Homegrown Apples
Did you know that here, at Shady Brook Farm, we grow acres of apples? Farmer Paul planted an orchard years ago and it’s time for the harvest! Here’s a list of what varieties we grow and approximately when they’re in season:
| Variety | Flavor Profile | Best For | Ready for Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala | Sweet. Fine Textured. Aromatic | Eating Fresh | Aug. 25 – Sept. 10 |
| Honeycrisp | Crisp. Delicious Balance b/t Sweet & Tart | Eating Fresh | Sept. 1 – 20 |
| Cortland | Sweet Tender Snow White Flesh | Cooking/Baking | Sept. 8 – Sept. 20 |
| Crimson Crisp | Sweet. Sharp. Rich Flavor | Eating Fresh/Baking | Sept. 8 – 31 |
| Daybreak Fuji | Crisp. Sweet. Very Firm | Eating Fresh/Baking/Cooking | Sept. 8 – 31 |
| Jonagold | Good Flavor. Sweet/Sharp Balance | Eating Fresh/Baking/Cooking | Sept. 8 – 20 |
| Red Jonaprince | Deep Red. Sweet | Eating Fresh | Sept. 10 – Oct. 10 |
| Golden Delicious | Honeyed. Sweet. Aromatic | Eating Fresh/Baking | Sept. 10 – 25 |
| Shizuka | Sweet. Mild Flavor | Everything | Sept.25 – Oct. 15 |
| Cameo | Sweet & Tart w/Honey & Citrus Flavor | Eating Fresh | Oct. 1 – Oct. 20 |
| Snapp Stayman | Tart. Super Crisp | Baking/Cider/Applesauce | Oct. 10 – Oct. 31 |
| Enterprise | Firm. Crisp. Spicy. Tart | Eating Fresh/Cooking | Oct. 18 – Nov. 5 |
| Aztec Fuji | Spicy Sweet. Crisp | Eating Fresh | Oct. 25 – Nov. 15 |