Which are the sweetest apples?
The sweetest apples that we grow would be Fuji, along with Ambrosia and Gala.
Why are Honeycrisp considered a premium apple?
In addition to being an extremely juicy, crunchy apple with superb flavour, Honeycrisp are a bit harder to grow and store than other varieties. They are prone to a condition called “bitter pit” and therefore need more attention to the soil balance. Also, they don’t ripen all at once, so pickers will need to return 2 or 3 times to catch the Honeycrisp at their peak of ripeness, which is less efficient.
Are the apples picked by hand?
Yes, all of our apples are carefully picked by our skilled employees. The harvest starts in late August for earlier varieties and usually wraps up in late October with the late-ripening apples.
Where are your apples grown?
Our home farm and original orchards are located in Waterloo, Ontario. We also have other orchards on the north shore of Lake Erie near Port Burwell, nearly two hours south of Waterloo.