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Parentage: A chance seedling related to the Esopus Spitzenburg apple. Discovered in Woodstock, New York in 1826
Availability: October through April or later while supplies last
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Description: A big, bold beauty, I have a fragrant sweet-tart flavor and juicy white flesh that’s perfect for the start of a great hard cider blend
Parentage: Developed by the Idaho Agricultural Experiment station from a cross between a Jonathan and Wagener.
Availability:Late September through May
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Description: Generations have known and loved my tender, sweet-tart fruit, famous since 1811. Try me. As the hard cider industry grows so does the interest of McIntosh for its distinct flavor.
Parentage: Discovered as a chance seedling by John McIntosh in 1811 in Ontario, Canada. It may be a descendant of the Snow Apple, also known as the Fameuse.
Availability: Mid September through May
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Description: I spy the elusive tart flavor that’s perfect for apple cider and hard cider base also pies and sauces.
Parentage: First planted in the early 1800s by Herman Chapin in East Bloomfield, New York but didn’t reach popularity until the 1852 when the American Pomological Society listed it as a new variety of promise and a variety worth cultivating.
Availability: Late October through May while supplies last
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Description: A beloved choice for cooking and cider, I have lightly freckled fruit, a sweet, spicy-tart flavor, and an aromatic scent that’s a treat in itself.
Parentage: Winesap apples are an apple cultivar developed in the 1800s.
Availability: Early-Oct
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Description: I’m mildly sweet and snappy with a juicy crisp bite that is sure to make you blush. Just like me. Originally grown Down Under, I’m a worldwide favorite for snacks and salads.
Parentage: Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red met in New Zealand, and the delightful result came to the U.S. in the 1970s.
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Description: Don’t let my juicy, sweet, and delightful red-flecked cheeks fool you. I pack a sassy crisp crunch that makes me an autumn favorite for fresh eating, salads, or sauce.
Parentage: Developed by the University of Minnesota breeding program using a cross between a Macoun and a Honeygold.
Availability: Mid-Sept through Dec
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Description: Pretty is as pretty does, and my sweet, juicy fruit stays white long after you cut it, making me a crowd-pleaser for salads, desserts, or fresh eating.
Parentage: Cross between a McIntosh and Ben Davis. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1898.
Availability: Late-Sept
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Description: Part Jonathan, part Golden Delicious, and all juicy, honeytart flavor, I’m a big, colorful apple that’s excellent for eating fresh, in salads, or for baking.
Parentage: Officially named in 1972, this apple is a cross between a Jonathan and a Golden Delicious.
Availability: Late-Sept
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Description: Striped on the outside, super-sweet and juicy on the inside, I pack loads of flavor into every crunchy bite. First grown in Japan, in tasty fresh or salads.
Parentage: A cross between a Red Delicious and a Ralls Janet. Introduced to the U.S. in the 1980s.
Availability: Late-Oct
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Description: Toss me into a backpack or lunchbox, and I’ll stay fresh, crisp, and juicy all day. My sweet-tart taste is a winner on teachers’ desks or in apple pies, too.
Parentage: Cross between a McIntosh and a Red Delicious. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1966.
Availability: Mid-Sept
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Description: A gold medal winner in pies, applesauce, or out of the hand, I have sunny skin, a sweet, mellow flavor, and flesh that stays fresh long after it’s cut.
Parentage: A chance seedling thought to be a cross between a Golden Reinette and a Grimes Golden.
Availability: Early-Oct
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Description: Pretty is as pretty does, and my sweet, juicy fruit stays white long after you cut it, making me a crowd-pleaser for salads, desserts, or fresh eating.
Parentage: Cross between a McIntosh and Ben Davis. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1898.
Availability: Late-Sept
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Description: This local girl hails from Sparta, Michigan, combining a brilliant red and green skin with tender sweet-tart flesh that’s popular for both eating and cooking.
Parentage: A natural mutation of the Macintosh, it was discovered in 1960 by Lewis Arends, who named it after his wife Pauline.
Availability: Mid-to-late Aug
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Description: A blend of spiciness with a bit of zing, I bring a sweet-tart thrill to every bite. My crunchy texture makes me delicious for snacks or baking.
Parentage: Officially named in 1972, this apple is a cross between a Jonathan and a McIntosh. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1944.
Availability: Early-Sept
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Description: My deep red color, heart shape, and mildly sweet flavor have made me an American classic since the 1870s.
Parentage: Discovered as a chance seeding by Jesse Hiatt in 1875, it got its name when Stark Bros. Nursery bought the rights to it in 1894.
Availability: Late-Sept to early-Oct
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Description: White stars, red stripes, and a taste you’ll love forever. Put me in a pie or press my juicy, aromatic fruit for delicious cider.
Parentage: Found in Wilmington, Massachussets in 1750, it was a favorite of Capt. Baldwin, who gave it his name.
Availability: Late Fall
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Description: My sooty brownish and brick red skin hides a secret: delectable, bittersweet flavors that makes some of the world’s finest juice and cider.
Parentage: Its ancestry is a mystery, but this variety was first grown in England.
Availability: Late season
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Description: Pretty is as pretty does, and my sweet, juicy fruit stays white long after you cut it, making me a crowd-pleaser for salads, desserts, or fresh eating.
Parentage: Cross between a McIntosh and Ben Davis. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1898.
Availability: Late-Sept
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Description: Thomas Jefferson knew me and loved me, and you will, too. My scarlet apples have juicy yellow flesh that’s a crowd-pleaser at Monticello and makes a tasty cider, too.
Parentage: Originated in Esopus, New York, in the late 18th century. It is believed to be one of the parents of the Jonathan.
Availability: Late-Sept to early-Oct
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Description: Go ahead, squeeze me! My golden fruit yields a sweet to bittersweet tang that adds intriguing layers to juice or hard cider.
Parentage: First discovered growing out of a wall at a water mill in Yarlington North Cadbury, Somerset, England in 1898.
Availability: Mid-to-late season
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Description: Psst, I’ve got the good stuff here. My dark mahogany and orange fruit yields sweet, tawny red juice with a remarkably zippy aftertaste, making top-quality cider.
Parentage: Originally from Somersetshire, England, it’s been raised in Kingston since 1820.
Availability: Late Sept
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Juicy, crunchy, sweet, tart, spicy, or just plain delicious. With plenty of different varieties to choose from, we’ve got your pick.
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Description: I’m mildly sweet and snappy with a juicy crisp bite that is sure to make you blush. Just like me. Originally grown Down Under, I’m a worldwide favorite for snacks and salads.
Parentage: Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red met in New Zealand, and the delightful result came to the U.S. in the 1970s.
Availability: Early-Sept
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Description: Don’t let my juicy, sweet, and delightful red-flecked cheeks fool you. I pack a sassy crisp crunch that makes me an autumn favorite for fresh eating, salads, or sauce.
Parentage: Developed by the University of Minnesota breeding program using a cross between a Macoun and a Honeygold.
Availability: Mid-Sept through Dec
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Description: Pretty is as pretty does, and my sweet, juicy fruit stays white long after you cut it, making me a crowd-pleaser for salads, desserts, or fresh eating.
Parentage: Cross between a McIntosh and Ben Davis. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1898.
Availability: Late-Sept
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Description: Generations have known and loved my tender, sweet-tart fruit, famous since 1811. Try me in applesauce or bring me along for a tart and satisfying snack.
Parentage: Discovered as a chance seedling by John McIntosh in 1811 in Ontario, Canada. It may be a descendant of the Snow Apple, also known as the Fameuse.
Availability: Mid-Sept
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Description: Part Jonathan, part Golden Delicious, and all juicy, honeytart flavor, I’m a big, colorful apple that’s excellent for eating fresh, in salads, or for baking.
Parentage: Officially named in 1972, this apple is a cross between a Jonathan and a Golden Delicious.
Availability: Late-Sept
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Description: Go ahead, get saucy with me. My juicy, tart taste has been flavoring applesauce and cider since 1826…and disappearing into pockets for an afternoon nibble.
Parentage: A chance seedling related to the Esopus Spitzenburg apple. Discovered in Woodstock, New York in 1826
Availability: Early-Oct
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Description: Striped on the outside, super-sweet and juicy on the inside, I pack loads of flavor into every crunchy bite. First grown in Japan, in tasty fresh or salads.
Parentage: A cross between a Red Delicious and a Ralls Janet. Introduced to the U.S. in the 1980s.
Availability: Late-Oct
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Description: White stars, red stripes, and a taste you’ll love forever. Put me in a pie or press my juicy, aromatic fruit for delicious cider.
Parentage: Found in Wilmington, Massachussets in 1750, it was a favorite of Capt. Baldwin, who gave it his name.
Availability: Late Fall
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Description: Pretty is as pretty does, and my sweet, juicy fruit stays white long after you cut it, making me a crowd-pleaser for salads, desserts, or fresh eating.
Parentage: Cross between a McIntosh and Ben Davis. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1898.
Availability: Late-Sept
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Description: Toss me into a backpack or lunchbox, and I’ll stay fresh, crisp, and juicy all day. My sweet-tart taste is a winner on teachers’ desks or in apple pies, too.
Parentage: Cross between a McIntosh and a Red Delicious. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1966.
Availability: Mid-Sept
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Description: A gold medal winner in pies, applesauce, or out of the hand, I have sunny skin, a sweet, mellow flavor, and flesh that stays fresh long after it’s cut.
Parentage: A chance seedling thought to be a cross between a Golden Reinette and a Grimes Golden.
Availability: Early-Oct
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Description: A big, bold beauty, I have a fragrant sweet-tart flavor and juicy white flesh that’s perfect for snacks and holds up well in pies or crisps.
Parentage: Developed by the Idaho Agricultural Experiment station from a cross between a Jonathan and Wagener.
Availability: Late-Sept to early-Oct
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Description: A blend of spiciness with a bit of zing, I bring a sweet-tart thrill to every bite. My crunchy texture makes me delicious for snacks or baking.
Parentage: Officially named in 1972, this apple is a cross between a Jonathan and a McIntosh. Developed in Geneva, New York in 1944.
Availability: Early-Sept
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Description: I spy the elusive tart flavor that’s perfect for apple pies and sauces. My fruit ripens late and stores well, extending the season long after the trees are picked.
Parentage: First planted in the early 1800s in East Bloomfield, NY, it shot to fame when the American Pomological Society listed it as a promising new variety worth cultivating.
Availability: Late-Oct
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Description: This local girl hails from Sparta, Michigan, combining a brilliant red and green skin with tender sweet-tart flesh that’s popular for both eating and cooking.
Parentage: A natural mutation of the Macintosh, it was discovered in 1960 by Lewis Arends, who named it after his wife Pauline.
Availability: Mid-to-late Aug
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Description: My deep red color, heart shape, and mildly sweet flavor have made me an American classic since the 1870s.
Parentage: Discovered as a chance seeding by Jesse Hiatt in 1875, it got its name when Stark Bros. Nursery bought the rights to it in 1894.
Availability: Late-Sept to early-Oct
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Description: A beloved choice for cooking and cider, I have lightly freckled fruit, a sweet, spicy-tart flavor, and an aromatic scent that’s a treat in itself.
Parentage: Winesap apples are an apple cultivar developed in the 1800s.
Availability: Early-Oct
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When you pick a Mighty apple, you’re picking all the best that Michigan has to offer.
Sunny days. Cool nights. Rich soil. And sweet, clear rainwater you can taste in every juicy bite.
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These days, when growing and eating local food is all the rage, we’re proud to say every Mighty Fresh Farms apple is grown here in Michigan. Our orchards are just a short drive from anywhere in the Midwest, meaning we can pick every apple at the peak of its flavor and nutrition and deliver it fresh to you. We’re the nation’s third-biggest producer of apples, but we daresay they’re the best.
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In between the Great Lakes, summer days are hot, nights are cool, and conditions are golden for growing apples. At Mighty Fresh Farms, trees soak up hours of sunshine, ample Lake Effect rain, and nutrients deposited long ago by the glaciers. Nature couldn’t have picked a better place to plant an orchard than our great-great grandfather did all those years ago.
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Check out these additional resources about Michigan apples:
Michigan Apple Committee
Michigan Farm Bureau
Great Lakes Cider and Perry
Cider Association
US Apple Association
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With six generations at Mighty Fresh Farms, there are apples
on every branch of our family tree and deep roots in west michigan.
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[/av_textblock] [av_heading tag=’h2′ padding=’0′ heading=’A Fresh Start’ color=” style=’blockquote modern-quote’ custom_font=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Mighty Fresh Farms was created in 2013 as a way to reach out to new customers alongside the current brokerage firm that sells a majority of our apples. The business serves customers of all sizes, supplying fruit for fresh and processing markets. We focus on special order variety blends for the growing cider market including heirloom varieties.
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you can’t reach us immediately, give us a shout, and we’ll get right back to you.
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