Early Season, August First Kiss® — Slightly tart, aromatic, and similar levels of crispness and juiciness as a Honeycrisp. A new apple on the rise that is a descendant of Honeycrisp. Approximate First Picking: August 13th** Storage: Up to 5 months in cold storage
ZESTAR!® — A well balanced sweet-tart flavor with a hint of brown sugar and zesty overtones. It is extremely juicy and has a light crispness. Approximate First Picking: August 20th** Storage: Up to 2 months in cold storage
SweeTango® --A blast of sweetness with hints of fall spices and another apple crossed with Honeycrisp. The balanced acidity gives this apple a complex flavor that is unlike any other apple. Approximate First Picking: August 20th** Storage: 4-6 weeks in cold storage
Premier Honeycrisp® — This Honeycrisp “sport” ripens 2-3 weeks before the traditional Honeycrisp so you can get an early taste of Minnesota’s state apple. Approximate First Picking: August 30th** Storage: Up to 6 months in cold storage
Dandee Red® — Pleasantly tart, crisp, with a creamy white flesh. Another McIntosh sport great for baking. Approximate First Picking: August 16th** Storage: Up to 3 months in cold storage
Mid-Season, September Riverbelle® — Sweet, juicy, and outstanding crispness Approximate First Picking: Sept 8** Storage: 3-4 weeks in cold storage
Honeycrisp — A well balanced Sweet-tart taste that is exceptionally crisp and juicy. Minnesota’s claim to fame! Approximate First Picking: September 6th** Storage: Up to 6 months in cold storage
Jonamac — Balanced sweet and tart with a white and juicy flesh. The taste is more comparable to a Mcintosh than a Jonathon. Good for pies! Approximate First Picking: September 21st** Storage: Up to 4 months in cold storage
Honeygold — Extremely sweet with a crisp white flesh. A great substitute for Golden Delicious. Approximate First Picking: September 21st** Storage: 2-3 months cold storage
Macoun — A cross between McIntosh and Jersey Black. Balanced sweet and tart with floral undertones and a firm white flesh. Approximate First Picking: September 7th** Storage: 2-3 months cold storage
McIntosh — Primarily sweet and tart with hints of apple cider flavor. A classic baking apple Approximate First Picking: September 10th** Storage: 2-3 months cold storage
Crimson Crisp — A sweet-tart blend with spicy undertones. It is extremely crisp, firm, and crunchy. Approximate First Picking: September 26th** Storage: Up to 4 months in cold storage
Firestorm — Another Honeycrisp sport with improved red color, but maintains the same flavor and texture as a traditional Honeycrisp Approximate First Picking: September 17th** Storage: Up to 6 months in cold storage
Sweet 16 — Extremely sweet, very crisp, and juicy. It has been described as having notes of licorice and cherry lifesavers. Approximate First Picking: September 6th** Storage: 5 to 8 weeks in cold storage
Sansa — A cross between Japanese Akane and New Zealand Gala. Moderately sweet with a hint of acidity. The skin is smooth, and the cream-colored flesh is crisp. Approximate First Picking: September 17th** Storage: 4-6 weeks cold storage
Ruby Jon — Same sweet-tart flavor and firm texture as a Jonathon with a Ruby-red color Approximate First Picking: September 27th** Storage: 3-4 months cold storage
Estivale — Slightly more acidic than a Golden Delicious with notes of Strawberry and Pear. Its flesh is cream white, and it maintains a noticeable crispness. (Also known as La Crescents) Approximate First Picking: September 2nd** Storage: 3-4 months cold storage
Pixie Crunch — A balanced sweetness combined with dynamic floral and spicy notes. It has the firmness and crunchiness of a Honeycrisp hence the word “crunch” in its name. Approximate First Picking: September 28th** Storage: 3-4 months cold storage
Gala --Predominantly sweet, crisp, juicy with a dull white flesh. Small size for kids and snackers! Approximate First Picking: September 28th** Storage: 4-5 months cold storage
Kudos®-- A cross between Honeycrisp and Zestar. Excellent crisp, juicy texture with a sweet, well-balanced flavor and occasional tropical overtones. Approximate First Picking: September 20th** Storage: 4-5 months cold storage
Late Season, October Triumph®-- Released January 2021, Triumphs are a cross between Honeycrisp and Liberty. Juicy, sweet and well balanced. Approximate First Picking:October 1st** Storage: 5-6 months cold storage
Pazzaz® — Exceptionally sweet and subtly tart with a strong crunch. A descendant of Honeycrisp. Approximate First Picking: October 5th** Storage: 4 to 6 weeks in cold storage
Fuji — One of the sweetest apples around! Good for fresh eating and juicing. Approximate First Picking: October 2nd** Storage: 3-4 months cold storage
Fireside --Very sweet, exceptionally crisp, and juicy. One of the first apples introduced by the UofM breeding program! Approximate Picking: October 5th** Storage: 4-5months cold storage
Haralson — A complex tart flavor, extremely firm, and medium skin toughness. One of our most popular pie apples. Approximate First Picking: October 1st** Storage: 4 to 5 months in cold storage
Regent --A well balanced sweet flavor with a consistent firm texture. Good for fresh eating and holds its shape when baked. Approximate picking: October 6th** Storage: 4 to 5 months in cold storage Sweet Sonya — Intensely sweet with floral notes and a crisp texture. Crossed with a Gala but slightly sweeter. Approximate picking: October 6th** Storage: Up to 3 months in cold storage
Honeygold -- A cross between a Golden Delicious and Haralson. Sweet, honey-like flavor and crisp texture. Approximate picking: October 6th** Storage: Up to 3 months in cold storage
**dates can vary by two weeks depending on conditions.