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