Apples
Our PYO Apple Orchard offers a lot of different varieties! They all ripen at different times throughout the season.
Apples and pumpkins are usually available starting in mid-September.
Early varieties include:
Honey Crisp, All the Macs: Acey Mac, Ruby Mac, The Original Fix Mac, Cortland, Red Ruben
Ready in September:
Macoun, Empire, Fortune, Jonagold, Red Rubens, Crimson Crisp, Autumn Crisp, Mutsu
Ready in October:
Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Ever Crisp, Crimson Crisp, Autumn Crisp, Ludacrisp, Mutsu, Fuji
Health Benefits of Apples:
Apples Are Nutritious – They contain Vitamin C, Potassium & Vitamin K. Apples are also a rich source of polyphenols which have antioxidant effects. Many of these are concentrated in the peel. To get the most out of apples, leave the skin on.
Apples May Be Good for Your Heart – Apples have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease. One reason may be that apples contain soluble fiber — the kind that can help lower your blood cholesterol levels. One of these polyphenols is the flavonoid epicatechin, which may lower blood pressure.
They May Have Prebiotic Effects and Promote Good Gut Bacteria – Apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic. This means it feeds the good bacteria in your gut. New research suggests that this may be the reason behind some of the protective effects of apples against obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.