| Rendleman Orchards Apple Varieties for 2011 |
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There
are enough different apple varieties to fill the telephone book of
a small town - about 7,500. At Rendleman Orchards, we grow and recommend eight versatile varieties that can, individually or combined, fulfill
the requirements of any recipe or be eaten out of hand. All
store well, to be enjoyed for months. |
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Gala August 21 - September
A
wonderful early season apple with outstanding qualities. Its firm,
crisp texture yields a sweet, juicy flavor that is good by the slice
or in a pie. We begin picking Galas the third week of August and
continue into September.
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Golden Supreme August 21 - September
An early season apple with Golden Delicious traits.
The Golden Supreme apple is a sweet, smooth textured flavor, great for
eating and cooking. |
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Honeycrisp August 28 - September
This especially crisp, large, oragne-red apple has a
rich, sweet flavor with a blast of juice. In our taste tests, it's a real
crowd pleaser. |
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Jonathon August
31 - December
An
apple with a sweet-tart intense flavor which is great for eating or
cooking. A top pick for pies and tarts and is also appropriate for
sauces and applebutter. The skin is deep, clear red with crisp, yellowish
flesh and a spicy fragrance. Harvesting starts the fourth week in
August and continues through the third week of September. |
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Red
Delicious September 7 - December
Sweet
flavor, creamy white flesh, pleasant perfume and crimson red skin
make this a standout for snacks or fruit salads. Sometimes tart when
first picked, the flavor quickly develops and matures over time. Picking
of the Red Delicious variety begins the second week of September and
continues for two weeks. |
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Jonagold September 7 - mid October
A Golden Delicious & Jonathon cross that
produces a large apple with an orange tinted red blush over a yellow background.
The Jonagold has a juciy crisp texture with a sweet, yet sightly tart flavor.
Great for fresh eating and pies. Jonagold harvest begins the second week of
September through mid October. |
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Golden
Delicious September 7 - December
An
excellent all-purpose apple with creamy white flesh and greenish-yellow
skin, turning to golden, when fully mature. Golden Delicious are ideal
for eating out of hand, as well as being a favorite for pies, coblers
and tarts. Its versatility makes it our best seller. Harvesting of
Golden Delicious begins the second week of September and continues
until the first week of October. |
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Ambrosia September 10 - September
Only discovered in 1980, this unique, medium-large,
very juicy variety has a sweet low-acid flavor and is great for eating
out of hand.It shows a pinkish-red blush over creamy yellow background. |
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Rome October 25 - December
Mildly Tart and Firm. A favorite for baking that also works well in sauces. Its flavor increases when cooked. |
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Fuji October 7 - November
A late season, but popular variety introduced to the U.S. from Japan in the 1980's. This immensly flavorful, mildly sweet apple has a crunch when you bite into it, as well as maintains its firmness during storage. Fujis are harvested beginning the first week of October and continues into November. |
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Suncrisp October 10 - November
A mid-season yellow apple that matures with an
orange blush. Suncrisp has a distinctive tartness with a mild sweetness
which makes it a favorite amoung Granny Smith lovers. The flesh remains
firm & crisp, even in storage. Suncrisp harvest begins the second
week of October |
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Cameo October 10 - December
A late season apple, Cameo is one of the most exciting apple varieties to hit the industry in years. it is easily recognized by its attractive color. With a sweet-tart flavor and a texture that holds longer than most others, Cameo wins top honors for taste every time.
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Gold Rush October 20 - December
A recently developed variety, the Gold Rush apple ripens late in the season. Upon harvest, its flavor is rather intense and tart, however this apple is capable of retaining full crispness and quality in storage for up to 7 months. As time passes, so does its distinct flavor, as it mellows into a sweeter taste. |
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Arkansas Black October 20 - December
A late maturing, firm, dark red winesap-type variety with a distinctive and tart/spicy flavor. |
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Granny Smith November 8 - December
An American favorite, the Granny Smith apple is known for its distinct green skin and crisp white flesh. A juicy and tart apple, its is a high quality choice for eating, baking, juices and wine. |
*All dates subject to change. Please give us a call for exact harvest
dates for a given variety.
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Rendleman Orchards, Inc.
9680 State Highway 127 N P.O. Box 159 Alto Pass, IL 62905 (618) 893-2771 |
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