The Farm Throughout the Year

We do a lot of things at Alternative Roots Farm! Here's a snapshot of what your year with us can look like!!

In the swing of apple season now watch for updates on varieties and fresh apple cider pressings!

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Apples :: Chestnut Crabapple

Early Season • Sweet

Ripens

Early September

Characteristics

Delicious flavor in a small package. This beautiful 2" apple is pale yellow, streaked with red blushes and some russeting. Creamy white flesh is fine-grained and crisp, with a sweet, nut-like flavor that is great for fresh eating, cooking or making jellies. In the orchard it is an  excellent pollinator for other apples.

History

Released by the UofMN in 1946.

Parentage: Wealthy x Unknown

Storage

Keeps 4-5 weeks

Apples :: Pristine

Pristine apple.

Early • Tart

Ripens

Late July

Characteristics

Wonderfully tart, crisp, juicy and firm, with flavor and sweetness under the tartness. Medium-sized lemony-yellow hued skin with a pink blush, and white to cream flesh. Great flavor, and keeping, for an early apple.

History

Introduced in 1994.

Parentage: Co Op 10 x Camuzat.

Storage

1-2 weeks.

Notes

Has a biennial tendency. 2018 was or first crop and we are delighted with the flavor and crispness for such an early apple! We are excited to add this to our long list of apple varieties.

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