We have 11 different varieties of apples.  The chart below shows the approximate ripening dates and what each variety is used for:  (We do not have already picked apples.)
 
 
VARIETY                                         EAT     PIE     BAKE     SALAD     SAUCE     FREEZE    FREEZE
                         SAUCE     SLICES
Paula Red           August 15         G        G         G             G            G
Jersey Mac        August 15          E        G         G             G            G
McIntosh            September 1     G        G         G             G            G              G
Cortland             September 4      E        E         G              E            G              G 
Jonathan           September 8      E        E         G              G            F               E
Red Delicious    September 18    E        E  
Empire                September 27    E        E         G              E           G               G
Golden Del         September 28    E        G         E              E           E                G              G
IdaRed                October 1           E        G         G             G           G               G
Northern Spy     October 5           F        G         G             G           G               G               E
Rome                  October 5           F         E                         F           G 
 
F = Fair      G = Good     E = Excellent
 
Call our answering machine (219-663-4782) for updated picking conditions
 
We also have local honey, apple cider, Amish made Apple Butter and Peach Butter, our famous Caramel Apple Dip, and Amish Peanut Butter for sale in our farm stand.
 
Morning and afternoon school tours are available by appointment. 
Call August 1st to schedule your tour.
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