closed for the year. We hope you have a wonderful day!
Our Apple Sale continues! Purchase three bags and Our Apple Sale continues! Purchase three bags and get the fourth bag free!  You may mix and match varieties.  All varieties  are included.  Please note that if you want apples for the winter, and cider for your freezer, you should get them this week!  Our market is open today 9-5, with Apples, Cider, maple syrup, local Lazy Bee Honey, pie pumpkins, and much more!
We are open 9-5 today and cider is still available We are open 9-5 today and cider is still available! Don’t forget our sale of Buy 3 bags of apples and get the 4th FREE! #monroesorchard
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