Mid October - Now picking whatever is left on the trees for finishing up the season!!
Saturday Mankato Farmers markets... 10/18 & 25 we are off, so we will see you back for ALL winter markets! Grab apples until we run out! Before the end of the year this year.
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Harvesting over 40 varieties of apples!
Make sure to check out the apples that land
in Tallgrass Cider too! ;)
Early Season
PristineEnigma
Centennial Crabapple
State FairPaula Red
KinderKrisp
Porters Perfection
Knobbed Russet
Winecrisp
Spartan
Late Season
Honeygold *Late Season Favorite!Fireside/Connell Red *Late Season Favorites!
HaralsonFameuse
Jonathan
Jonathan
Golden Russet *Late Season Favorite Heirloom!
Ashmead's Kernel *Limited heirloom!
Ortley
Scott's Fine Winter
Black Ben Davis
Recipes
Fritters
Apple Picking Season is Here, Don't You Want More Than a McIntosh?
New York Times, Oct. 2014
University of MN Extension Video (1:48)
Apple Facts:
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/apples/facts.cfm
Weights & Measurements
Accuracy of these measurements will vary from apple to apple,
based on average size, how they cook down, etc.
based on average size, how they cook down, etc.
1 9-inch pie needs:
2-3 lbs apples
1 Pound equals:
3 medium apples - 2 cups sliced
1/4 Peck equals:
2.5-3 lbs apples - 8-9 medium apples - one 9 inch pie
1/2 Peck equals:
5-6 lbs apples - 5 pints applesauce - 8 cups jelly
1 Peck equals:
10-12 pounds - 32 medium apples - 3-4~ 9 inch pies
7-9 quarts frozen - 4 quarts canned
7-9 quarts frozen - 4 quarts canned
1 Half Bushel equals:
20-24 lbs - 8-10 quarts canned
1 Bushel equals:
40-48 pounds - 126 medium apples - 15~ 9 inch pies
30-36 pints frozen - 15-20 quarts canned
A Huge Thank You to our Sponsor-A-Tree supporters
who made a capital investment in our growing orchard. Each supporter will be honored with a sign by their heirloom apple tree. Thank you for your support in this long-term investment!
2016: Joan & Robby Doss, Anne & Andy Biebl, Yvonne & Lee Weber (pear), Steve & Jessica Lindee, Kristin & Dale Anderson, Anonymous, Anita Prestidge & Aldean Hendrickson, Kellie & Chris Newman. Bob & Linda Beck.
2017: Lisa & Jesse Taralseth, Pat Nelson, Penny Nelson, Yvonne & Lee Weber, Betti & Ken Kamolz, Nick & Lexi Pietsch, Sarah & Steve Sveine, Terry & Ellie Sveine, Jan O'Marron, Dustan & Melissa Cross, Beth & Laine Sletta, Anne & Andy Biebl, Paul & Gail Lindfors, Kayla Bartlett.
2017: Lisa & Jesse Taralseth, Pat Nelson, Penny Nelson, Yvonne & Lee Weber, Betti & Ken Kamolz, Nick & Lexi Pietsch, Sarah & Steve Sveine, Terry & Ellie Sveine, Jan O'Marron, Dustan & Melissa Cross, Beth & Laine Sletta, Anne & Andy Biebl, Paul & Gail Lindfors, Kayla Bartlett.
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