Smiths' Apples
Smiths' Apples

Apple Report

What's ready to pick right now, and what's coming. Updated throughout the season.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Variety About Market PYO
Zestar! Late August

Crisp and tangy with hints of brown sugar and citrus. A zippy, refreshing bite.

Fresh eatingSaladsSnacking
Sold out
Picked out
Market: Sold out PYO: Picked out
Gingergold Late August

Mildly sweet with a hint of ginger spice. Tender, aromatic flesh.

Fresh eatingApplesaucePies
Limited
Limited
Market: Limited PYO: Limited
McIntosh Early September

Tart and juicy with tender, aromatic flesh. Classic, distinctive apple flavour.

Fresh eatingApplesauceCider
Plenty
Plenty
Market: Plenty PYO: Plenty
Honeycrisp Mid September

Exceptionally sweet and crisp with honey notes and balanced tartness. Explosive crunch.

Fresh eatingSaladsSnacking
Plenty
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Market: Plenty PYO: —
Gala Late September

Mild, sweet with hints of vanilla and honey. Crisp texture with a pleasant crunch.

Fresh eatingSaladsApplesauceLight baking
Not yet
Limited
Market: Not yet PYO: Limited
Cortland Late September

Mild and slightly tart with tender, snow-white flesh that resists browning. Great all-purpose apple.

Fresh eatingSaladsPiesApplesauce
Sold out
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Market: Sold out PYO: —
Aurora Golden Gala Early October

Sweet and crisp with a golden yellow skin. Delicate, honey-like sweetness.

Fresh eatingSaladsLight baking
Not yet
Not yet
Market: Not yet PYO: Not yet
Northern Spy Mid October

Tart and complex with a firm, crisp texture. Excellent balance of sweet and tart.

PiesBakingFresh eatingCider
Not yet
Not yet
Market: Not yet PYO: Not yet
Plenty Limited Sold out (Market) / Picked out (PYO) Not yet

How We Grow

We grow our apples with the long-term health of our orchard in mind.

We use an integrated pest management approach, which means we monitor insects and disease closely and only step in when necessary. This helps protect the crop while avoiding unnecessary treatments.

Healthy soil matters. We focus on building it through natural amendments and good orchard practices that support strong trees and consistent fruit quality.

We walk the orchard regularly throughout the growing season, making decisions block by block. Growing good apples takes attention, patience, and respect for the land.

Apple Storage Tips

To keep your apples fresh and crisp, store them in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or the crisper drawer. Apples release ethylene gas, which can speed up ripening in nearby produce, so it is best to keep them away from ethylene-sensitive items like leafy greens.

Check your apples regularly and remove any that show signs of spoilage. One bad apple really can spoil the bunch. For best quality, most apples will keep well for several weeks in the fridge, and some varieties can last even longer when properly stored.

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