Curran’s Orchard grows luscious fruit sprayed with 1/3 of the typical amount of chemicals.
Growing apples this way is a difficult task, but we think that the challenge is worth it. Our goal is to provide you with pure, delicious, worry-free fruit without a lot of chemicals!
We know that you will enjoy eating freshly picked apples without having to wash them first. Come and enjoy the Fall season at Curran’s Orchard!
What’s Growing in Curran’s Orchard
Name | Description | Season starts |
Red Delicious Apples | A classic known for its mild, sweet flavor and long storage life | Sept – Oct |
Zestar | Crisp, juicy flavor similar to Honey Crisp but ripens one week earlier. | Early Sept |
Honey Crisp | Crunchy, mildly aromatic and juicy. Excellent for eating fresh, stores well. | Early Sept |
Gala | Sweet, aromatic, flavorful | Early Sept |
McIntosh | Good for eating fresh, as a dessert apple, or cooking. Excellent for apple sauces. | Early Sept |
Cortland | Mild, white-fleshed apple that is great for eating fresh, cooking, and apple sauces. | Mid-Sept |
Empire | A cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious. Great for eating fresh. | Mid-Sept |
Jonathan | Moderately tart, distinctive flavor. Good fresh, baked, or for applesauce | Mid-Sept |
Yellow Delicious | America’s favorite snacking apples! | Early Oct |
Jonagold | A cross between Jonathan and Gold Delicious. Excellent for eating fresh. | Early Oct |
Northern Spy | A distinctively aromatic sweet/tart taste (our favorite cooking apple) | Early Oct |
Snowsweet | Crisp with excellent flavor – great for eating fresh | early Oct |
Rome Beauty | Primarily a cooking apple. Excellent for pies and baked apples. | mid-Oct |
Blushing Gold | A spicy tasting apple relative of the Golden Delicious – great for eating fresh | mid-Oct |
Fuji | Exceptionally crisp and juicy with a delightful aroma. An excellent apple for eating fresh. | mid-Oct |
Suncrisp | sweet, spicy flavor – great for eating fresh. Stores well. | late-Oct |
Granny Smith | Rich tart flavor and tender skin. Excellent for baking, salads, or eating fresh. | late-Oct |
Raspberries | Pick your own luscious red raspberries | Late August till first hard frost |
Tart cherries | Pick your own tart cherries | Late June- early July |