Apple Varieties Grown at Ela Orchard Include:
| Variety | Approximate Ripening |
|---|---|
| Lodi | Late July - August |
| Melba | August into September |
| Redfree | Late August into September |
| Milton | Late August into September |
| Wealthy | Late August into September |
| Honeycrisp | September - October |
| Gala | September - October |
| McIntosh | September - October |
| Cortland | September - October |
| Macoun | September - October |
| Spartan | Late September into winter |
| Liberty | Late September into winter |
| Empire | Late September into winter |
| Jonathan | Late September into winter |
| Jonafree | Late September into winter |
| Red Delicious | Late September into winter |
| Tolman Sweet | October into winter |
| Snow | October into winter |
| Wolf River | October into winter |
| Ida Red | Later October into winter |
| Jonagold | Later October into winter |
| Golden Russet | Later October into winter |
| Golden Delicious | Later October into winter |
| Stayman Winesap | Later October into winter |
| Black Willow Twig | Later October into winter |
| Fuji | Later October into winter |
|
Rome Beauty, |
We have a small amount of these varieties, and they ripen at various times throughout the season. |
Pear Varieties grown at Ela Orchard include:
- Parker Pears - September/October
- Lincoln Pears - September
- Bosc Pears
- Moonglow Pears - October
The harvest season extends from late July through October. We color-pick apples as they ripen.
No two growing seasons are the same: Maturity dates, volume of harvest, size and quality in specific varieties are determined by conditions which vary from season to season.