We’ve all had to learn to do things a little differently in 2020, and it’s with heavy hearts that we will be unable to host our traditional Apple Tasting festival onsite this fall.

We will, however, continue to support both our growers and community through apple sales and donations, and we’re planning to host several virtual events to bring you a taste of the festival we’ve happily hosted since 1987.

Apples will be available at both our Stark and Division locations for $.99/lb throughout the months of September and October, and we’ll be updating the varieties on hand right here along with some excellent tasting notes and advice from Ken—our resident Apple Expert!

Apples Available:

COX'S ORANGE PIPPIN

An old English variety originating about 1830. Crisp, juicy and aromatic with semi-tart to tart flavor. Wonderful for desserts, cooking and cider.

FUJI

Juicy, tangy-sweet flavor, high sugar, low acid. Great for fresh eating and a good keeper.

GALA

Yellow flesh is crisp and aromatic. Good for fresh eating.

HONEY CRISP

Crisp, juicy apple rated superior for fresh eating; keeps up to five months in common storage.

JONAGOLD

Crisp, juicy flesh with excellent, well-balanced flavor. Very good for both baking and as a dessert apple. Stores well.

JONATHAN

Originated in 1826 as a seedling of Esopus Spitzenberg. This apple has crisp, juicy, tart flesh. Good for all culinary uses except storing.

SPARTAN

Another McIntosh type apple, highly aromatic with a fine flavor that is superb for fresh eating.

SWISS GOURMET (Arlet Cultivar)

Patented and owned by Portland Nursery. Golden Delicious x Ida Red, origin Switzerland, 1958. Its firm, juicy flesh makes it one of the best both for fresh eating and for pies.

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