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Seasonal Information for Apples
Did you ever wonder what
apples were the best ones to use at any certain
time of the year? What are best ones for baking, freezing, etc.?
Well, the information below should be helpful to you. Also, please feel
free to call the orchard for assistance. We'll help you any way that we
can.
|
Variety |
In season and
at their best |
Eating |
Pies |
Baking |
Salads |
Sauce |
Freezing
Sauce |
Freezing
Slices |
| Transparent (Lodi/Quinte) |
Jul. to Aug. |
|
G |
|
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E |
G |
|
| Wealthy |
Aug. to Sept. |
F |
E |
G |
F |
G |
F |
G |
| McIntosh |
Sept. to Dec. |
E |
G |
G |
G |
G |
G |
|
| Jonathan |
Sept. to Jan. |
E |
E |
G |
G |
G |
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| Grimes Golden |
Sept. to Dec. |
G |
E |
G |
G |
G |
|
E |
| Cortland |
Sept. to Jan. |
G |
E |
G |
E |
G |
G |
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| Red Delicious |
Sept. to Mar. |
E |
|
F |
E |
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|
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| Golden Delicious |
Sept. to Mar. |
E |
G |
E |
E |
E |
G |
G |
| Turley |
Oct. to Feb. |
G |
E |
E |
F |
G |
|
F |
| Stayman |
Oct. to Mar. |
E |
G |
E |
F |
G |
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F |
| Rome Beauty |
Oct. to Apr. |
F |
E |
E |
F |
G |
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E |
E: Excellent G: Good F:
Fair
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