Apple Varieties
Longmeadow Farm offers 15 apple varieties for apple picking. Apples are a wonderful and very healthy snack as well as an ingredient in many recipes. They are a rich source of vitamins, mineral nutrients, natural sugars, and fiber. In order to get the most from your apples, store them in a plastic bag in the crisper of your refrigerator to keep them at the right temperature and the proper humidity. This will keep them crisper and juicier longer.
Ginger Gold
A deliciously crisp, sweet eating apple that is good for apple sauce but is not recommended for pies.
Ripens:
Labor Day Weekend
Gala
A firm, sweet apple. Favorite for eating fresh or is suitable for baking. Keeps in the fridge for long periods.
Ripens:
1st – 2nd week of September
Honey Crisp
As the name implies Honey Crisp is so crisp that it snaps when you bite into is. Sweet/tart flavor.
Ripens:
1st – 2nd week of September
MacIntosh
Add a description about this itemThe school lunch favorite. Firm, crunchy and slightly tart. Suitable for light baking.
Ripens:
1st – 2nd week of September
Cortland
Similar to in appearance to MacIntosh with a firmer texture and is one of the best baking apples.
Ripens:
2nd – 3rd week of September
Macoun
A crunchy apple with a firm white flesh and is extremely juicy, though it has a slightly tart and spicy flavor.
Ripens:
3rd – 4th week of September
Fuji
A crunchy yet flavorful apple with a light sweet taste that stores very well in the fridge.
Ripens:
3rd – 4th week of September
Red Delicious
A deep red apple with a sweet taste. Tends to soften when over ripe, a favorite for snacking.
Ripens:
3rd – 4th week of September
Golden Delicious
A yellow apple with a slight russet coloration has a delicate and sweet flavor.
Ripens:
4th week of September – 1st week of October
Jonagold
Excellent fresh eating apple with a crispness that makes it well suited for baking too.
Ripens:
1st – 2nd week of October
Crispen
A large tart apple with a firm and juicy texture. Excellent for Baking.
Ripens:
1st – 2nd week of October
Northern Spy
An old time New England favorite high in vitamin C this is great for making applesauce or pies.
Ripens:
1st – 2nd week of October
Stayman Winesap
A very firm and juicy apple, favored over the Granny Smith for its texture and loved by those who enjoy tart apples.
Ripens:
2nd – 3rd week of October
Rome
Has an extremely firm texture making it perfect for baking.
Ripens:
2nd – 3rd week of October
Cameo
Extremely aromatic and sweet with a slightly tart flavor making it a great choice for a fresh eating/dessert apple.
Ripens:
2nd – 3rd week of October
* – Note: Ripening dates and availability are dependant upon weather conditions and crop yield.