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 Gingergolds, Paula Reds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingergold | August 17th | Eating | Yellow-Green apple, slightly tart |
| Zestar | Late August | Eating & Cooking | Red-Yellow apple, sweet-tart, crisp juicy zesty |
| Gala | September 1st | Eating | Red-Pink apple, sweet, good in salads |
| McIntosh | September 5th | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, semi-tart, sweet |
| Honeycrisp | September 9th | Eating | Pink-Yellow apple, sweet, good in salads |
| Empire | September 13th | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, sweet-tart |
| Courtland | September 15th | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, sweet-tart |
| Jonathan | September 16th | Eating & Cooking | Red apple, tart-sweet |
| Jonagold | September 16th | Eating & Cooking | Red-Yellow apple, sweet-tart |
| Golden Delicious | September 23rd | Eating & Cooking | Yellow apple, sweet |
| Red Delicious | September 25th | Eating & Cooking | Red apple, sweet |
| Ida Red | October 1st | Eating & Cooking | Red-Green apple, sweet tart |
| Cameo | October 5th | Eating | Red-Green apple, sweet |
| Northern Spy | October 10th | Cooking | Green apple, tart |
| Mutsu | October 13th | Eating & Cooking | Green-Yellow apple, tart |
| Fuji | October 16th | Eating | Green-Pink apple, sweet |
| Granny Smith | October 17th | Eating & Cooking | Green apple, tart |