Flavor: sweet, slightly tart
Flesh: crisp, firm, yellow flesh
Storage: keeps well in cold storage, will keep its freshness for up to 6 months if properly stored
Misc: originated from the Winesap apple around 1870
Flavor: complex, mildly sweet, subacid, sprightly with a noticeably aromatic aftertaste
Flesh: yellow-green to creamy yellow, very juicy, firm, crisp and somewhat coarse in texture
Storage: keeps well
Misc: popular snack apple
Flavor: mildly sweet
Flesh: crisp
Storage:
Misc:
Flavor: sweet and tangy, which improves with storage
Flesh: creamy white color, firm, crisp, aromatic
Storage: very good keeper
Misc:
Flavor: sweet, subacid, reminiscent of strawberry
Flesh: white, fine-grained, crisp, juicy, tender
Storage:
Misc: makes a surprisingly good cider, also bakes well
Flavor: sweet
Flesh: juicy
Storage:
Misc: one of the best of the English dessert apples
Flavor: mildly sweet and subacid
Flesh: firm, crisp
Storage: semi-long keeper
Misc: good snack apple, slow to brown when cut so good as a raw topping
Flavor: high in flavor
Flesh:
Storage:
Misc: good snack apple
Flavor: mildly sweet, subacid, aromatic, with hint of McIntosh flavour, aromatic
Flesh: white to creamy color, firm, crisp, juicy,
Storage:
Misc: good for snacking, baking, cider
Flavor: sweet, subacid, very aromatic, honeyed
Flesh: white to creamy color, firm, juicy, crisp, fine-grained
Storage: regarded as the best keeper of any sweet variety, retains firmness for up to a year in refrigeration
Misc: developed from Ralls Janet and Red Delicious, usually ranks at top in taste tests, makes good applesauce
Flavor: mild, sweet, slightly subacid, aromatic
Flesh: creamy to pale yellow, crisp, juicy, very firm but slightly tender, fine-textured
Storage: stores well with refrigeration
Misc: a favorite snack apple, not a good cooker but dries well, used in many cider blends
Flavor: mellow, mildly subacid, pleasantly aromatic, sweet, honeyed
Flesh: white to creamy color, juicy, firm, crisp, tender, fine-textured, thin skin
Storage: stores well if refrigerated but the skin shrivels if kept at room temperature
Misc: flavor and aroma are unmistakable but not particularly strong, doesn't brown quickly when cut
Flavor: sweet
Flesh: creamy color, firm, juicy
Storage: keeps for months in refrigerated storage
Misc: good selection for drying, baking and making cider
Flavor: tart, mildly sweet, sweetens in storage
Flesh: greenish to yellowish-white, juicy, crisp, firm, fine-grained
Storage:
Misc: good snacking and cooking apple
Flavor: distinct, tart, sprightly subacid, savoury, aromatic
Flesh: creamy color, juicy, moderately firm, crisp, tender, thin skin
Storage:
Misc: a good all-purpose apple
Flavor:mild sweet-slightly tart, improves with storage
Flesh:creamy color, juicy, hard snapping-crisp texture
Storage: good keeper, about 7 months with refrigeration
Misc: good for cooking, baking and snacking
Flavor: moderately acid, tangy, tart, slightly sweet, aromatic
Flesh: white to pale yellow-green, fine-grained, tender, crisp, firm, juicy
Storage:
Misc: often used in apple butter, pies and sauces, it cooks well
Flavor: slightly acid, sweet, tart, aromatic
Flesh: white, juicy, moderately firm
Storage:
Misc:
Flavor: sweet, subacid, honeyed, almost aromatic
Flesh: creamy yellow color, juicy, firm, crisp, fine-grained
Storage: semi-long keeper
Misc: an excellent dessert apple good for snacks and cooking
Flavor: sweet-tart
Flesh: sweet, slightly tart, mild, crisp
Storage:
Misc:
Flavor: mild, sweet
Flesh:
Storage: stores well
Misc: good for snacking and cider
Flavor: sprightly, tart, acidic
Flesh: white, tinged green, juicy, somewhat firm, tender, crisp, moderately coarse
Storage:
Misc: cooking, great for processing, poor to fair for snacking
Flavor: subacid to sweet, tangy - almost tart, reminiscent of strawberry or elderberry, aromatic
Flesh: white, sometimes tinged red, very juicy, tender, crisp, somewhat firm
Storage:
Misc: a good all around dessert apple for cooking, cider, or snacking but tend to lose shape in pies
Flavor: sweet, slightly tart
Flesh: white, crisp
Storage: long keeper
Misc: good for applesauce, pies and snacking
Flavor: mildly subacid, moderately sweet, honeyed
Flesh: creamy to yellowish-white color, juicy, moderately firm, crisp, rather coarse
Storage:
Misc: also called Crispin Apple, excellent for snacking, also good for baking and sauces
Flavor: sweet, slightly tart, faintly pineapple-like, aromatic
Flesh: distinctly tinged with yellow, juicy, firm, extra crispy, tender, moderately fine-grained
Storage:
Misc: also called Pippin Apple, darken quickly when cut or peeled, excellent for cooking, very good for cider
Flavor: mild, sweet, tart, sprightly, subacid, aromatic
Flesh: yellowish-white, very juicy and tender, crisp, rather firm, fine-grained
Storage: keeps extermely well, even bruised
Misc: thin skin requires gental handling, principally for processing, also good for drying, cooking and pies
Flavor:
Flesh: sweet, honeyed, very juicy with little acidity
Storage:
Misc: relative of Golden Delicious but not as grainy or sweet
Flavor: sweet, tart, sprightly, flavor resembling Jonathan
Flesh: white, firm, crisp, juicy
Storage: keeps better than most varieties
Misc: also called Akane and Tokyo Rose, excellent for snacking
Flavor: sweet, mildly subacid, and highly aromatic
Flesh: creamy white to pale yellow color, juicy, moderately firm, tender, crisp, fine-grained
Storage:
Misc: good for snacking, not good for cooking
Flavor: mildly tart, slightly bland raw, flavor enhances when cooked
Flesh: greenish-white color, crisp, firm, somewhat dry
Storage: good keeper
Misc: also known as Red Rome, ok for snacking but excellent for drying, cooking and baking; holds texture and shape well when cooked
Flavor: mild, fairly sweet, subacid, highly aromatic, reminiscent of strawberry and melon
Flesh: creamy white color with a red tinge, juicy, firm, crisp, tender, fine texture
Storage:
Misc: not very good for cider or processing, excellent for snacking and in desserts
Flavor: spicy, juicy, fruity aromatic flavor with lively acidit
Flesh: yellowish color, hard, very crisp, fine grained
Storage: good keeper, flavor improved by storage
Misc: also called Esopus Spitzenburg, highly prized as a dessert apple
Flavor: tart, sprightly, subacid with faint wine-like flavor
Flesh: greenish-yellow color, firm, very juicy, coarse texture, moderately crisp
Storage:
Misc: excellent for sauces and pies, also good for snacking and cider
Flavor: mild, faint but distinctive aromatic flavor of banana
Flesh: firm, crisp, juicy
Storage: good keeper, semi-long
Misc: ok for cooking, good for desserts, very good for cider
Flavor: very sweet, subacid
Flesh: crisp, fine texture, juicy
Storage: does not keep well
Misc: good for drying, freezing, juice, wine, makes an excellent applesauce
Detering Orchards, Harrisburg, OR

 Oregon farm fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, honey, jams and snacks.

Peaches - Apples - Pears - Cherries - Berries - Peppers

 Detering Orchards is famous for having the best tasting fruit in the region. People travel from all over the west coast for the unique Detering taste. We grow top quality fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, pumpkins, peppers and many others, with most of our produce offered as both harvested and U-pick. We produce our own home-made jams, preserves, salsa and apple cider, which we know you're going to love! You'll also find snacks and locally produced nuts, honey, corn and melons for sale at our produce stand, which accepts cash, checks and credit cards. At Detering Orchards you'll find good food, good people and great fun!

Call ahead for ripening dates : 541-995-6341

Serving the Willamette Valley since 1934


Detering Orchards grows 36 different varieties of apples. Below is the name, approximate average ripening date and photo (when available*) of each of the different varieties of apples that are grown at Detering Orchards.

Ripening dates vary from year to year.
 The ripening dates listed are approximations only.
(For example, the 2010 season is delayed 2-3 weeks for most produce.)
 Please call us at 541-995-6341 for the latest updates.
 
(Note: This page uses JavaScripts to display informational popups. Some browsers may give an ActiveX security warning. We certify that these scripts are safe and will not harm your computer.)
Arkansas Black
Arkansas Black
October 30
Braeburn
Braeburn
October 25
Bright & Early
(Red Del)
 Photo Not Available
September 25
Cameo
Cameo
October 10
Cortland
Cortland
September 20
Cox
(Orange Pippin)
Cox (Orange Pippin)
September 25
Criterion
Criterion
October 1
Early Gold Photo Not Available
August 20
Empire
Empire
October 10
Fuji
Fuji
October 20
Gala
Gala
September 15
Golden Delicious
Golden Delicious
October 5
Golden Supreme
Golden Supreme
September 20
Granny Smith
Granny Smith
October 25
Gravenstein
Gravenstein
August 15
Honeycrisp
Honeycrisp
September 9
Idared
Idared
October 20
Jersey Mac
Jersey Mac
August 10
Jonagold
Jonagold
September 15
Jonathan
Jonathan
September 15
King
Photo Not Available
September 20
Lodi
Lodi
August 5
McIntosh
McIntosh
September 10
Melrose
Melrose
October 15
Mutsu
Mutsu
October 10
Newton Pippin
Newton Pippin
October 30
Northern Spy
Northern Spy
October 20
Ozark Gold
Ozark Gold
September 25
Prime Red
(Akane)
Photo Not Available
August 25
Red Delicious
Red Delicious
October 10
Rome Beauty
Rome Beauty
October 25
Spartan
Spartan
October 1
Spitzenburg
Spitzenburg
October 15
Winesap
Winesap
October 30
Winter Banana
Winter Banana
October 15
Yellow Transparent
Yellow Transparent
August 5

(*) Photos used on this page are for informational purposes only and may not show an actual sample produced at Detering Orchards.

Call us with your questions, special requests, or if you would like more details about the latest harvest! 541-995-6341

Back to Detering Orchards Main Page

© 2010 Detering Orchards