Smiths' Apples
Smiths' Apples

Apple Report

What's ready to pick right now, and what's coming. Updated throughout the season.

Variety About Status
Zestar!

Crisp and tangy with hints of brown sugar and citrus. A zippy, refreshing bite.

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Sunrise

Sweet-tart balance with a firm, crisp texture. Bright and lively flavour.

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Gingergold

Mildly sweet with a hint of ginger spice. Tender, aromatic flesh.

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Gala

Mild, sweet with hints of vanilla and honey. Crisp texture with a pleasant crunch.

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Honeycrisp

Exceptionally sweet and crisp with honey notes and balanced tartness. Explosive crunch.

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McIntosh

Tart and juicy with tender, aromatic flesh. Classic, distinctive apple flavour.

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Aurora Golden Gala

Sweet and crisp with a golden yellow skin. Delicate, honey-like sweetness.

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Northern Spy

Tart and complex with a firm, crisp texture. Excellent balance of sweet and tart.

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How We Grow

We grow our apples with the long-term health of our orchard in mind.

We use an integrated pest management approach, which means we monitor insects and disease closely and only step in when necessary. This helps protect the crop while avoiding unnecessary treatments.

Healthy soil matters. We focus on building it through natural amendments and good orchard practices that support strong trees and consistent fruit quality.

We walk the orchard regularly throughout the growing season, making decisions block by block. Growing good apples takes attention, patience, and respect for the land.

Apple Storage Tips

To keep your apples fresh and crisp, store them in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or the crisper drawer. Apples release ethylene gas, which can speed up ripening in nearby produce, so it is best to keep them away from ethylene-sensitive items like leafy greens.

Check your apples regularly and remove any that show signs of spoilage. One bad apple really can spoil the bunch. For best quality, most apples will keep well for several weeks in the fridge, and some varieties can last even longer when properly stored.

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