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The harvest almanac

Every apple we grow

Each variety has its own few weeks on the tree. Here is the whole orchard, with roughly when each one is at its best and what it is good for. The weather has the final say, so the chalkboard at the barn is always more up to date than we are.
Every apple we grow: The harvest almanac
Variety Status
Ida RedTart & firm · baking, piesSep 22 – Oct 25Picking now
JonagoldHoney-tart · eating, bakingSep 25 – Oct 28Picking now
Golden DeliciousMellow · bakingSep 28 – Oct 28Picking now
MutsuBig & juicy · eating, bakingOct 1 – Nov 1Picking now
EmpireSweet-tart · keeps wellOct 2 – Nov 1Picking now
Red DeliciousMild & crunchy · eatingOct 5 – Nov 5Picking now
Northern SpyFirm & old-fashioned · piesOct 12 – Nov 11Picking now
FujiVery sweet & crisp · eatingOct 15 – Nov 15Picking now
Granny SmithSharp & green · pies, ciderOct 20 – Nov 20Picking now
LodiSoft & tart · sauce, piesAug 5 – Aug 25Done
Ginger GoldCrisp & mildly tart · eatingAug 15 – Sep 10Done
Zestar!Spicy-sweet · eating, saladsAug 18 – Sep 12Done
Paula RedTart & lively · sauceAug 21 – Sep 15Done
JonamacTangy & juicy · eating, sauceAug 28 – Sep 25Done
McIntoshTender & tangy · sauce, eatingSep 5 – Oct 5Done
HoneycrispVery crisp · eatingSep 8 – Oct 2Done
GalaMild & sweet · lunchboxesSep 10 – Oct 8Done
SpartanCrisp & berry-sweet · eatingSep 12 – Oct 10Done
AmbrosiaHoneyed & low-acid · eatingSep 15 – Oct 15Done
CortlandStays white · pies, saladsSep 18 – Oct 18Done

Showing all 20 varieties

Approximate ripening windows, for planning only. Please confirm at the barn on the day.