We Pick/U-Pick Apples

Apple Ripening Schedule

Dates are approximate and can change due to weather conditions.  Please stay tuned to our social media for updates.

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At Justus Orchard, you can buy your apples already pre-picked or you can pick your own apples.  Whether you choose to U-Pick or We Pick Apples, you can sample, mix, and match to make sure go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking. 

 

Apple Ripening Schedule

Remember that weather can be a factor in fruit ripening dates, picking, and availability.

(While Supplies Last)

VarietyDescriptionRipening Schedule
Gala
Sweet Eating
Ready Now U Pick or We Pick!
Sweetie (Gala-Braeburn cross, generic Jazz)
Sweet Eating
Finished for the 2026 Season
Summerset (Honeycrisp-Fuji cross)
Sweet Tart Eating or Cooking
Ready Now We Pick!
Sweet Maia
Sweet 
Ready Now We Pick!
September Wonder (Early Fuji)
Sweet-Tart /Eating or Cooking
Ready Now U Pick or We Pick!
Golden Supreme
Sweet Eating or Cooking
Ready Now We Pick!
Honeycrisp
Sweet/Tart Eating or Cooking
Ready Now We Pick!
Ruby Mac/Cortlands
Sweet-Tart /Eating or Cooking
Ready Now We Pick!
Ludacrisp
Sweet/Tart Eating
Mid September
Rosalaee
Sweet/Tart Eating
Mid to Late September
Crimson  Crisp
Sweet/Tart and Crunchy
Ready Now U Pick or We Pick!
Ambrosia
Sweet/Eating or Cooking
Early to Mid September
Mutsu and Shizuka
Sweet-Tart /Eating or Cooking
Shizuka Ready Now We Pick!
Red Cameo
Slightly Tart/Eating or Cooking
Mid to Late September 
Jonagold/JonaPrince
Sweet-Tart /Eating or Cooking
Mid September
Stayman Winesap/Snapp Stayman
Tart/Eating or Cooking
Late September
Red Rome
Medium Tart/Eating or Cooking
Late September
Early Pink Lady
Sweet-Tart/Eating
Late September
Evercrisp
Sweet-Tart/Eating or Cooking
Early October
Late Fuji
Sweet/Eating or Cooking
Mid October
Granny Smith
Tart/Eating or Cooking
Early October
Pink Lady
Tart
Mid October
Goldrush
Sweet-Tart/Eating or Cooking
Mid October
Arkansas Black
Tart/Eating or Cooking
Mid to Late October