6350 37 Mile Rd Romeo, Michigan 48065 United States
Visitors love its nostalgic, relaxed atmosphere: less carnival and more authentic orchard where picking apples feels like a friendly favor.
2025 U-PICK Schedule
Dates are subject to change, each variety should be available for 2-3 weeks
McIntosh
Starting 9/6
McIntosh: Classic large, round apple for eating out of hand! Ultra-juicy white flesh, lightly tart flavor and excellent fresh apple aroma. A perky addition to salads. Excellent in applesauce and cider. Also used in pies.
Gala
Starting 9/6
Gala: Talk about a great apple: Crisp snappy bite over a mellow sweetness. Michigan’s 3rd most popular apple for fresh eating or cooking. Looks great, smells sweet, eats like a dream!
Empire
Starting 9/13
An excellent lunchbox apple or crunch snack! Sweet and tart at the same time. Use for fresh-cut slices, candy and caramel apples. Also used in baking. Texture remains very firm, a good storing apple. Popular in Great Britain.
Jonathan
Starting 9/20
Both pretty and popular! Used for fresh eating and cooking. Juicy flavor has a spicy tang that blends well with other apples. Michigan’s cooler climate produces superb Jonathans. Discovered in Woodstock, New York!
Cortland
Starting 9/20
A hint of tartness makes this a great baking variety, used frequently in desserts. A descendant of the McIntosh, this variety is a bit sweeter than its ancestor. Known for its white flesh and excellent flavor.
Ambrosia
Starting 9/27
Ambrosia apples are known for its striking beauty and naturally sweet flavor. A creamy yellow base brushed with vibrant red to pink blush, often giving it a sun-kissed appearance. A crisp, juicy and clean white inside gives honey-like sweetness. They Because of their low acidity and pleasant crunch, Ambrosia apples are excellent for eating fresh, slicing into salads or pairing with cheese and nuts.
Golden Delicious
Starting 9/27
A gingery-smooth, sweet taste treat lies under a thin skin. The most popular yellow apple, Goldens may be eaten fresh or cut up in salads. Professional’s choice for applesauce or cider, baking pies and other desserts.
Red Delicious
Starting 10/4
One of the most recognizable apple varieties. It has a deep red, glossy, crimson skin that often features five distinct "bumps" on the bottom. It has a crisp bite when freshly picked. The flavor is mild and sweet. Red Delicious are mostly enjoyed fresh, rather than used for baking or cooking, since their texture can become mealy when heated. It is a classic "lunchbox apple".
Ida Red
Starting 10/11
Suits your every use! Eat fresh or for cooking. Taste is both tangy and tart. Flesh is white, crisp and juicy. Favored for sauces, pies and desserts. Texture holds up well when baked.
Northern Spy
Starting 10/11
Intriguing name, yet this apple is a professional baker’s dream! An antique apple still popular because of tart, acidic properties that cook up well in applesauce, pie and other dishes. A hard apple that ripens late and stores well.
Fuji
Starting 10/18
New to Michigan’s apple line-up, Fuji is Japan’s favorite apple for good reason! Fantastic sweet and tart flavor, with a low acid content. An incredibly good keeper, Fuji stays crisp for weeks!
Golden Russett
Starting 10/25
The Golden Russet is usually considered as one of the best-flavored of the American russet apples. It's great for making cider or eating fresh!
Schedule subject to change