Orchard Is Now Open For U-Pick!!
Join us this fall during any business hours to pick your own apples! Varieties will change throughout the season, so be sure to check what's picking! Give us a call at 785-556-1412 before heading out to the orchard if you have any questions.
Our Apple Varieties
Zestar - Picked Out!
Ripe: LATE AUGUST
Zestar apples are crisp and juicy with a bright, sweet-tart flavor that wakes up your taste buds. They’re known for their refreshing bite and aromatic, almost citrusy finish, making them a great early-season favorite.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking
Storability: fair
Crunch: high
Sweet Maia - Picked Out!
Ripe: LATE AUGUST
A beautiful and consistent dark red apple, Sweet Maia is crisp and very juicy with a clean, bright sweetness and just a hint of tartness. It delivers excellent crunch and fresh flavor straight off the tree.
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking
Storability: fair
Crunch: high
Gala - Picked Out!
Ripe: LATE AUGUST
Gala apples are mildly sweet with a smooth, tender crunch and notes of honey and vanilla. Their balanced flavor and dependable texture make them a crowd-pleasing, everyday apple. Inconsistent red-yellow color.
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking
Storability: fair
Crunch: fair
Summerset - Picked Out!
Ripe: LATE AUGUST
Generally a very large apple, Summerset apples are sweet with mild acidity and a juicy, pleasant crunch. Their approachable flavor makes them great for fresh eating and family favorites. This apple takes qualities from its parents - the Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, and turn them into a unique and highly compatible flavor profile.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking
Storability: fair
Crunch: fair-good
Crimson Crisp - Picked Out!
Ripe: EARLY SEPTEMBER
Crimson Crisp apples are firm and snappy with a bold sweet-tart balance. They hold their crunch well and have a refreshing, classic apple flavor that works for both snacking and baking.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking/baking
Storability: great
Crunch: high
Jonathan - Picked out!
Ripe: EARLY SEPTEMBER
Jonathan apples are tart-forward with a classic, old-fashioned apple flavor. They have a mildly crisp bite and are excellent for pies, applesauce, and anyone who loves a punchy, tangy apple.
Flavor: tart
Best Use: baking
Storability: fair
Crunch: fair
Pixie Crunch - Picked Out!
Ripe: MID-SEPTEMBER
Pixie Crunch apples are small but mighty, offering an explosive crunch and bright sweetness. Their dense texture and bold flavor make them perfect for snacking. They are also a wonderful storage apple.
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking
Storability: great
Crunch: high
Fuji - Now Picked Out!
Ripe: MID-SEPTEMBER
Fuji apples are very sweet, super juicy, and intensely crisp. They’re known for their long-lasting crunch and rich, sugary flavor that appeals to all ages.
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking
Storability: good
Crunch: high
Royal Empire
Ripe: MID-SEPTEMBER
A classic cross between a McIntosh and Red Delicious apple, Empire apples have a firm texture with a balanced sweet-tart flavor. They’re versatile and reliable, great for eating fresh or using in the kitchen. Because of their balanced flavor and chewier texture, Empire apples are a favorite of younger children.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking/baking
Storability: good
Crunch: fair
Cameo
Ripe: MID-SEPTEMBER
Cameo apples are mildly sweet with subtle tart notes and a crisp bite. Their smooth texture and well-rounded flavor make them an easy, refined snacking apple.
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking
Storability: good
Crunch: fair
Jonagold - Picked out!
Ripe: MID-SEPTEMBER
Jonagold apples combine the sweetness of Golden Delicious with the tang of Jonathan. They’re juicy, aromatic, and excellent for both fresh eating and baking.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking/baking
Storability: fair
Crunch: fair
Snapdragon
Ripe: MID-SEPTEMBER
Snapdragon apples are ultra-crisp with a bold, juicy crunch and a sweet flavor accented by hints of spice. They’re a standout snacking apple with great texture. Creekside likes to call them "SnackDragon."
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking
Storability: fair
Crunch: high
Sweet Zinger
Ripe: LATE SEPTEMBER
Sweet Zinger apples deliver a lively sweet-tart punch with a crisp, refreshing bite. Their bright flavor makes them exciting and memorable. These apples give very unique tropical notes.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking
Storability: good
Crunch: high
Rosalee
Ripe: LATE SEPTEMBER
A cross between the famed Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, Rosalee apples are sweet with a touch of berry-like complexity and low acidity. They’re juicy and aromatic, offering a unique and pleasant eating experience.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking
Storability: fair
Crunch: fair-high
Ludacrisp
Ripe: EARLY OCTOBER
Ludacrisp apples are exceptionally crisp and juicy with a clean, balanced sweetness. Their outstanding texture and fresh flavor make them a premium snack apple with a really great name.
Flavor: sweet/tart
Best Use: snacking
Storability: fair
Crunch: high
EverCrisp
Ripe: EARLY OCTOBER
Evercrisp apples are firm, dense, and explosively crunchy with rich sweetness. They store exceptionally well, keeping their texture and flavor late into the season. Because of their high fiber/juice ratio, these are a favorite for individuals who enjoy dehydrated apples and applesauce.
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking/baking
Storability: great
Crunch: high
Pink Lady
Ripe: EARLY OCTOBER
Pink Lady apples are crisp and refreshing with a bright, tangy-sweet flavor. Their high acidity and firm texture make them a favorite for those who love a zesty bite.
Flavor: sweet
Best Use: snacking/baking
Storability: great
Crunch: high
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Picked Out! (For Now)
We are officially picked out of U-Pick apples for the week!
Our next varieties need a little more time on the trees! We will certainly let you know as soon as we do, when the orchard will open back up for U-Pick. As the season continues, more varieties will ripen and become available, and we have plenty more apple season ahead of us.
If you’re craving apples in the meantime, we will still have apples available for retail in the market!