Apples

Apples are early this year due to the extreme and extended heat of the summer. We already have many varieties available, including Gala, Jonathan, Lura Red, Ozark Gold, and the summer apples of Pristine, William’s Pride and Redfree. We expect many of the rest to be early as well.

Since we grow nearly 20 varieties of apples, how do you decide which to buy? Well, like anything else, it depends on what you want to do with the apple and personal preference. The below table will help you decide which apples to take home and when they are available.

Variety Appearance Texture/Flavor Availability
Starting		 Best
Use/Storage
Gala Yellow with red
streaks. Looks like a peach.		 Crisp and snappy with a
mild, sweet flavor.		 August Eating and cooking
Ozark Gold Big yellow apple Crisp with a tart/sweet
flavor.		 August Eating and
cooking

Stores well
Jonathan Mostly red with green
highlights		 Crisp, fine textured,
and juicy. Mild to tart, with a spicy tang.		 August- September Eating or cooking
Liberty Red striped over green Crisp, juicy and
flavorful.

Tart to sweet.

 September Eating and
cooking

Stores well
Empire Bright red with white
specks		 Crisp, juicy,
flavorful.

Sweet to tart, spritely.

 September Eating and cooking.

Stores well.
Jonagold Gold with red Crisp and juicy. Sweet
tart.		 September Eating and cooking
Mutsu Large yellow green

“ugly apple”

 Crisp & juicy.
Dense.

Spicy and sweet.

 September Eating

Stores well
Enterprise Large red apple Crisp, spicy apple. October Eating and
cooking

Sweetens when stored
GoldRush Yellow Crisp and juicy. Tart,
with a hint of sweetness.		 October Eating and
cooking

Stores well
Granny Smith Green Firm. Tart. October Cooking

Stores well
Fuji Pink to brown Firm. Sweet and juicy. October Eating

Stores well