Daily Farm Updates Thursday, July 29, 2021

HOURS

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ADMISSION PRICE

Closed until Fall

FARM CONDITIONS

Closed until Fall

PICKING TODAY

Closed until Fall

SPECIAL EVENTS

Season Pass Flash Sale!

PROMOTIONS

Fall Season Passes On Sale Now

Apple Varieties

What’s an orchard without some apple picking? With a rolling list of available varieties, there’s always something for the apple lover at Center Grove Orchard. So stop on by, we’ve got fun by the bushelful!

Note: Admission for ages 3 and over is required to pick apples.

READY FOR PICKING
U-Pick Orchard is closed for the 2020 season.

U-Pick Sizes and Pricing

1/4-peck bag
3 pounds
$9.95
1/2-peck bag
6 pounds
$11.95
1-peck bag
12 pounds
$19.95
1/2-bushel bag
24 pounds
$36.95
1-bushel bag
48 pounds
$64.95

APPLES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN OUR STORE
Closed until 2021 season.

IN-STORE SIZES AND PRICING

Bag Size
Weight
Honeycrisp
Other Varieties
1/4 peck bag
about 3 lbs
$3.00/lb
$2.00/lb
1/2 peck
about 6 lbs
$2.75/lb
$1.75/lb
1 peck
about 12 lbs
$2.50/lb
$1.50/lb

Apple Varieties

APPLE
FLAVOR
BEST FOR
SEASON*
+ Fresh peaches
Flavor: Sweet and juicy!
Best For: Eating, cooking, baking
Season: August
+ Zestar!
Flavor: Sweet-tart, crisp, hint of brown sugar flavor
Best For: Fresh eating, cooking
Season: August 20
+ Blondee
Flavor: Sweet, crunchy, nonbrowning flesh
Best For: Eating fresh, desserts
Season: September 1
+ Cortland
Flavor: Tart with a hint of sweet and tangy
Best For: Salads, kabobs, garnishes (cut fruit is slow to brown)
Season: September 1
+ Gala
Flavor: Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet
Best For: Eating, salads
Season: September 1
+ McIntosh
Flavor: Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet
Best For: Eating, cooking (if using in pies, add more thickener)
Season: September 1
+ Golden Supreme
Flavor: Unique sweet, very firm with a hint of raspberry flavor
Best For: Eating, salads
Season: September 5
+ Daybreak Fuji
Flavor: Crisp, sweet
Best For: Eating fresh, salads
Season: September 10
+ Autumn Crisp
Flavor: Sweeter than it is tart, nonbrowning
Best For: Eating fresh
Season: September 10
+ Honeycrisp
Flavor: Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavor
Best For: Eating, salads, sauce-making
Season: September 10
+ Jonamac
Flavor: McIntosh-Jonathan cross, dessert apple, firm, crisp, tart
Best For: Eating, baking
Season: September 10
+ Crimson Crisp
Flavor: Very crisp, firm, tart
Best For: Eating, baking
Season: September 15
+ Empire
Flavor: Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh
Best For: Snacks, baking, cooking
Season: September 20
+ Jonathan
Flavor: Firm, spicy, sweet with a crisp snap, all-around good apple
Best For: Sauces, snacks, salads, pies, applesauce
Season: September 20
+ Snow Sweet
Flavor: Sweet taste with a slight tart balance, slow to brown when cut
Best For: Snacks, salads
Season: September 25
+ Cameo
Flavor: Firm, crisp, aromatic flavor, stores well
Best For: Eating, salads
Season: October 1
+ Golden Delicious
Flavor: Crisp, mild, sweet
Best For: Any use (when making pies, reduce the total sugar)
Season: October 1
+ Red Delicious
Flavor: Sweet, juicy
Best For: Eating, salads, not particularly suitable for cooking or baking
Season: October 1
+ Jonagold
Flavor: Crisp, juicy, sweet
Best For: Pies, baked desserts, sauces
Season: October 5
+ Lysgolden
Flavor: Crisp, mild, sweet
Best For: Eating, salads
Season: October 5
+ Mutsu
Flavor: Sweet-tart, distinct flavor
Best For: Eating, pies, salads
Season: October 10
+ Chieftain
Flavor: Sweet
Best For: Eating, sauces, pies, salads, baking
Season: October 20
+ Fuji
Flavor: Mild, sweet, juicy, firm
Best For: All uses, especially snacks
Season: October 25
+ Braeburn
Flavor: Sweet yet tart
Best For: Eating, salads, sauces
Season: October 25
+ Granny Smith
Flavor: Crisp, very tart
Best For: All uses, especially cakes, pies, applesauce
Season: November 1
+ EverCrisp
Flavor:
Best For:
Season: Coming in 2022
+ Pink Lady
Flavor:
Best For:
Season: Coming in 2022
+ Crimson Gold
Flavor:
Best For:
Season: Coming in 2023
+ LudaCrisp
Flavor:
Best For:
Season: Coming in 2023
+ Snap Dragon
Flavor:
Best For:
Season: Coming in 2024

*Season dates are approximate.

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