Apple picking

 

This year, our orchards are open for apple picking
until October 26, 2010 .

Here is a complete schedule for apple picking.

Yellow transparent July 24
Vista Bella August 1st
Melba August 10
Jersey Mac August 15
Paulared August 25
Lobo September 1st
McIntosh September 15
Cortland September 25
Spartan September 25
Empire October 1st
Delicious (2 varieties) October 1st
Golden Russet October 7
Royale Gala October 7

Tips on storing apples

Apples keep longer when handled with care. Place them in a perforated plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator drawer. If you have a large quantity, store them in a cold room with a temperature between 0ºC and 4ºC. Cover them with perforated plastic sheets to help keep them humid. Apples can also be frozen. Cut them into quarters or slices before freezing; never freeze whole apples.