Apples
Welcome to Adventures in Flavor! Hundreds of varieties of apples are here at the farm, in a wide range of colors, sizes, and (most importantly!) flavor. Most of the varieties are either heritage varieties or very new varieties, including many we have developed ourselves!
- Most apple varieties are available in limited quantities and will not be available at all farmers’ market or CSA pickup location sites.
- Look here for a bunch of apple recipes
★ = Indicates a NSO developed variety.
Adam’s Russet ★
Similar to but slightly more intensely flavored than Adam’s Pearmain. This russet “sport,” was discovered by NSO sometime in 2011. Ripens in mid-September.Adam’s Russet
Similar to but slightly more intensely flavored than Adam’s Pearmain. This russet “sport,” was discovered by NSO sometime in 2011. Ripens in mid-September.
Adhara ★
Stay tuned! Coming into production. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Adhara
Stay tuned! Coming into production. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Alamak ★
Slightly tart with rich, fruity flavor. Early September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Alamak
Slightly tart with rich, fruity flavor. Early September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Algol ★
Stay tuned! Coming in to production. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Algol
Stay tuned! Coming in to production. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Alkmene
Sweet-tart with a fruity flavor. A Cox’s Orange Pippin cross from Belgium with a tender, breaking texture. Circa 1930. Ripens in Early September.Alkmene
Sweet-tart with a fruity flavor. A Cox’s Orange Pippin cross from Belgium with a tender, breaking texture. Circa 1930. Ripens in Early September.
American Beauty
Sweet with a rich, spicy flavor, and a firm, breaking texture. Originally from Sterling, Massachusetts, Circa 1854. Ripens in early September.American Beauty
Sweet with a rich, spicy flavor, and a firm, breaking texture. Originally from Sterling, Massachusetts, Circa 1854. Ripens in early September.
Ashmead’s Kernel
Sweet-tart spicy apple with a firm, non-breaking texture. One of the “classic,” heirloom varieties in the U.S. A traditional English variety, it was raised from seed planted by Dr. Ashmead, an eminent physician from Gloucester. Rated first in quality a few years ago in a blind taste test by the Royal Horticultural Society. Originating in Gloucester, England Circa […]Ashmead’s Kernel
Sweet-tart spicy apple with a firm, non-breaking texture. One of the “classic,” heirloom varieties in the U.S. A traditional English variety, it was raised from seed planted by Dr. Ashmead, an eminent physician from Gloucester. Rated first in quality a few years ago in a blind taste test by the Royal Horticultural Society. Originating in Gloucester, England Circa 18th century. Ripens in early September.
Bellatrix ★
A new (2021) variety from our breeding program, Bellatrix is a variety resulting from planting open pollinated (we know the mama but not the papa) seed of Enterprise. This is kind of interesting because Enterprise offspring are usually pretty boring. It ranges from tart to eye wateringly tart – and the tartness sneaks up on you. It […]Bellatrix
A new (2021) variety from our breeding program, Bellatrix is a variety resulting from planting open pollinated (we know the mama but not the papa) seed of Enterprise. This is kind of interesting because Enterprise offspring are usually pretty boring.
It ranges from tart to eye wateringly tart – and the tartness sneaks up on you. It has a difficult to describe complex flavor and is very firm.
In appearance it ranges from kind of looking like a normal apple to having lumpy bumpy russet with patches of red and yellow. The latter have what I call rustic beauty. The rustic beautiful ones are the best tasting.
Bellatrix is awful to grow due to its propensity to crack as it approaches maturity. Many of the fruit we sell have small cracks on the bottom but many fruit on the tree crack so badly that they are unusable. It will probably get to remain in the orchard even with this flaw due to its unique beauty and amazing flavor.
Benoni
Sweet-tart, with an intriguing flavor, and tender breaking texture. It has notably short storage life. Originally from Dedham, Massachusetts circa 1832. Ripens in mid-July.Benoni
Sweet-tart, with an intriguing flavor, and tender breaking texture. It has notably short storage life. Originally from Dedham, Massachusetts circa 1832. Ripens in mid-July.
Berne Rose
Sweet-tart apple with a rich, spicy, fruity flavor and a firm, moderately-breaking texture. A Swiss apple similar to Baldwin. Circa 1880s. Ripens Early November.Berne Rose
Sweet-tart apple with a rich, spicy, fruity flavor and a firm, moderately-breaking texture. A Swiss apple similar to Baldwin. Circa 1880s. Ripens Early November.
Betelgeuse ★
Sweet, intense, complex, and crunchy. Early October. A NSO developed variety from our apple breeding program.Betelgeuse
Sweet, intense, complex, and crunchy. Early October. A NSO developed variety from our apple breeding program.
Black Twig
Sweet-tart, spicy, and fruity-tasting apple with hard moderately-breaking texture. Originated as a seedling on the farm of Major Rankin Toole near Fayetteville, Tennessee and was distributed by nurseryman Mr. Twitty. Circa 1833. Ripens in mid-October.Black Twig
Sweet-tart, spicy, and fruity-tasting apple with hard moderately-breaking texture. Originated as a seedling on the farm of Major Rankin Toole near Fayetteville, Tennessee and was distributed by nurseryman Mr. Twitty. Circa 1833. Ripens in mid-October.
Blue Pearmain
Huge fruit with sweet, fruity flavor with firm, moderately breaking texture and excellent storage life. Variety is believed to have originated in America, and was widely propagated throughout New England and New York in the 19th century. It is also reputed to have been Thoreau’s favorite apple. Circa 1700s. Ripens late september. “I know a […]Blue Pearmain
Huge fruit with sweet, fruity flavor with firm, moderately breaking texture and excellent storage life. Variety is believed to have originated in America, and was widely propagated throughout New England and New York in the 19th century. It is also reputed to have been Thoreau’s favorite apple. Circa 1700s. Ripens late september.
“I know a Blue-Pearmain tree, growing within the edge of a swamp, almost as good as wild. You would not suppose that there was any fruit left there, on the first survey, but you must look according to system…. If I am sharp-set, for I do not refuse the Blue-Pearmain, I fill my pockets on each side; and as I retrace my steps in the frosty eve, being perhaps four or five miles from home, I eat one first from this side, and then from that, to keep my balance.” -Henry David Thoreau, from his essay “Wild Apples”
Bottle Greening
Tart with a citrusy flavor with a tender, non-breaking flesh texture. A real surprise to all those who think all green apples taste like Granny Smith! Originated in New York and was named because of a large hollow in the tree that served as a hiding place for workmen’s liquor bottles. Circa early 1800s. Ripens in early October.Bottle Greening
Tart with a citrusy flavor with a tender, non-breaking flesh texture. A real surprise to all those who think all green apples taste like Granny Smith! Originated in New York and was named because of a large hollow in the tree that served as a hiding place for workmen’s liquor bottles. Circa early 1800s. Ripens in early October.
Brown Russet
Sweet, slightly spicy flavor, with a firm non-breaking texture. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in early October.Brown Russet
Sweet, slightly spicy flavor, with a firm non-breaking texture. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in early October.
Brushy Mountain Limbertwig
Sweet-tart with a complex fruity spicy flavor, this apple was developed in the Brushy Mountain region of northwestern North Carolina, where it is grown commercially. Hard breaking texture. Trees grow in a weeping form. Circa 19th century. Ripens in early November.Brushy Mountain Limbertwig
Sweet-tart with a complex fruity spicy flavor, this apple was developed in the Brushy Mountain region of northwestern North Carolina, where it is grown commercially. Hard breaking texture. Trees grow in a weeping form. Circa 19th century. Ripens in early November.
Caney Fork Limbertwig
Sweet with a spicy, fruity flavor and firm, moderately breaking texture. Keeps well in storage. Originated in Kentucky, in the Caney Fork region of the Cumberland mountains. Unknown date of origin. Ripens early November.Caney Fork Limbertwig
Sweet with a spicy, fruity flavor and firm, moderately breaking texture. Keeps well in storage. Originated in Kentucky, in the Caney Fork region of the Cumberland mountains. Unknown date of origin. Ripens early November.
Capella ★
Slightly tart with tropical fruit flavors. Ripens in early October. A NSO-developed variety from our apple breeding program.Capella
Slightly tart with tropical fruit flavors. Ripens in early October. A NSO-developed variety from our apple breeding program.
Cherryville Black
Sweet, rich fruity spicy-flavored apple with tender, non-breaking texture. Grown by a family in Cherryville, NC for over 100 years. Circa 1800s. Ripens in mid-August.Cherryville Black
Sweet, rich fruity spicy-flavored apple with tender, non-breaking texture. Grown by a family in Cherryville, NC for over 100 years. Circa 1800s. Ripens in mid-August.
Chestnut Crab
A small apple packed with unique nutty, fruity flavors, and a dense fine-grained flesh. A cross between Malinda by Siberian crab apple. Developed at the University of Minnesota, the tree has slightly weeping tendencies. Circa 1949. Ripens in late August.Chestnut Crab
A small apple packed with unique nutty, fruity flavors, and a dense fine-grained flesh. A cross between Malinda by Siberian crab apple. Developed at the University of Minnesota, the tree has slightly weeping tendencies. Circa 1949. Ripens in late August.
Coe’s Golden Drop
Very small, sweet-tart, very fruity-flavored apples with a firm, non-breaking texture. Does not keep well. Originally from England, circa 1842. Ripens in mid-September.Coe’s Golden Drop
Very small, sweet-tart, very fruity-flavored apples with a firm, non-breaking texture. Does not keep well. Originally from England, circa 1842. Ripens in mid-September.
Coop 17
Sweet and fruity apple with a hard, non-breaking texture. One of the parents that gave rise to Gold Rush. Recent introduction. Ripens in late October.Coop 17
Sweet and fruity apple with a hard, non-breaking texture. One of the parents that gave rise to Gold Rush. Recent introduction. Ripens in late October.
Cornish Aromatic
Sweet with a mild aromatic flavor and tender texture. This variety was discovered in Cornwall in 1813 but is suspected of being considerably older. Ripens in late September.Cornish Aromatic
Sweet with a mild aromatic flavor and tender texture. This variety was discovered in Cornwall in 1813 but is suspected of being considerably older. Ripens in late September.
Crimson Crisp
Sweet-tart, mildly fruity apple with a hard, moderately-breaking texture. Also known as Co-op 39. Recent introduction. Ripens in late August to early September.Crimson Crisp
Sweet-tart, mildly fruity apple with a hard, moderately-breaking texture. Also known as Co-op 39. Recent introduction. Ripens in late August to early September.
Crimson Gold
Small, sweet-tart, finely textured apple with a strong fruity flavor reminiscent of wineberries and pink Starburst candies. From Albert Etter’s breeding program, originally called “Little Rosybloom,” circa 1944. This is the old variety of Crimson Gold from California, not the newer variety by the same name from Europe. Ripens in early November.Crimson Gold
Small, sweet-tart, finely textured apple with a strong fruity flavor reminiscent of wineberries and pink Starburst candies. From Albert Etter’s breeding program, originally called “Little Rosybloom,” circa 1944. This is the old variety of Crimson Gold from California, not the newer variety by the same name from Europe. Ripens in early November.
Dave’s Delight
Sweet apple with a spicy, strong, rich, very distinctive flavor and a hard breaking texture; some say it tastes like apple pie. Selected by Dave Orndorf, he extracted seed from a Suncrisp apple from Lynd’s Fruit Farm. It is believed to be a cross between Suncrisp and Melrose as these two varieties were planted in alternating rows. Recent […]Dave’s Delight
Sweet apple with a spicy, strong, rich, very distinctive flavor and a hard breaking texture; some say it tastes like apple pie. Selected by Dave Orndorf, he extracted seed from a Suncrisp apple from Lynd’s Fruit Farm. It is believed to be a cross between Suncrisp and Melrose as these two varieties were planted in alternating rows. Recent introduction. Ripens in late September.
Davey
Sweet, very juicy with a fruity flavor and tender, breaking texture. Discovered by S. Lothrop Davenport, Director of Worcestershire County Horticultural Society’s orchard of old American apple varieties. It is believed to be the offspring of McIntosh. Circa 1928. Awarded a first-class certificate by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in 1945. Ripens in mid-September.Davey
Sweet, very juicy with a fruity flavor and tender, breaking texture. Discovered by S. Lothrop Davenport, Director of Worcestershire County Horticultural Society’s orchard of old American apple varieties. It is believed to be the offspring of McIntosh. Circa 1928. Awarded a first-class certificate by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in 1945. Ripens in mid-September.
Diadem ★
Sweet, with flowery honey Aromas and flavors. Ripens mid-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Diadem
Sweet, with flowery honey Aromas and flavors. Ripens mid-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Dingolay ★
Sweet and very fruity. Ripens mid- to late-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Discovery
Sweet and complexly aromatic apple, the texture is firm and moderately-breaking. Storage life is notably short. Originally from England, Circa 1949, where it was called Thurston August. It was renamed Discovery in 1962. Ripens in mid-July.Discovery
Sweet and complexly aromatic apple, the texture is firm and moderately-breaking. Storage life is notably short. Originally from England, Circa 1949, where it was called Thurston August. It was renamed Discovery in 1962. Ripens in mid-July.
Early Beauty
Sweet-tart, mildly fruity apple with a moderately-hard breaking texture and short storage life. Also known as Redfree, it was released by Purdue University in 1981. Ripens in late July.Early Beauty
Sweet-tart, mildly fruity apple with a moderately-hard breaking texture and short storage life. Also known as Redfree, it was released by Purdue University in 1981. Ripens in late July.
Early Thompson
Moderately-tart, mild fruity flavor, very juicy with tender flesh texture. Recent, exact date of origin unkown. Ripens in mid-July.Early Thompson
Moderately-tart, mild fruity flavor, very juicy with tender flesh texture. Recent, exact date of origin unkown. Ripens in mid-July.
Eddie April
Sweet, fruity apple that sometimes gets hints of licorice or anise. Tender, moderately breaking texture. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in early October.Eddie April
Sweet, fruity apple that sometimes gets hints of licorice or anise. Tender, moderately breaking texture. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in early October.
Electra ★
Sweet-tart, very fruity and very firm. An absolutely wonderful eating apple. Late August. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Electra
Sweet-tart, very fruity and very firm. An absolutely wonderful eating apple. Late August. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Enterprise
Sweet apple with a fruity flavor, thick skin, and a firm, breaking texture. Recent introduction developed by Purdue University. Ripens in early October.Enterprise
Sweet apple with a fruity flavor, thick skin, and a firm, breaking texture. Recent introduction developed by Purdue University. Ripens in early October.
Esopus Spitzenberg
Tart apple with a rich, spicy flavor, delightfully firm and crisp. Circa 1790, it’s most well-known for being Thomas Jefferson’s favorite variety. A true dessert apple for connoisseurs. First grown in Esopus, New York. Ripens in early October.Esopus Spitzenberg
Tart apple with a rich, spicy flavor, delightfully firm and crisp. Circa 1790, it’s most well-known for being Thomas Jefferson’s favorite variety. A true dessert apple for connoisseurs. First grown in Esopus, New York. Ripens in early October.
Evil Queen
Enormous, sweet and juicy with a firm texture. These are actually very ripe Royalty apples; we sell them separately because the flavor profile is so different (they’re much sweeter!). Recent introduction. Ripens mid-September.Evil Queen
Enormous, sweet and juicy with a firm texture. These are actually very ripe Royalty apples; we sell them separately because the flavor profile is so different (they’re much sweeter!). Recent introduction. Ripens mid-September.
Fall Wine
Sweet-tart, fruity spicy-flavored with firm, breaking texture. An old American variety from New England, it was lost until rediscovered by Fred Ashworth of Heuvelton, New York. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in late October.Fall Wine
Sweet-tart, fruity spicy-flavored with firm, breaking texture. An old American variety from New England, it was lost until rediscovered by Fred Ashworth of Heuvelton, New York. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in late October.
Fang ★
Sweet and hard, with a rich spicy flavor. Ripens in early October. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Fang
Sweet and hard, with a rich spicy flavor. Ripens in early October. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Florina
A sweet, mild, fruity apple with firm, breaking texture. NSO fans of this variety call it “the bubblegum apple” due to its lovely pink color and appealing sweet flavor. A recent introduction, it was bred in France by the Station de Recherches d’Arboriculture Fruitiere, Angers. It is a cross of PRI 612-1 and Jonathan. Ripens in late […]Florina
A sweet, mild, fruity apple with firm, breaking texture. NSO fans of this variety call it “the bubblegum apple” due to its lovely pink color and appealing sweet flavor. A recent introduction, it was bred in France by the Station de Recherches d’Arboriculture Fruitiere, Angers. It is a cross of PRI 612-1 and Jonathan. Ripens in late September.
Fulu ★
Stay tuned! Coming in to production. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Gacrux ★
Hard crunch with sweet and appley flavor. Mid-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Gilpin
Sweet, slightly tart, with an excellent fruity flavor and firm non-breaking texture. Circa 1817, it’s origins are uncertain, although believed to be from Virginia. Ripens in mid-October.Gilpin
Sweet, slightly tart, with an excellent fruity flavor and firm non-breaking texture. Circa 1817, it’s origins are uncertain, although believed to be from Virginia. Ripens in mid-October.
Ginan ★
Sweet with luscious fruit flavors. Mid-September. A variety developed in our NSO apple breeding program.Ginan
Sweet with luscious fruit flavors. Mid-September. A variety developed in our NSO apple breeding program.
Gloas ★
Ripens early October. From the NSO apple-breeding programGloas
Ripens early October. From the NSO apple-breeding program
Gold Rush
Sweet-tart with a complex fruity spicy flavor with hard, breaking texture. Develops an excellent and unique aromatic sweet flavor after several weeks of refrigeration. If properly stored, can be kept for many months. Excellent for all uses. Really! A favorite for eating, pies, varietal cider, and drying. Stored Gold Rush may start to shrivel over […]Gold Rush
Sweet-tart with a complex fruity spicy flavor with hard, breaking texture. Develops an excellent and unique aromatic sweet flavor after several weeks of refrigeration. If properly stored, can be kept for many months. Excellent for all uses. Really! A favorite for eating, pies, varietal cider, and drying. Stored Gold Rush may start to shrivel over a couple months, but they retain their flavor and firm texture and so continue to be great for fresh eating during the winter months. Absolutely amazing apples! Purdue, Rutgers and Illinois (PRI) patented this variety 1993, bred as a cross of Golden Delicious and Coop 17. This variety was almost discarded because the breeder felt like it ripened too late, but it was saved and has become a popular variety grown for winter storage. (Join us in the fall for the Gold Rush Rush, during which you can stake your claim for 20-pound bags of apples and varietal cider to keep for the winter! For more details about Gold Rush as a storage apple, click here.) Ripens in late October.
Golden Supreme
Sweet-tart with a fruity flavor and a firm breaking texture. Originally from Idaho, circa 1960. Ripens in late August.Golden Supreme
Sweet-tart with a fruity flavor and a firm breaking texture. Originally from Idaho, circa 1960. Ripens in late August.
Gudja ★
Very tart and juicy. Crisp with great appley flavor. Early October.Gudja
Very tart and juicy. Crisp with great appley flavor. Early October.
Guyandotte Pippin
Small, sweet, complex, fruity-flavored apple with firm and breaking flesh. It was discovered along the banks of the Guyandotte River in West Virginia. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in early October.Guyandotte Pippin
Small, sweet, complex, fruity-flavored apple with firm and breaking flesh. It was discovered along the banks of the Guyandotte River in West Virginia. Unknown date of origin. Ripens in early October.
Haldus ★
Complex, spicy, slightly tart. Early October. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Haldus
Complex, spicy, slightly tart. Early October. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Haurer Pippin
Sweet-tart, rich, complexly-flavored apple with hard and moderately-breaking texture. Circa 1890’s, it was developed by Peter Hauer of Pleasant Valley, Santa Cruz County, California. This apple is still grown commercially in Watsonville, California. Ripens in mid-November.Haurer Pippin
Sweet-tart, rich, complexly-flavored apple with hard and moderately-breaking texture. Circa 1890’s, it was developed by Peter Hauer of Pleasant Valley, Santa Cruz County, California. This apple is still grown commercially in Watsonville, California. Ripens in mid-November.
Hawaii
Sweet-tart apple with a tropical fruit flavor and a firm, melting, breaking texture. Circa 1945, originally from California, this apple is the offspring of Golden Delicious. Ripens in late September.Hawaii
Sweet-tart apple with a tropical fruit flavor and a firm, melting, breaking texture. Circa 1945, originally from California, this apple is the offspring of Golden Delicious. Ripens in late September.
Heze ★
Sweet-tart with applely flavor, and very crunchy. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Heze
Sweet-tart with applely flavor, and very crunchy. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Holiday
Moderately tart with a fruity, spicy flavor and tender, firm, breaking texture. Does not keep well. Circa 1964, it was introduced by the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station as a cross between Jonathan by Macoun. Ripens in mid-September.Holiday
Moderately tart with a fruity, spicy flavor and tender, firm, breaking texture. Does not keep well. Circa 1964, it was introduced by the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station as a cross between Jonathan by Macoun. Ripens in mid-September.
Holstein
Has a rich, aromatic flavor, with dense, fine-grained, breaking flesh. Circa 1918, a seedling of Cox’s Orange Pippin from Hamburg, Germany. Ripens in mid-September.Holstein
Has a rich, aromatic flavor, with dense, fine-grained, breaking flesh. Circa 1918, a seedling of Cox’s Orange Pippin from Hamburg, Germany. Ripens in mid-September.
Hudson’s Golden Gem
Sweet, with a nutty, pear-like flavor with a hard, moderately-breaking texture. Circa 1931, it was discovered as a seedling along a fencerow in Oregon and was introduced by the Hudson Wholesale Nurseries of Tangent, Oregon. Ripens in late September.Hudson’s Golden Gem
Sweet, with a nutty, pear-like flavor with a hard, moderately-breaking texture. Circa 1931, it was discovered as a seedling along a fencerow in Oregon and was introduced by the Hudson Wholesale Nurseries of Tangent, Oregon. Ripens in late September.
Karaka
Sweet-tart and spicy. Ripens in late-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Karaka
Sweet-tart and spicy. Ripens in late-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Katharine
Sweet with a very complex tropical flavor reminiscent of licorice and banana. It has coarse, moderately breaking flesh. Circa 1920, this variety was developed by prolific apple breeder Albert Etter. One of Etter’s personal favorites, he named it after his wife. Ripens in early October.Katharine
Sweet with a very complex tropical flavor reminiscent of licorice and banana. It has coarse, moderately breaking flesh. Circa 1920, this variety was developed by prolific apple breeder Albert Etter. One of Etter’s personal favorites, he named it after his wife. Ripens in early October.
Keener Seedling
Sweet-tart with a unique, spicy flavor with firm, non-breaking texture. Circa 1880, it is originally from Lincoln County, North Carolina. Ripens in late October.Keener Seedling
Sweet-tart with a unique, spicy flavor with firm, non-breaking texture. Circa 1880, it is originally from Lincoln County, North Carolina. Ripens in late October.
Keepsake
Sweet-tart, rich apple with flavors reminiscent of bourbon and vanilla. It has a hard, yet breaking texture. Circa 1979, it was bred by the University of Minnesota and later went on to become one of the parents of Honeycrisp. Ripens in early October.Keepsake
Sweet-tart, rich apple with flavors reminiscent of bourbon and vanilla. It has a hard, yet breaking texture. Circa 1979, it was bred by the University of Minnesota and later went on to become one of the parents of Honeycrisp. Ripens in early October.
Kerry Pippin
Sweet with a complex, intense, aromatic, tropical flavor. It has hard, breaking texture and short storage life. Circa 1802, an old Irish variety. Ripens early August.Kerry Pippin
Sweet with a complex, intense, aromatic, tropical flavor. It has hard, breaking texture and short storage life. Circa 1802, an old Irish variety. Ripens early August.
Kestral
Sweet-tart with a unique, fruity flavor and a crisp, breaking texture. It has very finite storage life. Circa 1950, originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. Ripens in late August.Kestral
Sweet-tart with a unique, fruity flavor and a crisp, breaking texture. It has very finite storage life. Circa 1950, originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. Ripens in late August.
Kinder Krisp
Sweet, mildly-fruity apple with firm, breaking texture. A recent introduction, one of it’s parents is Honeycrisp. Ripens in late August.Kinder Krisp
Sweet, mildly-fruity apple with firm, breaking texture. A recent introduction, one of it’s parents is Honeycrisp. Ripens in late August.
Kinnard’s Choice
Sweet apple with a mild flavor with a hard, breaking texture. Circa mid-1800s, this Winesap seedling originated in Tennessee. It was once widely grown throughout northern Georgia and central Virginia. Ripens in late September.Kinnard’s Choice
Sweet apple with a mild flavor with a hard, breaking texture. Circa mid-1800s, this Winesap seedling originated in Tennessee. It was once widely grown throughout northern Georgia and central Virginia. Ripens in late September.
Lamb Abbey Pearmain
Sweet, mild, fruity flavor with a firm, breaking texture. A rare old English variety, Circa 1804, from a Newtown Pippin seed that was brought from America. Ripens in mid-September.Lamb Abbey Pearmain
Sweet, mild, fruity flavor with a firm, breaking texture. A rare old English variety, Circa 1804, from a Newtown Pippin seed that was brought from America. Ripens in mid-September.
Liberty
Moderately tart and fruity with a fine, hard, moderately-breaking texture. Becomes significantly sweeter in storage. Circa 1978, it was released by the New York Station in Geneva, NY. It is a disease-resistant apple. Ripens in mid-September.Liberty
Moderately tart and fruity with a fine, hard, moderately-breaking texture. Becomes significantly sweeter in storage. Circa 1978, it was released by the New York Station in Geneva, NY. It is a disease-resistant apple. Ripens in mid-September.
Little Jewel
Sweet and fruity with firm, and very crisp, breaking texture. Has long storage life. Recent introduction. Ripens in early October.Little Jewel
Sweet and fruity with firm, and very crisp, breaking texture. Has long storage life. Recent introduction. Ripens in early October.
Lord Hindlip
Sweet, and fruity with a tender, breaking texture. Known for its long storage life. Circa 1896, it is a classic English dessert apple. Ripens in late September.Lord Hindlip
Sweet, and fruity with a tender, breaking texture. Known for its long storage life. Circa 1896, it is a classic English dessert apple. Ripens in late September.
Lord Lambourne
Moderately tart, richly-flavored apple with tender flesh. A dessert apple from England, Circa 1907. Ripens in late August.Lord Lambourne
Moderately tart, richly-flavored apple with tender flesh. A dessert apple from England, Circa 1907. Ripens in late August.
Ludicrisp ★
Sweet, fruity, perfumey flavor with fine, tender, breaking flesh and long storage life. Circa 2010, this variety was developed by our own farmer Ike from a seed he planted in 1993. An NSO exclusive! Ripens in late September.Ludicrisp
Sweet, fruity, perfumey flavor with fine, tender, breaking flesh and long storage life. Circa 2010, this variety was developed by our own farmer Ike from a seed he planted in 1993. An NSO exclusive! Ripens in late September.
Margil
Moderately tart, richly aromatic flavor with firm texture. Possibly of French origins, circa 1600s. Ripens in late September.Margil
Moderately tart, richly aromatic flavor with firm texture. Possibly of French origins, circa 1600s. Ripens in late September.
Meissa ★
Sweet and juicy! Late August. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Meissa
Sweet and juicy! Late August. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Mollie’s Delicious
Sweet, unique fruity flavor with fine, breaking texture. Circa 1966, it was developed by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Ripens in early August.Mollie’s Delicious
Sweet, unique fruity flavor with fine, breaking texture. Circa 1966, it was developed by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Ripens in early August.
Monolith ★
Very tart, rich, spicy flavor with fine, firm, breaking texture. Circa 1997, this variety was developed by our own farmer Ike from seed planted in 1987. An NSO Exclusive! Ripens in mid August.Monolith
Very tart, rich, spicy flavor with fine, firm, breaking texture. Circa 1997, this variety was developed by our own farmer Ike from seed planted in 1987. An NSO Exclusive! Ripens in mid August.
Nunki ★
Middlin’ to sweet-tart. Hard, crunchy, nutty. Ripens mid- to late-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.Nunki
Middlin’ to sweet-tart. Hard, crunchy, nutty. Ripens mid- to late-September. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program.
Orin
Sweet, unique, fruity flavor with juicy, crisp, breaking texture. Circa 1940s, it was devoloped in Japan as a cross between Golden Delicious and Indo. Ripens in mid-October.Orin
Sweet, unique, fruity flavor with juicy, crisp, breaking texture. Circa 1940s, it was devoloped in Japan as a cross between Golden Delicious and Indo. Ripens in mid-October.
Orleans
Spicy flavor with hard, breaking texture. Circa 1924, it was developed in Geneva, NY as a cross between Red Delicious and Deacon Jones. Ripens in late September.Orleans
Spicy flavor with hard, breaking texture. Circa 1924, it was developed in Geneva, NY as a cross between Red Delicious and Deacon Jones. Ripens in late September.
Orleans Reinette
Tart, rich, spicy aroma with a wine-like finish, and breaking texture. Circa pre-1776, it originated in France. Ripens in late September.Orleans Reinette
Tart, rich, spicy aroma with a wine-like finish, and breaking texture. Circa pre-1776, it originated in France. Ripens in late September.
