Varieties
15 varieties are currently grown at Pulford's Appletree Orchard. The 15 varieties grown are:
Red Delicious - a traditional red apple best for eating straight off of the tree. Available late September through late October.*
Winesap - a red, firm apple best eaten sliced with cheese, or included in an applesauce. Available mid October through early November.*
Rome Beauty - a large, deep red apple most commonly eaten when baked and dressed with butter, brown sugar and raisins. Available mid October through early November.*
Melrose - a large apple with a reddish - orange skin. This apple is wonderful for eating straight off of the tree. The Melrose is a very crisp and juicy apple that has an inviting sweet-tart flavor. Available late September through mid October.*
Empire - a McIntosh-Red Delicious cross that is great for eating, or making pies or sauce. Available mid September through late October.*
Jonagold - a large green apple with a red blush. The jonagold is a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Jonathan. This apple is great for eating off the tree or used in pies or sauce. Available early September through late September.*
Fuji - this apple is a known for its sweet, crisp and juicy flavor. The Fuji is wonderful for eating, used in pies, or combined with a slightly more tart apple in a sauce. Available mid October through early November.*
Gala - the Gala is a summer apple that is generally harvested in early to mid August. The Gala is a sweet, crisp apple and makes the perfect addition to a packed lunch. Available mid August through early September.*
Golden Delicious - a traditional golden-yellow color that is superb for eating or used in pies and/or sauce. Available mid September through late October.*
Mutsu - a large green apple boasting a reddish blush. The Mutsu is a crisp and juicy apple that is good for eating out of hand or in pies and sauce. Available late September through mid October.*
Granny Smith - a crisp, juicy and sweet-tart apple that is most commonly used in pies, but is also good for eating out of hand. Available late September through mid October.*
Jonathan - a sweet-tart and juicy red apple that is most commonly used in pies and sauce. The Jonathan is also great out of hand or sliced and mixed with a bowl of fresh greens. Available early September through late September.*
Spur Gold Blush - this apple is a hybrid of the golden delicious. It is excellent for eating and also makes a tasty sauce. Available mid October through early November.*
Braeburn - the Braeburn is a sweet, firm, crisp and juicy apple. It is excellent for eating out of hand and also makes a delicious pie or apple crisp. Available mid October through early November.*
Lady Apple - The lady apple is a green apple that boasts a red blush. It grows no larger than a golf ball and is generally used for decorative purposes; however, occasionally it is used in making apple butter. Available early October through late October.*
* All dates of availability are approximations. For exact dates of availability please call (661) 822-5021.