Taste the Seasons: A Guide to Crooked Line’s Apple Varieties

At Crooked Line Farm & Orchard, the harvest doesn’t just happen—it unfolds like a story, with each apple variety offering its own chapter in our fall tale. Start your adventure in late August with zesty Zestar! and early Macintosh—the first crisp bites of the season. As September dawns, discover a bounty that spans from classic Gala and tangy Empire to Honeycrisp’s modern crunch, heritage favorites like Ashmead’s Kernel, and unique choices such as Crimson Crisp and Snow Sweet.

Come October and into early November, the orchard delights continue with Candy Crisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, and more—each offering a distinct flavor and character that elevates pie, cider, or simply savoring straight from the branch.

Our dwarf trees make reaching in and picking easy and fun, even for the smallest hands in the family. Plus, thanks to our farming methods you’re free to sample apples while you stroll—just give them a quick rinse if needed.

Each visit becomes a delightful discovery: talk to the kids about crunchy vs. sweet, pick out their favorite, or collect a mix for baking and sharing. With nearly 25 apple varieties, your basket—and your tastebuds—are in for a treat.