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    Beginning with a few trees received as a gift, the orchard started as a hobby in 1986.  It has since "blossomed" into a full-fledged family farm.  Stotler's Orchard is now home to over 3,000 fruit trees covering over 30 acres of land.  Most of our fruit trees are apple trees.  After doing a little figuring, we are proud to boast that we grow over 113 varieties of apples!  We have both new varieties, like Fuji's and Jonagolds, and older varieties that our grandparents might remember--like sheepnose and golden russet.  With all the many flavors to choose from, you are sure to find one that suits your taste buds!

    In addition to the many, many bushels of apples we harvest each year, we also grow peaches, plums, pears, and a few cherries.

    Interested in picking your own apples?  "U Pick" takes place each Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday's from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  There is a one bushel minimum.  Each bushel is $12.00.  When picking in the antique orchard, a bushel is $13.00.  We provide the bags!

    *Stotler's Harvest Schedule:

Check frequently for updates!  For prices, go to the Apple Store link.

APPLE NAME FLAVOR & TEXTURE EATING? SALADS? SAUCE? PIES? BAKING? FREEZING? CHARACTERISTICS IN STOCK?
                   
Ginger Gold Tart and crisp Excellent Excellent Fair Fair Not recommended Not recommended Greenish-yellow with a smooth finish YES
Gala Sweet and firm Excellent Excellent Not recommended Excellent Excellent Slices Similar to golden delicious in flavor with 50% and more red color with a yellow background SEPT 8
McIntosh Spicy and tender Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Sauce 40% red color, white flesh, flat-shaped apple Fall 2007
Cortland Spicy and tender Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Not recommended Red, flat-shaped apple with white flesh, which remains when sliced SEPT 8
Jonathan Tart and spicy Excellent Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Slices 80% and more red color on light green background Fall 2007
Jonagold Sweet and tangy Excellent Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Not recommended Light red color over yellow background Fall 2007
Empire Crisp, sweet and tart Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Sauce Similar to McIntosh but firmer with more red color on a green background Fall 2007
Red Delicious Sweet, rich Excellent Excellent Not recommended Fair Good Not recommended 90% and more red color with a slightly elongated appearance Fall 2007
Golden Delicious Rich, semi-firm Excellent Excellent Good Good Excellent Slices & sauce Pale green to light yellow apple with slight russeting Fall 2007
Melrose Crisp, mild Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Slices & sauce 50% red color on rough skinned green-to-yellow background Fall 2007
Idared Mildly tart, firm Excellent Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Red color apple Fall 2007
Law Rome Mild, firm Good Fair Good Excellent Excellent Slices 90% and more red color with slight speckling on skin. Excellent storage apple Fall 2007
Winesap Spicy, firm Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Slices & sauce 70% red color on rough skin surface.  An excellent storage apple Fall 2007
Fuji Sweet, hard Excellent Excellent Not recommended Excellent Excellent Slices Light green to burnt orange appearance.  Juicy apple; stores well Fall 2007
Granny Smith Tart, hard Fair Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Slices Pale green tart, sweet apple with a red blushed cheek Fall 2007

*Looking for something not listed here?  Call us-- we probably have it!  (330) 947-3373

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