U-Pick Apples

Season: September – October

Apple Varieties We Grow

Red Apples

  • Red Delicious – Classic red apple with distinctive elongated shape. Mildly sweet, soft texture. Best for fresh eating and lunch boxes. Ripens September-October.
  • Rome – Deep red apple with firm, slightly tart flesh. Excellent for baking – holds its shape beautifully. Traditional choice for baked apples and apple butter. Ripens October.
  • Winesap – Small to medium, deep wine-red apple with spicy, tangy flavor. Firm and crisp. Excellent for cider, baking, and fresh eating. Old-fashioned variety with bold taste. Ripens late October.
  • Empire – Cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious. Sweet-tart flavor with creamy white flesh. Crisp texture, dark red skin. Great for fresh eating and pies. Ripens September.

BI-COLOR APPLES

  • Gala – Sweet, crisp apple with red and yellow striped skin. Mild, vanilla-like sweetness makes it perfect for fresh eating and lunch boxes. Great for kids. Ripens early September.
  • Honeycrisp – Exceptionally crisp and juicy with a perfect sweet-tart balance. Red and yellow skin. Premium eating apple with explosive crunch. Excellent fresh, holds up well in salads. Ripens September.
  • Fuji – Sweet, dense, and exceptionally crisp. Red with yellow undertones. One of the sweetest apples available. Excellent for fresh eating, stays crisp for months in storage. Ripens late October.
  • Cameo – Red and orange striped skin with dense, crisp flesh. Sweet-tart flavor with hints of citrus. Excellent fresh eating apple that keeps well. Ripens October.
  • Jonagold – Large apple with red and yellow coloring. Cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious. Sweet-tart, honey-like flavor. Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce. Ripens September-October.

Yellow Apples

  • Golden Delicious – Classic yellow apple, sweet and crisp. Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce. Mild, honey-like flavor that doesn’t brown quickly when sliced. Ripens September-October.
  • Granny Smith – Bright green, tart and crisp apple. Perfect for baking, pies, and adding tang to salads. Holds its shape well when cooked. For those who prefer a sour bite. Ripens October.

How to pick Apples Correctly

Instructions

Picking Technique:

  1. Cup the apple in your palm
  2. Lift upward and twist gently
  3. The stem should come off with the apple
  4. Leave the wooden spur on the tree

IMPORTANT: Pick the apple and stem only – NOT the spur (woody part). Removing the spur damages the tree and prevents apples from growing there next year. Many farms don’t allow u-pick for this reason. We trust you’ll pick correctly!

Apple Season Timing

Apple season runs from September through October. We typically open for u-pick apples on weekends during October, coinciding with our Pumpkin Patch. Golden Delicious and Empire varieties are available for u-pick. Check this website and our email list for exact u-pick dates each season.

Get Notified when Apples are Ready

What to Bring

  • Containers or boxes (or buy from us)
  • Water to drink
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Proper shoes (orchards are uneven)
  • Cash or card for payment
  • No dogs please

Pricing & Information

  • Price: $[14.99] per pound
  • Location: 9535 Old Naches Hwy (1/2 mile from market)
  • No appointment needed during u-pick weekends
  • No dogs please
  • We provide buckets for picking