We specialize in apple varieties, especially sweet, tart and juicy Honeycrisp. At Schwallier’s Country Basket, we grow and offer over 15 varieties of apples, including Ginger Gold, Paula Red, Gala, McIntosh, Empire, Cortland, Jonathan, Jonagold and Golden Delicious. See below for descriptions and estimated ripening times.* Buy them by the bushel, the peck (heck, we might even give you a hug around the neck).
(*Please note: These are estimated ripening times only. Every season is different, based on weather and other factors. For the most up to date u-pick information, please check our Facebook page or give us a call before you plan to pick. Thanks!)
Variety | Est. Ripening Date | Eating/Cooking | Comments |
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Ginger Gold | September 8th | Eating | Yellow-Green apple, slightly tart |
Zestar | Late August | Eating & Cooking | Red-Yellow apple, sweet-tart, crisp juicy zesty |
Blondee | September 10th | Eating & Baking | Yellow, sweet, crunchy apple |
Gala | September 15th | Eating | Red-Pink apple, sweet, good in salads |
McIntosh | September 27th | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, semi-tart, sweet |
Honeycrisp | September 30th | Eating | Pink-Yellow apple, sweet, good in salads |
Empire | October 7th | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, sweet-tart |
Cortland | September 22nd | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, sweet-tart |
Jonathan | October 13th | Eating & Cooking | Red apple, tart-sweet |
Jonagold | October 13th | Eating & Cooking | Red-Yellow apple, sweet-tart |
Golden Delicious | October 15th | Eating & Cooking | Yellow apple, sweet |
Red Delicious | October 18th | Eating & Cooking | Red apple, sweet |
Ida Red | October 22nd | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, sweet tart |
Cameo | October 12th | Eating | Red-Green apple, sweet |
Northern Spy | October 10th | Cooking | Green apple, tart |
Mutsu | October 20th | Eating & Cooking | Green-Yellow apple, tart |
Fuji | October 28th | Eating | Green-Pink apple, sweet |
Granny Smith | October 24th | Eating & Cooking | Green apple, tart |