Apple Descriptions​

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Ambrosia - This glossy, bi-coloured apple has an attractive conical shape and smooth, flawless skin with a bright, almost fluorescent pink blush over a creamy-yellow and green background. The apple has tender, juicy flesh with a fine, crisp texture & honeyed flavor. Ambrosia is also a low-acid apple, which makes it easier for kids and older people to digest.

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Braeburn - Its firm flesh is pale yellow to gold and contains a few dark brown seeds in the center of the fibrous core. Braeburn apples are very crisp and juicy with a sweet flavor combined with subtle hints of spice, pear, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

 

Carousel - A bright, red-striped apple with a creamy orange color; firm and crisp. It has a thin skin with a sweet/tart flavor, and makes a great fresh eating apple. You may even notice a hint of pear.

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Cortland - Versatile & all purpose apple favorite! Crisp & juicy for eating fresh, non-browning flesh for salads and ideal for pies since it cooks without mushing.

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Empire - Red, juice, firm, crunch & sweet. Empire apples are excellent for eating and salads, and good for sauce, baking, pies and freezing.

 

Fortune - It has a burgundy red skin with green streaks peeking through, and a unique flavor that mirrors both parent varieties. The Fortune apple is both sweet and tart, and its flavor has spicy undertones, though the core may be bitter.

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Mutsu - Our version of Granny Smith! Great all purpose apple. Dense, crisp and juicy texture. Makes a flavorful applesauce and is also great for pies & eating. Store well.

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Spigold - A high-quality apple from a tree that is vigorous and bears medium-to-large sized, bright golden fruit with gorgeous red striping. Flesh is crisp with a delicate flavor and delightful aftertaste. Ideal for fresh-eating as well as baking.

 

Staybrite - Hard crispy yellow flesh with tangy flavor Best for baking, sauces, and ciders. For a fresh eaten tart apple, its flavor is superb.

 

Suncrisp - As its name references, this is a crisp and sweet variety with subacid flavor. Suncrisp stores exceptionally well and has excellent apple flavor. Best for fresh eating but also a nice addition for baking and applesauce.

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Best Practices

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• Keep plants happy by walking on paths.

• Carefully select ripe fruit before picking.

• Use provided containers for picking. Personal picking containers not permitted.

• Respect the land and farmers by minimizing waste and sampling.

• Adults are responsible for their children’s actions and safety at all times.

• Take your time and enjoy your visit! Exit the fields by 5:30 p.m.

• Leave backpacks and bags in your vehicle. The farm is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Varieties and picking locations are subject to change. In case of emergencies call 911 and then call 978.388.5525 to notify staff so our team may assist you and medics.

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