A. We currently have over 19 varieties of apples and we’re growing! Believe it or not, every one has a unique taste and texture. Check out our Apple Varieties page for more information, and we hope you find one you like!
A. Many of our trees are dwarf varieties and being so small, they just can’t tolerate the typical enthusiasm young apple pickers bring to the orchard. If you are looking for an experience, remember we always offer free samples. For some of our guests, trying 10 plus apples at one time provides a unique adventure all its own.
A. Yes, both pasteurized and unpasteurized cider. Pasteurized is great for longer storage. Unpasteurized is excellent for a complete fresh-apple taste and is a favorite among home brewers of hard cider. Most of the cider we press here at the farm.
A. Approximately 800 apple trees and 25 pear trees.
A. A bushel is a measure of capacity for dry goods and equals 64 pints. A bushel of apples weighs around 40-50 pounds.
A. Apples vary greatly in size and weight, but a bushel on average consists of 125 average-sized apples and weighs approximately 40-50 pounds.
A. A peck is a quarter of a bushel and weighs on average ten pounds.
A. Our apple season starts in late August with Zestar® and Paula Reds. Our store closes in mid-November but we deliver apples well into the winter months. For further info, check out our Apple Varieties page.
A. When a cut apple touches the air the plant fibers are exposed to oxygen. The apple begins to oxidize, meaning that the electrons in the fruit are lost to the air and the food turns brown. A brown apple is completely safe to eat.
A. Apples have a natural waxy coating that protects the fruit while it grows on the tree. After harvest you can simply polish the apple on your shirt and a beautiful shiny surface will appear. Again, it’s completely natural and safe to eat–as long as your apples are from an orchard, not a grocery store!
Any more questions for us? Contact us at 920.993.7277 or info@appleblossom.farm
And here are some fun facts!
Apples are a fruit. They are part of the Rose family, along with pears and cherries.
Apples grow on trees. Trees grow for at least five years before they start to produce fruit. It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple.
Apples are grown in orchards throughout the US and around the world. In fact, you can grow them right in your backyard.
Apples are harvested from late August to early November, but can be stored until April.
Apples keep best in the fridge and many varieties will keep for several months. If one is bruised or cut, just eat it right away, because one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch. For more information check out this blog post.
There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples. Some are best for fresh eating and some are excellent for baking. Some are sweet, some are tart, some are spicy. The best tasting apple is the one you like, so try lots and find your own personal favorite.
Apples are often eaten raw, or chopped up and added to salads. They’re also delicious cooked in desserts such as apple pies and crumbles, or made into homemade applesauce. Check out this blog post for more information on the health benefits of eating raw apples!
Besides tasting great, apples are full of goodness. The skin contains lots of vitamins and minerals and almost one-third of the fiber of the entire apple. Fiber is very important in our diets because it keeps our digestive system healthy and helps keep us feeling full, so we don’t eat too much.