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 |
CharacteristicsBest 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 |
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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
Look for little or no bruising
Generally, select apples with a firm texture though delicious varieties are slightly softer to the touch
Apples ripen 10x faster at room temperature than when kept in a refrigerator. Chilled apples should last 90 days.
