Spy Gold, Enterprise, Stellar, Sansa, Jonathan, Red Fuji,
Myra Fuji, Sweet Sixteen, Red Free, Scarlet Gala, Big Red Gala, Scarlet O'Hara,
Sun Crisp, Rome Beauty. We have grafted about 50 other varieties of antique
apples including "Lady, " one of the oldest recorded varieties, this apple also
known as Pomme d' Api is said to date back to Roman Empire era. Lady is a very
small, firm, winter apple that is red on one side and pale yellow or off white
on the other side.
If you do not see your favorites here, e-mail or phone us and we will let you
know if we have what you are looking for. Due to mother nature our availability
of each variety changes with seasons.
STORAGE OF APPLES
Place apples in a clear plastic bag (without holes). You can use a large
zip type bag or use a bag with a tie wrapper, place in your refigerator
to keep them crisp. Larger apples have a shorter storage life than small
ones, use the large ones first. Apples left at room temperature should
be used within a few weeks. Some apples store much longer than others.
Ask us which apples store the best and we will be glad to help.
Photo by: Betty Hall copyright
BLACKBERRIES
Our varieties of blackberries are all thornless and begin ripening early
to mid July. They will be available into late August.
BLACK RASPBERRIES
Sweet and full of flavor. These black jewels are a treat to any
palette. Picking season mid June to July.
BLUEBERRIES
These great tasting berries are one of our favorite berries. Besides
tasting so good, the are good for you!!!! Blueberries are loaded with
antioxidants! Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Center (HNRCA)
have found that blueberries rank #1 in antioxidant activity when compared
to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants help neutralize harmful
by-products of metabolism called "free radicals" that can lead to cancer and other
age related diseases. In addition to health they have visual appeal, intense blue
color and sweet delectable flavor.
Blueberries are a healthy and convenient food. Delicious, sweet blues are
low in fat and a great source of fiber as well as vitamin C. One cup serving
of fresh blueberries (about 80 calories) will give you five grams of fiber,
that is more than most fruits and vegetables.
After visiting growers and feasting on berries from Massachusetts,
Maine and Oregon we decided we had to have our own! Our first full
crop arrived in 2002. We have several varieties and plan on planting
more each year.
You can pick your own and save! If you need a large quantity
pre-picked, please phone ahead and reserve (859) 987-6480. You may
want to check out our blackberries when you call or visit, they mix very
well to make a fantastic blackberry, blueberry jam (aka black & blue).
Come on down to the valley and enjoy our Kentucky fresh blueberries
beginning mid June through mid August. Mark your calendar for
Blueberry Jubilee and Pancake Day.
PEARS (European & Asian)
"Pear blossoms"
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Our pears begin ripening in early August and end in October. They
include Shinsui & Kosui (early August), Magness & Maxine (mid
August), Chojuro (early September), Meigeitsu & Harrow Sweet (mid
September), Korean Giant (late September/ early October).
PEACHES & NECTARINES
Because of the weather conditions, mother nature sometimes takes the lovely
fruits from us for a season, therefore, the varieties available depend on the lack
of late frost. Almost all peaches are freestone including FLAMING FURY, REDSKIN, BISCOE,
MADISON, FAYETTE, CONTENDER, JIM DANDEE, RISING STAR, RELIANCE, BELLE OF GEORGIA and
BLUSHING STAR (our only two white peaches) and last but not least the HARDI
RED NECTARINE.
GIFT BOXES
Gift boxes are available by phoning (859) 987-6480 or
by sending us and e-mail. We will get back with
you. Apples that do not ripen until September are
best for shipping. We can have your gift box ready
when you arrive or we can ship it for you. Jams,
jellies, apple butter, pumpkin butter, honey, dried
apples or small crafts can be added to your gift
box. Just let us know what variety of apples
you want.
If you wish us to ship apples during the Christmas
season, for best selections, please place your order
no later than mid November. We will ship Christmas
holiday apples no later than December 15.
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