Terhune Orchards is set to kick off apple season at its Van Kirk Road orchard on Labor Day weekend- Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Terhune Orchards is set to kick off apple season at its Van Kirk Road orchard on Labor Day weekend- Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beginning on Saturday, September 12, the Van Kirk orchard will be open every day for apple picking from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, through October. On September 12 and 13, Apple Day will be also be held on the home farm on Cold Soil Road with lots of activities for families.
Jonamac and Jonathan apples are the first apples that will be available for picking at Van Kirk. Just in time for going back to school, the Jonamac is perfect for packing lunches. With a thin skin it is a great way to get all the nutrition from an apple. For those that like to remove the skin, Jonamacs are easy to peel. They take just a few moments to cut into wedges for snack time at school or the office. They are also a favorite for making applesauce- another item that you can easily make at home and feel good about putting in your family’s lunchboxes.
The Jonathan is a wonderful apple for making pies. The flesh is crisp and mildly tart. They are also particularly excellent for eating fresh out of hand.
Starting on Monday, September 14, stop by Terhune after school to pick your own apples until 5 p.m.
Throughout the season a dozen varieties will be available for pick-your-own at the Van Kirk orchard. Depending when you visit, you may find trees loaded with Empire, Fuji, Macoun, Granny Smith and Red and Golden Delicious. Be on the lookout for the customers’ favorite- the Stayman Winesap. It is usually ready for picking in early October.
On weekend days throughout the fall, enjoy a free wagon ride through the orchards. Once you’ve picked the perfect apples, stop in the farm store on Cold Soil Road for some apple recipes and cooking tips from knowledgeable staff.
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