We have made it to the sweet spot of the 2024 Apple Season! We have both the early sweet apples still Ripe and Ready, and all of the winter apples are popping up as well. Right now we have 10 different varieties to choose from! This week, Gold Rush, and Granny Smith were added to the list.
Gold Rush is a very fun apple. It is a tart-sweet apple with a great crunch. It is great for snacking, baking, applesauce, storing, and our very favorite choice for apple cider. This apple almost tastes like it is carbonated. If you haven't ever tried one, we highly suggest you do.
Granny Smith is your classic green apple. A tart apple that sweetens when baked and makes the most amazing pies. These are great for storing as well.
Pumpkins are doing great! We still have a plentiful supply of classic carving pumpkins and a decent supply of decorative as well. We have had a lot of people ask if we have good pumpkins for baking. We do! We have a small section of baking specific pumpkins to choose from in the patch. We have also found that the blue and pink decorative pumpkins are wonderful for baking as well.
Flowers are still available for u-pick as well. The Sunflower maze is in what will most likely be it's last weekend with blooms. Make sure to take a stroll through it before the flowers are all gone. We will continue to have the other u-pick flowers available until the first frost. Beautiful bouquets will also be available at the stand on weekends until the first frost.
Tomatoes and Peppers are in abundance! They are looking wonderful and are a quick pick with how loaded the vines are. These will continue to be ready in abundance until the first frost as well, which shouldn't happen for several more weeks.
RIPE AND READY:
Gala
Jonagold
Melrose
Golden Delicious
Red Delicious
Fuji
Braeburn
Rome Beauty
Gold Rush
Granny Smith
HOURS:
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
Largest Apple Contest
It is officially October! Which means, for the fifth year, it is time for our Largest Apple Contest! This year we will have a winner every week in the month of October! We will announce the winner of the week every Monday starting on October 7th. The contest winner every week will receive TWO FREE BUCKETS OF U-PICK APPLES! The contest is judged by weight of the apple and the apple has to have been found in our orchard. We have a scale at the stand so make sure to stop and have your largest apple recorded to be entered to win the weekly prize! We will record the size of you apple, and your contact information so we can call the winner and let them know they won.
RIPE AND READY:
Gala
Honeycrisp
Jonagold
Melrose
Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Fuji
Braeburn
Rome Beauty
HOURS:
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
4925 Rockdale St NE, Brooks, OR 97305
(503)393-1077
BEILKEFAMILYFARM.COM
Fuji, Braeburn, and Rome Beauty
What an exciting morning we had as we tested our fall apples—and guess what? Three varieties are ready for you to enjoy! Fuji, Braeburn, and Rome Beauty are the first of our storage apples to ripen this season, and you won’t want to miss out!
Let’s start with the Fuji apple, a favorite known for its irresistibly sweet and crunchy flavor. These apples are incredibly versatile—perfect for snacking, baking, or making delicious applesauce. Plus, they’re the first storage apple of the year! When stored properly, they can last an impressive 3 to 6 months. Last year, we sold out in less than five days, so make sure you seize the opportunity to grab some Fuji while you can!
Next up is the Rome Beauty apple, with its gorgeous ruby red skin that’s as beautiful as it is tasty. These apples are perfect for baking whole and add a lovely touch to any pie. Not only do they taste fantastic, but they also store well, making them a great choice for your fall baking adventures.
And let’s not forget the Braeburn! This sweet and crunchy apple is a must-try for both eating fresh and baking. With its delightful flavor and great storage qualities, it’s a fantastic addition to your fall apple lineup.
We are sold out of Bartlett Pears for the season, but should have some Bosc in the coming weeks.
The Pumpkin Patch is looking wonderful. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or baking, we have a fantastic selection waiting for you.
Our pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes, from classic orange beauties to unique heirloom varieties. Picture your front porch adorned with a stunning, plump pumpkin or a whimsical display of smaller gourds—there's something for everyone! And don’t forget about the fun of picking your own right from the vine!
Tomatoes and Peppers are still plentiful and ready for picking as well as our u-pick flowers.
Our sunflower maze is in its home stretch of blooming. Make sure to take a stroll through the maze before the blooms start falling.
RIPE AND READY:
Gala
Honeycrisp
Jonagold
Melrose
Ruby Jon
Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Fuji
Braeburn
Rome Beauty
HOURS:
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
(503)393-1077
4925 Rockdale St NE, Brooks, OR 97305
BEILKEFAMILYFARM.COM
