Red Delicious are ready.

The world's most well-known apple.  We all grew up with these in school it seems. Good for eating.  Much more tasty right off the tree...actually crispy and not mushy.

We have a half of row of them, plus random trees in the older section of the orchard.  The older section of Red Delicious are much more ripe and sweet right now than the single row.  The single row needs a little more time to ripen.  Ask us when you get here and we can point you in the right direction.

 Other Apple Update:

Jonagold:  Tons left.  We have many rows available.  So good!

Melrose, Golden Delicious, Ruby Jon:  Lots left.

Honeycrisp, Gala:  Done for the season.

Up Next:

Braeburn, Rome, Fuji, Gold Rush, Granny Smith are still a bit firm and ripening to get sweeter.   Sometime in October they will be ready.  Pink Lady are the last apple ready...usually mid to late October.  I'll keep you posted!

Ruby Jon apples and D'Anjou pears are ready!

Updated 9/19/14 Gala, Honeycrisp and Jonagold status below.

I have been waiting for this apple since last year when I discovered they make AMAZING applesauce!

They are part Jonathon so they are great for baking too.

They are a medium to small size mildly tart apple.

Come try then and see what you think!

D'Anjou pears have just been picked too!  Pre-picked only.

$6.00 for smaller bucket

$12 for large 5 gallon bucket

(Please Note:  The pears MUST be chilled in your fridge for 4-6 weeks in order for them to ripen.  If you leave them on your counter, they will eventually just rot without ripening.  The grocery stores have already done this step for you.  Don't want you to be disappointed!)

Other Apple Update: Updated 9/19/14

Jonagold:   All 9 rows are open for picking.

Golden Delicious:  LOTS of beautiful ones available.

Honeycrisp:  Not too much left.  If you hunt around, you will find some but plan on them being gone by Friday or Saturday.

Gala:  The main 2 rows of Gala have some apples left down at the farthest end but they are getting to be only applesauce quality.  They look beautiful but are getting soft when you bite into them.  Wonderful applesauce.  They are very sweet and wouldn't have to add a drop of sugar.

Melrose:  We have some ready to pick in the old part of the orchard. Please ask so we can show you!  The main row of Melrose are not sweet enough yet.  Need to wait a bit longer.

Just some fun pictures!

Quick Update on Ruby Mac and Golden Delicious

Since I just posted yesterday this will be a super quick update.

Please check yesterday's post for more detailed information about what other apples are ripe now!

Update:

Ruby Macs have all been picked.  Thanks for enjoying them all!

Golden Delicious (the regular season ones, not the Smoothies only) are now ready!

They are a mildly sweet apple with a thin skin.   Many people like them for pies and baking.  Also can be used for applesauce and of course great for eating.  These straight off the tree are so wonderfully crisp compared to the store.