Our Apple Varieties

Paulared- The earliest variety we have, the season is from late August to mid September. Sweet, excellent for fresh eating, pies and sauce. Does not store long.

Ginger Gold- Season is early-mid September. Large, green crisp, with a little spice, excellent for fresh eating. For those who love Honeycrisp, this is an early alternative. Their only downside is that they don't store well.

McIntosh- Season is from early to mid September. A favorite for fresh eating, they're also excellent for sauce. Many people use them in pies, but they cook to a sauce  consistency while the crust is baking. Does not store long.

Honeycrisp- Excellent for fresh eating; one of our biggest sellers. Stores very well.

Gala- Season is from mid September to October. Gaining in popularity. It's sweet, with a flavor reminiscent of pears. Excellent for fresh eating. Stores reasonably well.

Cortland- Season is from mid September to mid October. A little tart, but firm and crisp. Excellent for fresh eating, pies, sauce, salads (they don't turn brown), and they keep well. If there had to be just one apple variety, this would be our choice.

  Macoun- Season is the same as Cortland. Firm, crisp, and   sweet. Excellent for eating,   and although we haven't baked them (we can't pry ourselves   away from Cortland),   customers have told us that they make good pies.

  Empire- Season is from mid to late September. Smaller in size than McIntosh (just the   right size for a school bag), excellent for fresh eating, and they keep well too.

Hampshire- Season is mid-late September. This variety was discovered as a chance spur at Gould Hill Orchards in Hopkinton, NH. Firm, sweet, and crisp. Stores very well.

Red Delicious- Season is late September to mid October. Sweet. Okay for fresh eating.

Northern Spy- Season is from late September to mid October. Firm and crisp. Good for fresh eating, although it is usually considered a pie apple. Stores well, too.

Red Fuji- Season is after Mutsu; this one ripens late. Firm, sweet apple. Stores very well. Good for fresh eating.