Sky Top Orchard Picking Schedule

We harvest more than just apples here at Sky Top. In fact, some fruit ripens before we even open for the season. If you wish to pick something prior to our official opening, please just call to make an appointment. Please note that apples are our primary product and quantities of other fruits and vegetables are in limited supply so when they are gone, they are gone.

Our warm days and cool summer nights create conditions perfect for high quality, firm apples with good shelf life. With over 25 varieties of apple trees covering 60 acres, there's a taste and variety for everyone. A favorite way to enjoy our apples is our fresh apple cider and cider slushes.

Please note that the usual harvest schedule times listed in the table below are approximate. Changes in weather can affect ripening so if you are coming to pick a specific type, please check the table to see if we the varieties you are looking for are available. This year we are updating our picking schedule regularly so it should be up-to-date but always call if you are looking for something specific just to be sure.

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Type	Characteristics Best for	Usual Harvest Schedule	Now Picking	Available in Store	Finished for Season
Sour Cherries	soft flesh; sour, tart cobbler, pies, baking, snacking	Late July (By Appt)			X
Grapes	Great for snacking	Late August			X
Pumpkins, Gourds & Squash	perfect for carving or as autumn treats	Late September			X
Asian Pear	extra crisp, juicy, slight honey flavor slicing, salads - perfect substitute for honeycrisp	August			X
Peaches	round and fuzzy eating, cobbler, ice cream	August			X
Ginger Gold	pale yellow, crisp white flesh snacking; holds shape when cooked.	Early August			X
Honeycrisp	round, crisp, mild honey flavor snacks, salad, sauce	Mid-August			X
Gala	crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet Snacking, Pies and Salads	Late August			X
McIntosh (Macs)	small, round, tender, juicy, aromatic, sweet snacks, sauce, salads, sauce, graphic design	Late Aug/Early Sept			X
Golden Delicious	elongated, slightly crisp, mild, sweet all purpose - reduce sugar when using in pies	September			X
Cortland	round, sweet with hint of tart & tangy, slow to brown when cut salads, kabobs, garnishes	September			X
Red Delicious	long with knobby ends; sweet, juicy snacks and salads; not suited for cooking/baking	September			X
Mutsu	cider, sauce, eating, Cooking	Mid September			X
Jonathon	round, firm, spicy, sweet and crisp   sauces, snacks, salads, pies, applesauce	Mid September			X
Jonagold	crisp, juicy, sweet-tart pies, baked desserts, sauces	Mid September			X
Fuji	extremely flavorful, super sweet, very juicy and crisp eating fresh or in salads	Mid September			X
Ida Red	Large; firm texture, tangy, Similar to Jonathan Snacks, Applesauce, Baking, All Purpose	Late September			X
Blushing Gold	Tart, Pies	Late September			X
Staymen Winesap	Tart, All Purpose	October			X
Granny Smith	extra crisp and very tart cakes, pies, applesauce, winter keeping	October			X
Cameo	round; extra crisp, sweet, hint of tart all purpose, especially snacks, resists browning	October			X
Rome	perfectly round; crisp, somewhat tart cooking, baking, sauteeing	October			X
Pink Lady	crunchy, sweet, tart snacks, salad, baking	Mid October			X
Arkansas Black	Tart, Winter Keeping	Mid October			X
Gold Rush	Specialty	Mid October			X

Apple Facts:

Apples contain no dietary fat

Contain approximately 100 calories

Are thought to help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes and asthma

Apple Quantities

How to Select Apples:

Look for little or no bruising

Generally, select apples with a firm texture though delicious varieties are slightly softer to the touch

 

How to Store Apples:

Apples ripen 10x faster at room temperature than when kept in a refrigerator. Chilled apples should last 90 days.