U-Pick Availability

Early Season Commencing late August

Early Macintosh, Jersey Macintosh, Pears (Clap and Bartlett), Melba 

Mid Season Commencing Sept 15th

Macintosh, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Mutsu, Gala, Wealthy,

Empire, Spartan, Cortland

Later Season Commencing Late September

Northern Spy, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Ida Red, Russet Apples, Russet Pear, Tolman Sweet 

AppleVale Recommendations:

Everyone has their own ‘special’ recipes, but we offer the following advice:

Best for Baking:

Northern Spy, Golden Delicious (not typically recommended but a great alternative requiring less sugar in your recipe), Cortland, Mac (add a few macs for a smoother blend).

Sweetest:

Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Tolman Sweet

Tangiest:

Early pick – Macintosh, Spartan

Both Eating and Baking:

Mutsu, Cortland