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.
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 ★
Somewhat tart, very juicy & fruity. Ripens mid-July. 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.
Bellatrix ★
Wildly tart & hard, with an amazing and complex flavor, better tasted than described. Early November. A NSO developed variety from our breeding program. (more)
Capella ★
Slightly tart with tropical fruit flavors. Ripens in early October. A NSO-developed variety from our apple breeding program.
Diadem ★
Sweet, with flowery honey Aromas and flavors. These tend to be mighty large, but they are naturally very very slow-to-brown when cut. So, it is easy to do slices to share with the family at dinnertime, and for a cheese and cracker plate. 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.
Electra ★
Sweet-tart, very fruity and very firm. An absolutely wonderful eating apple. Late August. 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.
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.