Havlicek’s Orchard open on Saturdays & Sundays
The late varieties are ready to be picked thanks to an early season this year. Fireside, Keepsake and Regent join all the other
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Sweet 16 and Pears
Sweet 16 are at their prime for picking along with SweeTango. Enjoy a trip to the orchard and bring home some delicious apples.
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Listen to “Nature Notes” on WCCO to hear about Havlicek’s Orchard
Jim Gilbert talked about our orchard on his weekly “Nature Notes” on WCCO radio, on September 11, and 18th. Enjoy listening to the
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Denny and Jim Gilbert from WCCO radio
Jim Gilbert, the naturalist from WCCO, and Denny tasting the first honey crisp apple after discussing plans for Gustavus students to visit the
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Honey Crisp
Available: September through October. Characteristics:characterized by an exceptionally crisp and juicy texture. It has consistently ranked as one of the highest quality apples
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Jonathan
Available: September Characteristics: The Jonathan apple is a medium-sized sweet apple, with a touch of acid and a tough but smooth skin. Uses:
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine article
Enjoy the article about Denny with his first apples.
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Cortland
Available September through January. Characteristics: Medium size, attractive red. White flesh similar to McIntosh. Holds flesh color well in salad. Use: Fresh eating, pie, sauce, baking,
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Snow Sweet
Available: Late September Characteristics: Delightful sweet taste, with a slight tart balance and rich overtones.The fruit’s snowy white flesh is very slow
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Prairie Spy
Available: Mid to late season Characteristics: Red over yellow, attractive large fruit. Excellent well-balanced sweet flavor. Uses: Fresh eating, cooking
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