Farm-Fresh Apples

We grow over a dozen varieties of apples, so be sure to visit us often from August to October, as they ripen to perfection throughout the harvest season. Ready-picked apples remain available from our store until just before Christmas - kept fresh and crisp in our cold storage. Assuming normal harvest timing and volumes, you can Pick-Your-Own apples fresh from the tree from Labour Day through Thanksgiving, while supplies last. We use a minimal spray program with a blend of conventional and organic products, no herbicide under the trees and hand-thinning. Ready-picked apples are picked fresh daily and may be purchased at our apple store in half-peck and one peck bags. 'Kids-size' apples and graded windfalls available in half-bushel bags. Click below for details on our apple varieties, listed in order of ripening.

Heritage variety from 1800's Russia. Medium to large yellow apple that is tender and tart. Long-time favourite cooking apple for sauces and pies. A very early producer. Late July.

Heritage variety developed in Canada (1924). The skin is green yellow, striped, and blushed with red. Good for baking and fresh eating; lovely for compotes and applesauce. Short-term storage apple. Early to Mid-August.

Heritage variety developed in Russia (early 1800’s). Bright red with white flesh. Crisp, sweet and moderately juicy. Nice for eating and gives distinctive flavour in pies. Mid-August

From Michigan (1967). A fall apple that matures in late summer. Solid red colour and nice tart flavour, with a firm, crisp texture. Ideal for fresh eating, perfect for cooking. Mid-August.

New strain of Cortland developed in New York State (1980’s). Deep, rich red colour with white, juicy flesh. Ripens earlier than regular Cortland. Early to mid-September.

Popular in Southern Quebec. Green apple with bright red blush and crisp white fruit. Tart at first, sweetens in storage. Excellent multi-purpose apple. Early to mid-September.

2011 is the 200th anniversary of this world-famous Heritage variety! Originally from the farm of John McIntosh in Dundela, Ontario (1836). Bright red apple with green undertones, distinctive aroma and delicious tangy flavour. An excellent all-purpose apple. Early to mid-September.

Heritage variety; cross of Ben Davis with McIntosh (1915). Excellent as a dessert apple as well as for processing. With their snow-white flesh, Cortland apples are wonderful for kabobs, fruit plates and garnishes because they don't turn brown quickly when cut. Attractive red-striped apple. Mid-September.

Developed in British Columbia (1936). A cross of Yellow Newton with McIntosh. An attractive dessert apple with deep red rich colour; smaller average size. Mid-September.

Royal® Gala was developed in the 1970's, an evolution of the original Gala varieties from New Zealand that started with a cross of Golden Delicious and Kidd's Orange Red. Royal® Gala has consistent bright red colour with darker wide striping on a golden yellow ground, a thin skin and crisp sweet flesh. The Royal® Gala is a very special apple, and its outstanding appearance and eating qualities have made it one of the world's premium varieties. Mid-September.

Heritage variety; cross of Jersey Black with McIntosh (1923). Highly-aromatic dessert apple. Dark purplish-red colour with white firm flesh. Approximately 3rd week of September.

A cross of McIntosh & Red Delicious (1966). Excellent eating quality and great keeper. A dark red striped apple with juicy cream-coloured flesh and slightly tart flavour. Approximately 3rd week of September.

Developed in 1991, Honeycrisp® is characterized by an exceptionally crisp and juicy texture, with cream-coloured flesh. It has low acidity, with outstanding flavour and excellent storage characteristics. Highly popular and very challenging to grow, this apple has created unique excitement among apple eaters and growers! Mid to Late September.

Very old Heritage variety; cross between Golden Russet and Alexander. Large apple with pale green to yellow outer skin, with a russet area around the stem, and a cream colored firm textured flesh. It has a slightly tart flavor and is a good apple for baking or cooking. Late September.

A hybrid Red Delicious. Bright red apple with crisp with white flesh, mild flavour and low acid. Excellent dessert quality. Early October.

Heritage variety from Britain. All-purpose golden apple with firm, aromatic, yellowish flesh and unique flavour that improves in storage. Early to mid-October.