What's Picking October 13/14

The last vestiges of summer are fading away and autumn is in the air. As the days get shorter and the cooler, nothing completes the feeling of fall like a visit to the orchard. Take a drive along a country road and soak in the vibrant colours of the changing leaves. Stop by Nature's Bounty for the season's best apples, a cup of warm cider and enjoy the crisp fresh air before the moment passes. There is plenty left to pick this weekend, including a few of our favourites:

• Ambrosia: One of the best eating apples of the season, we have plenty of Ambrosia available for picking.
• Northern Spy: Spies for Pies! The classic baking apple is now available (pre-picked only) at the farm market and the front gate this weekend.
• Gala: Nearly gone but still beautiful, Gala are a great eating apple.
• Jonagold: Those who know them love them. Jonagold are a sweet/tart apple with stark contrast between green and bright red skin. 
• Empire: These crisp, juicy apples appear deep purple on the trees but polish to red when picked. Bursting with flavour, Empire can also be used for baking
• Red Delicious: A perennial favourite, Red Delicious are best enjoyed freshly picked! Their impressive size and dark red colour are stunning.
• Cortland: A popular choice for salads, fresh eating and baking, Cortland are a powerhouse in the kitchen. Their large size mean less peeling and coring, and the their texture is a welcome addition to a crisp or pie.

We have pre-picked Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Ambrosia and Russet available at the market. Also picking this week is the last of the Cortland, Macoun, Crimson Crisp, Blondee and Spartan. There are plenty Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Crispin (Mutsu), Idared, Shizuka.