In the Heat of the Harvest
The fall apple harvest is on. Many orchards are reporting that apples are ripe earlier than usual this year, likely the result of a summer that had weather that was at best odd. But then again, we say that about the weather every year. It reminds me of something my grandfather often said when I was young – “there are two crops every year, the one you lose in the spring and the one you pick in the fall.”
My comment on GingerGold last week drew a quick response from a New Durham grower who noted that I wasn’t the only one who found them tasty. His wife sent along this picture of one of their “after hours” customers.
- This porcupine has great taste! Unfortunately, his appetite for fruit and bark cannot be tolerated. Photo: Phebe Leonard
Apples that are juicy and crisp, sweet cider, fresh baked apple pies, fall peaches that really should be served with a napkin and other goodies like fall raspberries and pears – a visit to a local farm in the autumn is a must. Want to pick some delicious, New Hampshire apples for your family or pick up one of those pies? Visit this listing of New Hampshire orchards where you can find the orchard nearest you.
Bill Lord, September 4, 2009
Posted: September 4th, 2009 under Fruit Growers Journal.