Thank you for making Deardorff Orchards one of "America's Top Ten" apple picking orchards.
On our farm, we grow 10 varieties of apples, on over 3,000 trees, and 6 varieties of Minnesota Cold Climate wine grapes, on 3,600 individual vines. Some of the apples, and all of the grapes are used in winemaking at Parley Lake Winery.
Take a look at our full apple varieties chart here.
We have picked all the apples from our trees for the 2018 season! U-Pick will re-open Fall of 2019! The Apple Cooler is open and fully stocked!
The Zestar! apple or 'Minnewasheta' is an apple cultivar released in 1999. It was developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Resource Center, at the University of Minnesota (Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station). Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
The apple has a texture similar to 'Honeycrisp' with a slightly tart and citric quality. The name "SweeTango" is a portmanteau of the words sweet and tangy. It was developed by the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
Developed by the same people that brought the world the Honeycrisp – the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station. And lovingly picked by Lin and Bonnie Deardorff! Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
Wonderfully delicious!!! Great for snacking, or in your favorite recipe. This off-shoot of the McIntosh has an amazing 90 - 120 day storage life.
Crisp and juicy, sweet but mild flavor. Good for eating, pie and sauce. Smaller size is perfect for kid's lunch boxes. Developed by the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
Available in late September. The Cortland apple is the offspring of the McIntosh apple. It has a deep red skin, with some striping, and very white flesh. Sweet and tart, crisp and highly aromatic. Great for fresh eating, drying, baking in pies and cooking into sauce. The 'Cortland' is a cultivar of the McIntosh apple, that was raised at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York, USA in 1898. The apple was named after nearby Cortland County, New York.
(LIMITED SUPPLY!) Honeycrisp is an apple cultivar developed at the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station's Horticultural Research Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
One of the best for fresh-off-the-tree eating, Sweet Sixteen is super sweet with a richly complex flavor—similar to vanilla with just a hint of molasses and fine bourbon. A taste treat like no other! Extra hardy and long-lived even in harsh conditions. Ripens mid Sept. Developed by the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
The McIntosh, McIntosh Red, or colloquially the Mac is an apple cultivar, the national apple of Canada. The fruit has red and green skin, a tart flavour, and tender white flesh, which ripens in late September.
A large, fire engine red apple with a firm crunchy texture and semi-sweet flavor. Developed by the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
Haralson apples are crisp and juicy, having a tart flavor. They are good for eating, cooking, and are an excellent choice for pies. Developed by the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
A hardy substitute for Golden Delicious; developed especially for cold northern areas. Golden Delicious flavor combined with Haralson hardiness. Developed by the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.
Another U of M treat developed at the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. The Regent is a wonderful bright red over yellow colored, medium size fruit with a very pleasing flavor and texture. Photo Credit: University of Minnesota, David L. Hansen.