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! Pick your own apples are available Wednesday – Friday from 9am to 4pm via wagon rides from the Farm Market. Cost is $3/person, pyo apples are NOW just $0.99/lb. Weekends the orchard is accessible only through our FallFest event which also includes loads of fall fun. Get more info. HERE!
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 |