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We still have apples available, although quantities are limited. The varieties that we still have remaining are: Golden Delicious and Mutsu. We will be open for U-Pick again this coming weekend, 9/14-9/16.

We are picking Golden Delicious, Gala, Cortland, Mutsu, Jonathan, Suncrisp, Granny Smith, and Red Delicious We are completely picked out of Honeycrisp, Macintosh, Empire, Jonagold, Grimes, Golden Russet, and Idared. We did not have any Fuji, Cameo, or Pears this year. All of the remaining varieties are in very limited supply. Please call ahead, 219-872-3140 [...]

We are currently picked out of Macintosh, Empire, and Honeycrisp. We are picking Gala, Cortland, Golden Delicious, and Jonathan. We will not have any Fuji or Cameo this year. We are open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, and Labor Day (Sept. 3), from 8:30 AM until 6 PM. We thank you for your business during [...]

As you may have noticed, 2012 has been an exceptionally unusual year in the weather department. We started the year off with an warm winter with practically no snow, this led into March where we had over a week of 80+ degree days. That caused the trees to go into blossom early, very early in [...]

Apple trees at Radke Orchards, near Michigan City, are blossoming a month early because of record-breaking warm weather in March, owner Ruth Radke said. That early blossoming concerns Radke as well as fellow apple orchard owners in Northwest Indiana because it could put this summer's apple crop at risk. "If there is a hard freeze [...]

The 2011 apple season ended today, October 10. Our crop was large, but so were the crowds and we are now completely picked out. We plan to re-open next year on September 1. Thank you for a wonderful season, and we will see you next year!

The 2011 apple season is ending today at 6:00 PM. Our crop was large, but so were the crowds and we are nearly picked out. We will be closing for the season at the end of business today, October 10, 2011. We will re-open next year on September 1. Thank you for a wonderful season, [...]

The 2011 apple season is underway. The trees have a large crop this year, but the apples are selling fast. Call ahead to verify that your favorite variety is available. (219) 872-3140.

Our 2011 season will get underway on September 3. We will open at 8:30 AM. At that time, the early season apples, including Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh will be available. Please be aware that due to the popularity of the Honeycrisp variety, we cannot guarantee availability on any specific day. It would be prudent to [...]

Apple season 2010 has come to a close. We are now closed for the season. We will re-open around Labor Day of 2011. Thank you for a wonderful season!