est. 2015

Cider Time Orchard

Our 2023 apple season is off to a good start.

We are now picking Honeygold and Fireside apples and will have them for sale or for u-pick. Will be checking on SnowSweet and Wolf River today. Will have Haralson next week.

Next week we will also have the cider making equipment ready for anyone who wishes to make their own 1/2 gallon of cider.

We will continue to have pickled asparagus, honey and frozen apple cider for sale.​

We are open for business on weekends. Our hours will be:

• Friday 10AM to 6PM
  
• Saturday 10AM to 6PM
  
• Sunday 10AM to 4PM
  

Apple availability:

Now:

• Zestar - Crisp and Juicy and excellent eating.
  
• Sweetango - Crisp and sweet, with a lively touch of citrus, honey and spice.
  
• ​Frostbite - Tangy, very sweet, and juicy and is almost like biting into a piece of sugarcane.
  
• Snappy Mac - Medium, blushing red fruit and a spicy-sweet flavor perfect for eating fresh or baking.
  
• ​Honeycrisp - Large, dappled red fruit with a well-balanced flavor. Has excellent storage life. Fresh eating!
  
• Honeygold - Golden to yellow-green fruit. Sweet, crisp and juicy with hint of pear taste.
  
• Fireside - Crisp, fresh, sweet and a hint of slight banana taste.
  
• Sweet Sixteen - Super sweet with a flavor of vanilla with just a hint of molasses and fine bourbon.
  
• Fireside - Crisp, fresh, sweet and a hint of slight banana taste
  

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Mid to Late September

• Wolf River - This is a mildly sweet and juicy apple with just a little bit of spice and tartness.
  

Late September to Early October

• SnowSweet - Savory, almost buttery flavor! Sweet with a slight tart balance and rich overtones. 
  
• Haralson - Crisp and juicy, having a tart flavor. Good for eating, cooking, and pies.
  
• Prairie Spy - Juicy, crisp and mildly sweet with a rich, aromatic subacid flavor. 
  

Do not hesitate to give me a call or text if you have any questions (612-770-3052)