What month is apple picking in Ontario?

Mid-September marks the peak of apple picking season in Ontario, with the release of a fan-favourite: Honeycrisp apples. They are typically ready mid to late September in Ontario. As the days get cooler, apple picking is an excellent way to get outside and enjoy a crisp fall day.

What month is apple picking in Canada?

Pruning takes place in January and the apples are harvested in July and August. There are close to 100,000 trees at Wilmot Orchard.

Are apples ready in Door County?

Apples are ripe mid-September to mid-October. Many of the orchards in the county produce their own wines, including some varieties that are made with local fruit, and offer samples when you drop in as well as bottles and even cases for sale.

What apples are in season now Ontario?

Royal Gala: Small to medium in size with a yellow-orange background colour and red blush.

  • Ambrosia: A large bi-coloured apple with a bright pink blush over a creamy-yellow background.
  • McIntosh: McIntosh – have a deep red colour with a green background.
  • Red Delicious:
  • Spartan:
  • Honeycrisp:
  • Granny Smith:
  • Pink Lady:

    • How long is apple picking season in Ontario?

    The farm grows a variety of apples and harvest times vary from early September through to late October, depending on the type of apple. But there are also pears, pumpkins, squash, and even sunflowers to pick and take home with you – depending on the harvest times of each one.

    What apples are in season now in Ontario?

    What apples are grown in Door County?

    Types of Apples:

    • Honeycrisp.
    • Ginger Gold.
    • Cortland.
    • McIntosh.
    • Gala.
    • Zestar.
    • Snowsweet.
    • Blondee.

    What happens if I don’t wash my apple?

    Unwashed fruit can have a significant amount of pesticide residue and potentially harmful bacteria. Research has shown that foodborne causing microorganism Listeria Monocytogenes is most prevalent at the stem and base of the apple.