Williuams Pride- An early maturing, dark red apple with excellent fruit quality and field immunity to diseases(this variety requires less spraying). It is spicy and great for either baking or eating. Aug. 15
Zesta-An early ripening apple with a delightful balance of flavors; it is semi-sweet, crisp, juicy and makes a fantastic eating apple. Aug. 20
Gala-Its thin skin and smaller size make it a perfect lunchbox apple.It has a mild, sweet flavor with a creamy yellow flesh. Sept 8
Cortland-The ultimate salad apple, it stays white in a salad longer than any other. It’s great for eating, pies and sauces also. Sept 15
McIntosh-This versatile apple is great for eating, pies, sauces, and salads. It’s juicy, somewhat tart, and has an aromatic scent that lets you know fall is here Sept. 15
Honeycrisp-Exceptionally crisp and juicy, with a sub-acid flavor, Honeycrisp is becoming a fan favorite. A fairly difficult apple to grow, it is well worth the effort. A good pie apple, but it is best known for eating. Sept 15
Macoun-A parent apple of Honeycrisp, its’ firm white flesh makes it a good dessert apple. Sweet and aromatic. (available 2009)
Jonathon-This is a great keeping apple with a spice all its own. It has a crisp, juicy, flesh and is good for eating , but a perfect pie apple. (available 2008)
Empire-I think Empire is the best apple on the market. A perfect apple for baking or eating, it is a cross between a delicious and McIntosh and is a blend of sweet and tart and stores very well. Sept. 15
Golden Delicious-A honey sweet apple with a crisp, golden flesh; its rich mellow flavor is an asset to any recipe. Oct 1
Red Delicious-A classic apple in America; mildly sweet with a crisp yellow flesh; excellent for eating and salads. Oct. 1
Jonagold-Its name reflects its parentage of Jonathon and Golden Delicious. It combines tart sweetness and crispness in texture. Oct. 5
Ida Red-An apple with firm, white flesh, this is a mildly acidic apple. This apple excels as a baking apple. Oct. 5
Fuji-A great snacking apple, Fuji is very juicy and sweet with a distinct crispness. Fuji applesauce needs little or no sugar. (available 2009)
Storage tip: As a rule of thumb,an apple can keep up to twice as long at 35 degrees as it can at 40 degrees. So, keep it cool if you are looking for long term storage.(and high humidity)
