August 30 Apple Updates

 Over on the Apples page we try to post seasonal updates; with much more posted to social media!

August 30 - Once we hit September it's truly apple season in people's minds AND we kick off our Fall Apple Shares. John reports that the apples seem slightly behind, which makes things interesting. 

We picked Paula Red and Zestar! as our main early season varieties, then there is usually a slight pause in harvest before mid-season varieties kick in. The calm before the storm isn't quite right, but you get the idea...the deep inhale before the chaos of apple season. lol.

Now picking - ...watch for updates! 

Available: Zestar!, Centennial Crab. Limited amount of Chestnut Crabapple and Centennial Crabapple available.  

Apple Shares are sold out for 2022.

 

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Apples :: Centennial Crabapple

Early Season • Sweet-tart

Ripens

Mid August

Characteristics

This sprightly summer treat was released by the University of Minnesota in 1957. This is not the crabapple you used to throw at the neighbor kids! This is a great tasting juicy snack. Great apple flavor in a little package. Don’t miss this one; it’s only around for a short time in the summer! Use for fresh eating and cooking.

History

Released by the UofMN in 1957.

Parentage: Wealthy x Dolgo

Storage

Keeps 2-3 weeks

Farm Store Update 8/23

 

Summercrisp Pears

Featured

Grab them before they're gone!

Summercrisp Pears - crisp, mild pears, reminiscent of an asian pear

Pristine Apples - classic early season tart apple

Centennial Crabapples - sweet-tart in a small, delicious package, fresh eating

Centennial Crabapple

What's in Stock

Apples - 3lb bags/$7.50 - Pristine, Zestar!, Paula Red

Apple/Pear - quarts/$4 - Centennial Crabapple, Summercrisp pear

Eggs - $5/dz

Kale - $3

Cucumbers - $1

Dill - $3 bunch

Garlic - $1.50-2.00

Applesauce - $7

Cherry tomatoes - $4

Herbal Healing Salve - $15

Herbal Bug Spray - $6

Herbal Tinctures - $15-25 - Willow bark (pain relief), Holy Basil (adaptogen, stress), Ashwaganda (adaptogen, inflammation), Astragalus (immune modulator), Stinging Nettles (allergies)

Restocked/Coming Soon - beans, apple butter, jam, slicing tomatoes

Pristine

Pear :: Summercrisp

 

Pears :: Summercrisp

Early Season

Ripens

Mid-August

Characteristics

Small to medium, crispy pears (3″-3.5″ fruits) that are good for fresh eating. Red-blushed fruit with mild flavor and crisp texture strongly reminiscent of an Asian pear.

History

Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1985.

Storage

3 weeks.

Notes

It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.