Orchard
Information
Legend:
- Time
- Who it’s for
- Apple picking season is mid-september to mid-october
- The whole family
History
The orchard has existed for 65 years. Four kinds of apples are cultivated: Melba, Lobo, McIntosh, and Cortland. It produces about 150,000 apples per year, which is about 1500 18-kilo crates of apples. Apple trees are a member of the rosaceae family, along with cherry trees, plum trees, strawberries, and raspberries.
Before your visit
- There is no pick-your-own during the week. The orchard is reserved for school groups and organized groups because its primary vocation is educational.
- During the production season, the kiosk is open on request to buy apples.
- When you arrive, go the reception kiosk to receive instructions.
Instructions for apple picking
- Do not pull the apples off the trees. There is a technique to picking apples properly: twist the apple on its stem and tilt it up to the sky.
- Be aware that the trees are old and fragile. Climbing the trees and breaking their branches is strictly prohibited.
- We do not tolerate any wastage. Apples that fall on the ground are safe to eat.
- Small dark spots on the skin of the apples are normal. The flesh inside is intact
General instructions at the orchard
- Ladders must be used properly and safely.
- Rain boots and long but lightweight clothing are recommended to protect against biting and stinging insects.
- Domestic animals are prohibited, but service dogs are allowed.
Rates
Deer apples
Box
$7
Cooking apples
Box
$14
Eating apples
Box
$28
Cooking apples
Box
$0
50
/lbs
Eating apples
Box
$1
25
/lbs
Our apples
Lobo
Availability: mid-september to mid-october
Characteristics:
Characteristics:
- Crisp
- Juicy
- Halfway between tart and sweet
- Aromatic
McIntosh
Availability: late-september to mid-october
Characteristics:
Characteristics:
- Crisp
- Juicy
- Halfway between tart and sweet
- Aromatic
Cortland
Availability: early october to late october
Characteristics:
Characteristics:
- Crisp
- Sweet
- Slightly tart
- Aromatic
- Does not brown
- Keeps structure during cooking
Melba
Availability: mid-august to early september
Characteristics:
Characteristics:
- Crisp but soft flesh
- Slightly tart and sweet
- Very aromatic
