 We grow over 20 varieties of apples at the Orchard so we suggest you stop by the Apple Sample Cart in the Orchard Shop for a little help deciding which is your favorite. From the new, sweet and flavorful Honey Crisp variety just perfected to eat as a snack to the Granny Smith for baking into a scrumptious holiday dessert, you could discover a new favorite.
Freshly Picked Apples
Fresh from the Orchard, bagged and available each day at the Orchard Shop:
1/2 Peck bag (5-6 lbs.) $7.49
bag (10-12 lbs.) $12.95
Pick Your Own Apples
Available Saturdays and Sundays ONLY
| Admission to the Orchard: |
$6.50 per person (includes tax) |
| Admission Includes: |
1/4 Peck Bag of Apples
Hayride through the Orchard |
| Additional Peck Bags: |
$10.00 each (includes tax)
Available only with a paid admission |
 Apple Information Line
(815) 827-5200 Ext. 1
Updated weekly, call this number to hear apple varieties currently available for purchase in the Orchard Shop and which varieties you'll be able to pick yourself in the Orchard Saturday and Sunday.
Apple Picking Schedule
APPLE PICKING HAS ENDED FOR THE 2007 SEASON!
Approximate Ripening Dates:
| Variety |
Ripens Approximately |
| Prima |
Early Sept. |
| McIntosh |
Early Sept. |
| Cameo |
Early Sept. |
| Ozark Gold |
Mid Sept. |
| Gala |
Mid Sept. |
| Jonamac |
Mid Sept. |
| Honey Crisp* |
Mid Sept. |
| Cortland |
Mid Sept. |
| Jonathon |
Mid Sept. |
| Fuji |
Mid Sept. |
| Empire |
Mid Sept. |
| Golden Delicious |
Late Sept. |
| Golden Supreme |
Late Sept. |
| Spartan |
Early Oct. |
| Shizuka |
Early Oct. |
| Goldrush |
Early Oct. |
| Mutsu |
Mid Oct. |
| Blushing Golden |
Mid Oct. |
| Rome |
Mid Oct. |
| Ida Red |
Mid Oct. |
| Red Delicious |
Mid Oct. |
| Breaburn |
Mid Oct. |
| Granny Smith* |
Early Nov. |
* not available as u-pic |
