Apple Varieties
Apple Guide
Apples listed in approximate order of readiness/ripeness
(F=Fair, G=Good, E=Excellent)
| 2010 Estimated Start Date | Eating | Baking | Salads | Sauces | |
|
Paulared |
Aug.5 | E | - | G | G |
| Gingergold | Aug.20 | E | G | G | G |
| Silken | Sep.1 | E | G | G | G |
| McIntosh | Sep.1 | E | F | - | G |
| Honeycrisp | Sep.1 | E | E | G | G |
| Cortland | Sep.15 | E | E | E+ | G |
| Gala | Sep.4 | E | E | G | E+ |
| Empire | Sep.10 | E | F | G | G |
| Jonagold | Sep.17 | E | E | F | E |
| Mutsu (Crispin) | Sep.28 | E | E | G | F |
| Spencer | Sep.10 | E | G | F | G |
| Red Delicious | Sep.23 | E | - | E | - |
| Golden Delicious | Sep.27 | E | G | E | E |
| Ida Red | Sep.27 | G | E | G | G |
| Fortune | Sep.17 | G | E+ | F | E |
| Northern Spy | Sep.28 | G | E+ | F | E |
** U-pick last about 2-4 weeks for each variety, depending on growing conditions and the variety.
2010 Estimated start date for pears is: Aug.19 for Bartlett, Sep.2 for Flemish, and Sep.16 for Bosc. 2010 Estimated start date for plums is: Aug.19 for Stanley.
Paulared
- Parentage / Origin: chance seedling that was discovered in Sparta, Michigan
- last week of August
- an early apple similar to McIntosh.
Gingergold
- Parentage / Origin: Golden Delicious type; Virginia
- late August - first week September
- An early apple similar to the Golden Delicious.
McIntosh
- Parentage / Origin: Ontario, Canada 1798
- First week of September
- Flesh white, tender, very juicy
HoneyCrisp
- Parentage / Origin: Macoun x HoneyGold; University of Minnesota, 1991
- Mid-September
- Explosive crispness, juicey, unique taste! Best eaten fresh. Excellent keeper
Cortland
- Parentage / Origin: cross between a Ben Davis and McIntosh
- Mid-September
- Resists browning
Royal Gala
- Parentage / Origin: Cross between a Kidd's Orange and Golden Delicious
- Mid-late September
- Sweet, dense apple
Empire
- Parentage / Origin: Cross between the McIntosh and Red Delicious
- mid-late September
- Slightly tart, juicey and firm - a favorite with kids
Jonagold
- Parentage / Origin: Cross between a Golden Delicious and Jonathan
- Late September
Mutsu (Crispin)
- Parentage / Origin: Cross between the Golden Delicious and the Japanese Indo
- Ready late September - early October
Spencer
- Parentage / Origin: McIntosh x Golden Delicious
- Early October
- Although this should be enjoyed as an eating apple, Spencer can be used in pies and sauce
Red Delicious
- Parentage / Origin: sport of delicious
- Early October
- Low Acid. Excellent in salads; not recommended for cooking
Golden Delicious
- Parentage / Origin: Originated in West Virginia as a chance seedling
- Early October
- Slices keep shape in baking, excellent for sauces
Ida Red
- Parentage / Origin: Cross between a Jonathan and Wagener
- Mid-October
- Excellent long-term storing apple
Fortune
- Parentage / Origin: Empire x Schoharie Spy
- Mid-October
Northern Spy
- Parentage / Origin: New York, 1800
- Mid-October
NEW in 2009!!
Silken - we anticipate a pick of this varitey this fall.
- Parentage / Origin: Honeygold X Sunrise, Summerland B.C.
- Early September
- It is an early fall selection that was noted for its unique white gold porcelain colour and for its outstanding texture and flavour.