We have 12 different varieties of  u-pick apples.  The chart below shows the approximate ripening dates and what each variety is used for: 
                                          (Honey Crisp is the only variety already picked; see ripening date)
 
 
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        E
Honeycrisp        September 10    E   
Pears   September 15
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.
 
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