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CLOSED FOR THE BALANCE OF THE SEASON

We are disappointed to announce that our Orchard and Country Store will be closed for the balance of the 2022 season.

Due to the severe dry weather this past summer, most of our fruit has either fallen off the trees or is severely fruit damaged on the trees. Hopefully, next year’s crop will yield better results. Thank you for all of your support. 

Thank you for all of your support.

Apples at Gerstner Farm

Apple Variety

U-PICK APPLES & BERRIES

Gerstner Farm has approximately 1,500 apple trees and 1,200 berry bushes. The orchards are set up in two fields, both fully protected with 8’ high-fences – to avoid damage from deer. The upper orchard is set up for customers to come in and U-Pick each weekend, from the 1st weekend of September to the middle of October. Approximately half of the apple trees are the ever popular Honeycrisp varietal with the balance of the orchard a mixture of 24 (total of 25 varieties) remaining apple varieties (LIST AND IMAGES COMING SOON).

HONEYCRISP

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HONEYCRISP

The Honeycrisp apple is known for its honey-sweet flavor. This apple is juicier than most apples because the cells of this apple are much larger than other varieties.

HAWKEYE

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HAWKEYE

Hawkeye is the original Red Delicious, the one that earned the name. The Hawkeye apple is a sweet, juicy and tender apple.

GRANNY SMITH

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GRANNY SMITH

Granny Smith apples are popular for their tart flavor and firm texture. With its sublimely tart flavor and unmistakable green hue, the Granny Smith is one of the most recognizable and beloved in the orchard.

GOLDEN RUSSET

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GOLDEN RUSSET

The flesh of the Golden Russet apple is fine-grained, yellow, crisp and juicy. Its flavor is described as a divine combination of sweet, subacid, and even spicy.

GOLDEN DELICIOUS

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GOLDEN DELICIOUS

Golden Delicious is one of the oldest and most classic varieties. Golden Delicious Apples are popular, medium-sized apples with a crisp firm texture and juicy sweet flavor.

GALA

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GALA

A crisp, sweet apple with a mild flavor, Galas have yellow-orange skin with red striping. They're among the best apples for applesauce, salads, eating out-of-hand, and pressing into cider.

FUJI

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FUJI

They contain between 9–11% sugars by weight and have a dense flesh that is sweeter and crisper than many other apple cultivars, making them popular with consumers around the world.

FORTUNE

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FORTUNE

A spritely apple with a slightly spicy flavor. It's a cross between a Red Spy and Empire apple, and was created at Cornell University.

ENTERPRISE

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ENTERPRISE

Many people liken the flavor of Enterprise apples to that of a Fuji. It has a spicy flavor that pairs well with cinnamon and other warm flavors. The fruit's flavor improves with storage and becomes pleasantly tart.

EMPIRE ROYAL

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EMPIRE ROYAL

When it comes to taste, you will find the Empire is a sweet apple with a crisp, crunchy taste, and a bright white flesh. It is another perennial favorite of apple lovers across the nation. You can roast, bake, or sauté or even dry.

RED DELICIOUS

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RED DELICIOUS

They high in dietary fiber and contain vitamin C. They offer a small amount of vitamin A and sodium and traces of calcium and iron. Red Delicious apples are higher in antioxidants than many other apple varieties, most of which are contained in the skin.

BEACON

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BEACON

Bright red apple with soft, juicy flesh and a slightly tart flavor. The tree is hardy, vigorous and susceptible to fire blight.

AKANE

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AKANE

Under the skin, it has a dense, firm white flesh with some juice. Akanes have a good balance of sweet and sharp flavo—some note a mild strawberry, raspberry flavor, wine, and kiwi.

ZESTAR

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ZESTAR

Great crisp taste - The most outstanding feature of a Zestar apple is its sprightly sweet-tart taste with a hint of brown sugar. And, unlike other early season apples that are often soft or mealy, it is juicy with a light, crisp texture. Just one bite, and you will savor the zesty flavor and crunch.

WINTER BANANA

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WINTER BANANA

Winter Banana apples are described as having a taste that resembles the combination of a banana and a pineapple, mixed with traditional apple tastes. It gives off a subtle and sweet tropical aroma combined with a tangy and juicy texture when you take a bite.

STATE FAIR

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STATE FAIR

Fruit is brilliantly striped with reddish orange over a yellow background. Creamy flesh is firm, juicy aromatic and sweet and firmer than most early varieties. Moderately subacid flavor. Excellent for fresh eating.

SNOW SWEET

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SNOW SWEET

Snow Sweet apples have a mostly sweet flavor with just a hint of tartness. Tasters also describe a rich, buttery flavor that is unique. Another special feature of Snow Sweet apples is that their bright white flesh oxidizes slowly.

ZABERGAU REINETTE

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ZABERGAU REINETTE

A winter russet apple with a strong rich flavor. It is harvested towards the end of October but at this point the flavor is very "green" and nettle-like. It improves after a month or so in cold storage and the flavor then sweetens, but remains pleasantly intense.

PINK LADY

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PINK LADY

This sweet-tart apple has high sugars and high acids with a crisp bite and effervescent finish. It tends to fall more towards the tart side than sweet but is oh so refreshing!

NOVA SPY

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NOVA SPY

Introduced from Nova Scotia, Nova Spy starts bearing apples in just three years, while Northern Spy takes 10 years. The large fruits have a wonderful, tart-sweet, vanilla-like flavor and are excellent for fresh eating, pies and cider.

MUTSU

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MUTSU

'Mutsu' is aromatic, sweet, and sharp, with juicy flesh. It is suitable for eating on its own, juicing, drying, or cooking, as it maintains its shape well when cooked. It can be kept for up to three months before going bad.

MELROSE

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MELROSE

This apple has a creamy flesh, but it's firm and course. It's a juicy apple that's mildly acidic, slightly tart and sweet, with a hint of spice. It's an excellent baking apple while you can also choose to eat it raw right off your apple tree.

MACOUN

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MACOUN

Macoun apples have a creamy white, tender-crisp flesh. The New York apples are extra sweet, and have a rich, mild taste, with hints of berry.

JONAMAC

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JONAMAC

A cross between Jonathan and McIntosh apples, Jonamac is closer to a McIntosh in terms of flavor, just a bit sweeter. Many people love the touch-of-honey taste of a Jonamac, a great eating apple.

JONAGOLD

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JONAGOLD

Jonagold apples are ideal for cooking and can be baked or used in pies, cakes and tarts. Their flavor also lends itself nicely to jams and sauces as well as being roasted along with vegetables.

RASPBERRIES

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RASPBERRIES

The raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus.

2022 SEASON

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