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Yippy, yahooo…. it is opening weekend for us at the Farmer’s Market…we are as excited as a young child on their 1st day of school. Just like a little kid, we may not have our act completely together but it doesn’t matter, we are just happy to get the season started. Just like early in the season in previous years, the 1st week or two tends to lean more toward tart varieties rather than sweet…those with a sweet tooth like me have to wait a bit... but what we have will be excellent!!! Will have 3 varieties:
Mike & Will, who purchased our U-pick orchard/country store, are likely opening next week. Be sure to check out their website: www.adamsapplecolorado.com. Looking forward to seeing you at the markets this weekend (Greeley, Fort Collins, Longmont & Boulder), We will be at the Loveland market (Sundays) starting Aug 25. See our website www.masonvilleorchard.com for days/hours of the various markets. Walt Masonville Orchards 970-231-6399
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Greetings everyone! The time for apples is near, we have started to pick a few, more next week and will probably start limited markets the weekend of Aug 17 provided I can find some sales/farmers’ market assistants. If you know anyone who wants to work markets (i.e. Saturday mornings), we are in need of 4-5 folks for Boulder, Longmont, and Fort Collins. The Greeley market is set with Kevin and Kit returning for the umpteenth time (which is a good thing). They have been at the Greeley market as long as we have been there. Jerrika is returning to tackle Boulder but needs a helper. Josh graduated and will not be in Fort Collins anymore (what in the world could be more important, an engineering career or tormenting me at the market? He chose career….go figure!). Our entire crew from Longmont is gone….sooo, if you know of anyone who would be a good fit (early morning Saturday type from mid-August to late October), have them contact me asap, either by phone 970-231-6399 or email waltrosenberg@yahoo.com.
So early in the markets we will have limited varieties, but the 1st ones will be Ginger Gold, a sweet/tangy variety that looks like yellow delicious but taste nothing like it. Dandee Red is on the tart side, for those of you who like McIntosh, these are the ticket….they are considered an improved McIntosh, meaning a little sweeter and not as soft….and large! We will also have some Pristines, one of my early season favorites. For those who remember, they have a lemon-citrus type flavor. Will send out a note next week confirming our markets but if you are interested in working a market or know someone who would be…..have them contact me! Thanks and looking forward to seeing you soon. Walt Masonville Orchards 970-231-6399 This summer update is a big one for Masonville Orchards, besides getting ready for another fruit season, we have some significant changes heading our way.
We are happy to announce that Mike Biwar has purchased our U pick operation and country store. Due to some family health issues (both me and Paula) I finally figured out I had to slow down a bit…the most common sense thing to do was to sell the Ault U pick and country store location, since it can be operated as a standalone business versus the other orchard locations that are more integrated into other things I am doing. That being said, welcome Mike to Northern Colorado (he comes here from Wisconsin), he plans to operate the location as a U pick orchard and will expand the days of operation, the products in the store, etc., all the things I just didn’t have the bandwidth to do. The new name of the operation is Adams Apple Orchards, see the attached link to go to his website www.adamsapplecolorado.com , contact info, etc. We (Masonville Orchards) will still be at the various farmers’ markets we have always been at (Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Boulder , Loveland), just won’t have the U pick option any longer. With the Ault location sold, it means I personally will be at more Farmers’ Markets (don’t know if that is a good thing or not!). So other than fighting the weather, which is a continuous battle, all other things are good….the weather as usual has been challenge with a really cold, dry winter, followed by a cold spring, then a wet May/June….which makes growing fruit a challenge….but, that is why we do it….if everyone could, they would!! That is all of the news for the day, will see you at the markets in August. Walt Masonville Orchards
Greetings to all, finally the weather looks wonderful for the markets this weekend, it is about time! Last Sunday was brutal, anything not picked got ruined due to the frigid temperatures. Luckily for us, Steve got most of our apples picked and put into cold storage. So with everything picked, we are starting to wind it down with just a few weeks left at the markets, so get them while you can! Jonathans and Red Regent are gone for the season. We still have plenty of sweet ones and some tart ones to satisfy your various tastes. Here’s what we’ll have at the markets this week: Winesap - an old fashioned favorite from back east, typically grown in Pennsylvania and NY. Winesap are large, crisp, red and pretty tart, though very juicy at the same time. Jonagold - they will take the place of Honeycrisp not only from a look-a-like cosmetically, but also from a sweet and crisp flavor perspective…..with one exception, they are much juicier than Honeycrisp. Not sure there is another variety that produces as much juice though Red Regent maybe a close second. Granny Smith - a relatively tart variety, ours are not nearly as tart as what you will find in the store, we keep ours on the tree longer and thus they will be a little sweeter and many will have a red blush to them. Still quite tart but with more flavor than store Granny’s, just not as tart as you might expect from traditional Granny’s. Granny’s scream pies and are good keepers! Pink Lady - another one for you lovers of tart….though Pink Lady do have that sweet/tart balance, they are more weighted toward tart. They are large, very crisp, oblong in shape and red over green in color with red on the side where the sun hits them. Developed in New Zealand, they have become quite popular in the US. Cameo - another one of my favorites, very, very sweet, crisp and juicy, a great late season sweet variety. Discovered as a limb sport in a red delicious orchard in Washington state, it is fairly oblong in shape with red striping and mottled colors. Fuji - another quite sweet variety, not the prettiest apples with a red overtone on green and yellow underneath, but nice and tasty….and sweet, popular all over the world! Though a number of our varieties are not the prettiest cosmetically, who cares what they look like as long as they taste good says that ancient philosopher….Walt! For our markets, see the website for locations and times: www.masonvilleorchard.com. At this point of the season, all of the weekday markets are closed and Loveland has closed on Sundays….but all of the others are still going strong. The U-Pick is closed for the season, thank you to all who came out and supported it. Hope to see you at the markets. Walt Masonville Orchards 970-231-6399 walt@masonvilleorchard.com www.masonvilleorchard.com Thanks to everyone who has come out to the markets the last two weeks, the weather has not been overly friendly to us….doesn’t look great again this weekend but I think that is what I get for complaining about how hot it was thru most of September. Wow, do things change quickly in Colorado?!? With the rain and snow this week, we haven’t really got a lot done, though we managed to pick enough fruit for the weekend markets. Next week’s weather looks much better and we can get back to a normal routine. We did manage to pick some nice varieties though not a lot of them. We should have more after this week so if we run out, be patient, there is more to come. For those who like tart, we have a few to pick from, but plenty of sweet ones too, something for everyone!
Here’s what we’ll have at the markets this week: Winesap - an old fashioned favorite from back east, typically grown in Pennsylvania and NY. Winesap are large, crisp, red and pretty tart, though very juicy at the same time. Jonagold - they will take the place of Honeycrisp not only from a look-a-like cosmetically, but also from a sweet and crisp flavor perspective…..with one exception, they are much juicier than Honeycrisp. Not sure there is another variety that produces as much juice, though Red Regent maybe a close second. Jonathan - one of the most requested apples, an old time favorite….some say they are sweet, some say they are tart, that is just the differences in taste of different people, I tend to think they are tart….they are good. We grow 2 strains, the Ruby Red Jonathan which is redder than the standard ones and a little sweeter and the standard or Old Fashioned Jonathan, which tend to be larger, less color and a little more tart, they are the standard for pie making, sauce or just to eat. Red Regent - these are a real dark red apple, probably as dark as the Ruby Red Jonathans but a completely different flavor profile, very sweet and super juicy. If you have ever tasted an old fashioned red delicious, that was truly delicious, you will recognize the flavor…it is a Univ. of Minnesota cross of a Duchess and old fashioned Red Delicious….people get turned off by the newer varieties of Red Delicious, these are NOT those, you will not be disappointed. Pink Lady - another one for you lovers of tart….though pink lady do have that sweet/tart balance, they are more weighted toward tart. They are large, very crisp, oblong in shape and red over green in color with red on the side where the sun hits them. Developed in New Zealand, they have become quite popular in the US. Cameo - another one of my favorites, very, very sweet, crisp and juicy, a great late season sweet variety. Discovered as a limb sport in a red delicious orchard in Washington state, it is fairly oblong in shape with red striping and mottled colors. For our markets, see the website for locations and times: www.masonvilleorchard.com. At this point of the season, all of the weekday markets are closed and Loveland has closed on Sundays….but all of the others are still going strong. The U-Pick is closed for the season, thank you to all who came out and supported it. Hope to see you at the markets. Walt Masonville Orchards 970-231-6399 www.masonvilleorchard.com Howdy everyone, it actually feels like fall, pretty amazing after all of the heat we have had the last few weeks…..and this weekend looks to be like March…..cold, rainy and not much fun, except for maybe making an apple pie, apple sauce or baked apples….nice cold weather dishes. For those who want to bake, sauce or juice with Jonathan, this is the weekend to get them. Coming soon….Cameo, Winesap and Pink Lady.
Here’s what we’ll have at the markets this week: Honeycrisp - no further explanation needed….sweet/tart and crisp. The last of the Honeycrisp will go to the markets this weekend. Jonagold - they will take the place of Honeycrisp not only from a look-a-like cosmetically, but also from a sweet and crisp flavor perspective…..with one exception, they are much juicier than Honeycrisp. Not sure there is another variety that produces as much juice, though Red Regent maybe a close second. Jonathan - one of the most requested apples, an old time favorite….some say they are sweet, some say they are tart, that is just the differences in taste of different people, I tend to think they are tart….they are good. We grow 2 strains, the Ruby Red Jonathan which is redder than the standard ones and a little sweeter and the standard or Old Fashioned Jonathan, which tend to be larger, less color and a little more tart, they are the standard for pie making, sauce or just to eat. Red Regent - these are a real dark red apple, probably as dark as the Ruby Red Jonathans but a completely different flavor profile, very sweet and super juicy. If you have ever tasted an old fashioned red delicious, that was truly delicious, you will recognize the flavor…it is a Univ. of Minnesota cross of a Duchess and old fashioned Red Delicious….people get turned off by the newer varieties of Red Delicious, these are NOT those, you will not be disappointed. For our markets, see the website for locations and times: www.masonvilleorchard.com. The U-Pick is closed for the season, thank you to all who came out and supported it. Hope to see you at the markets. Walt Greetings everyone, woo hoo, got to love when apples are everywhere, or so it seems.
Here’s what we’ll have at the markets this week: Sansa - the Akane/Gala cross that is more sweet than tart, some of the red color of the Akane with some of the sweet flesh of the Gala….always a favorite, also a Japanese variety. Honeycrisp - no further explanation needed….sweet/tart and crisp. September Wonder - another variety that falls into the sweet/tart category, though more sweet than tart, lineage goes back to Fuji. Not a particularly pretty apple, but big on taste. Jonathan - one of the most requested apples, an old time favorite….some say they are sweet, some say they are tart, that is just the differences in taste of different people, I tend to think they are tart….they are good. We grow 2 strains, the Ruby Red Jonathan which is redder than the standard ones and a little sweeter and the standard or Old Fashioned Jonathan, which tend to be larger, less color and a little more tart, they are the standard for pie making, sauce or just to eat. Red Regent - these are a real dark red apple, probably as dark as the Ruby Red Jonathans but a completely different flavor profile, very sweet and super juicy. If you have ever tasted an old fashioned red delicious, that was truly delicious, you will recognize the flavor…it is a Univ. of Minnesota cross of a Duchess and old fashioned Red Delicious….people get turned off by the newer varieties of Red Delicious, these are NOT those, you will not be disappointed. For our markets, see the website for locations and times www.masonvilleorchard.com. U-Pick this Saturday! Saturday will be the last day of the U-pick and I am sure we will be crazy busy, but should be fun….the list of varieties is too long to put in the email but I think there will be around 20 different ones, not a ton of any variety, but a ton of varieties….in the event we get picked out early, will have Jonathan, Red Regent, September Wonder and maybe a few Jonagold that we bring from the other orchards that will be for sale, just like one of our Farmer’s Markets. The hours for the U-pick will be 9-4, best picking options will be in the morning. Location is 42135 Cty. Rd. 43, Ault, CO. Hope to see you at the markets. Walt Masonville Orchards 970-231-6399 walt@masonvilleorchard.com www.masonvilleorchard.com Apple season is in full swing and it is a good thing!! This week at the markets covers everyone, those who like sweet and those who are a little TART! Here is what will be at the markets: Sansa - the Akane/Gala cross that is more sweet than tart, some of the red color of the Akane with some of the sweet flesh of the Gala….always a favorite, also a Japanese variety. Honeycrisp - no further explanation needed….sweet/tart and crisp. September Wonder - another variety that falls into the sweet/tart category, though more sweet than tart, lineage goes back to Fuji. Not a particularly pretty apple, but big on taste. Jonathan - one of the most requested apples, an old time favorite….some say they are sweet, some say they are tart, that is just the differences in taste of different people, I tend to think they are tart….they are good. We grow 2 strains, the Ruby Red Jonathan which is redder than the standard ones and a little sweeter and the standard or old fashioned Jonathan, which tend to be larger, less color and a little more tart, they are the standard for pie making, sauce or just to eat. Italian Plums - these are large black-purple plums that some call prune plums, quite a bit sweeter than the Early Italian Plums we had a month ago, the last our plums for the season. For our markets, see the website for locations and times www.masonvilleorchard.com. NO U-Pick this weekend!!! The response to the U-pick has been wonderful….too wonderful in fact, all that is ripe has been picked so the U-pick will NOT be open this weekend. We need to give what is left a chance to ripen and will open for 1 last day Saturday, September 29. Thank you to all who have come there and made that happen. Hope to see you at the markets. Walt Masonville Orchards 970-231-6399 www.masonvilleorchard.com Due to the amazing attendance at the U-Pick this month we will be closed this weekend, Sept 22 & 23rd, to allow the remaining apples to ripen....and will reopen for 1 day on Saturday, Sept 29 to finish ALL remaining apples.  Greetings to all…..a very busy time = short newsletter!
This week at the markets is for SWEET lovers….everything is sweet, tarts will need to wait a week until the Jonathans start….with some exceptions…sweet/tart is on the menu. Here is what will be at the markets: Sansa - the Akane/Gala cross that is more sweet than tart, some of the red color of the Akane with some of the sweet flesh of the Gala….always a favorite, also a Japanese variety. Honeycrisp - no further explanation needed….sweet/tart and crisp. September Wonder - another variety that falls into the sweet/tart category, though more sweet than tart, lineage goes back to Fuji. Not a particularly pretty apple, but big on taste. Red Prince - a whopper of an apple, very large, red, sweet and particularly juicy….very juicy, did I say the best one for juicing….and sweet. Golden Supreme - they are gold/green and supreme as in taste, very sweet with a honey type flavor….also have a little blush on them….always very popular and we don’t have many. For our markets, see the website for locations and times www.masonvilleorchard.com. At the U-pick…..all kinds of stuff….Cinnamon Spice, Honeycrisp, Ozark Gold, Christolyn Jonathan, Cortland, Liberty, McIntosh , Autumn Crisp and Frostbite. The U-pick location is 42135 Co Rd 43, Ault, CO….also have fruit salsa’s, and our entire line of Jams, Jelly & Preserves…..we also carry Rocky Mountain Salsa and Papa Joe’s honey at the U-pick store…..and don’t forget press your own cider, just bring some containers. Hope to see you at the markets or the U-pick. Walt Masonville Orchards 970-231-6399 walt@masonvilleorchard.com www.masonvilleorchard.com |
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