It is our opinion that cold spring nights can contribute to mal-shaped and fruit that preforms poorly in storage. In summer pests can be a problem so we of course have a pest management program. Summer also can see very hot temperatures that can damage the fruit. We control this by cooling our orchards by sprinkling water over the trees. In the summer months the fruit is also thinned by hand to break up clusters of apples and allow the fruit to have space to grow.
Autumn is when the apples start to put on color.
About six weeks before harvest we apply a new hormone to the apples to help them get redder and it also will help them stay crispy in the months ahead. August through October are the months of harvest . This is the most exciting time of the year, but also very critical. After harvest we apply several leaf feeds to the trees to help give nourishment to the newly forming buds. By doing this we are prepare the tree for next years crop and ensuring the buds are healthy.