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 very new or heritage/antique varieties. We will continue to update descriptions and pictures as young trees start producing.
- Varieties in very limited quantities are often stickered either with the variety name or a number, for ease of identification. To identify this year's varieties labeled with only a number, look here.
- Many of our apple varieties are available in limited quantities and will not be available at all farmers' market or CSA pickup location sites.
- Are you an apple fan? Pick up an "Apple Passport" when you visit and make tasting notes as you enjoy adventures in flavors all through apple season!
- Look here for a bunch of apple recipes
★ = Indicates a NSO developed variety.
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 ... (more)
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 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 ... (more)