Pick of the Crop: When's the Peak Time to Pick Your Favorite Apples?

By LIZ TAURASI (Patch Staff)

Did you know there are more than two dozen varieties of apples you can pick from local farms throughout New England?

But how do you know when to go to get your favorite?

Here’s a look at when the various types of apples are available at local orchards, according to Pickyourown.org (dates are approximate):

• MacIntosh: September 1 - October 25

• Honeycrisp: Beginning of September to mid-September

• Royal Gala: Beginning of September to late September

• Golden Supreme: Beginning of September to mid-September

• Cortland: Middle of September to mid-October

• Jonagold: Middle of September to mid-October

• Macouns: End of September to late October

• Empire: Early October to late October

• Red Delicious: End of September to late October

• Mutsu: Beginning of October to late October

• Fuji: Beginning of October to late October

• Suncrisp: Mid-October to late October

• Enterprise: Mid-October to Mid-November

• Gold Rush: Mid-October to Mid-November

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