PICKING Denis Charbonneau orchards offer the picking of a great variety of apples and berries, such as; Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and plums, in addition to the delicious pears "Beauté flamande" and pumpkins. You will spend a pleasant time, whether with family or friends. THE PICKING FIELD IS OPEN IN SEASON FROM 8H TO 18H. APPLES Approximate picking dates. JAUNE TRANSPARENTE * ~July 24 VISTA BELLA * ~August 1 MELBA * ~August 10 JERSEY MAC ~August 15 PAULARED ~August 20 SUNRISE ~August 20 LOBO ~September 1 GINGERGOLD ~September 10 MCINTOSH ~September 15 LIBERTÉ ~September 15 HONEYCRISP * ~September 15 GALA ~September 15 BELMAC ~September 20 CORTLAND ~September 25 SPARTAN ~September 25 EMPIRE ~October 1 DÉLICIEUSE ~Octobre 2 GOLDEN RACET ~October 7 AMBROSIA * ~October 8 * Varieties available in store only. OTHER FRUITS Approximate picking dates. STRAWBERRIES June RASPBERRIES July BLUEBERRIES July PEARS “Beauté flamande” september, october PLUMS “Mont-Royal” august, september PUMPKINS ~September 15 to october 31 HOW TO PICK AN APPLE? Grasp id gently, in order not to damage it, and lift it. If it is ripe, it will simply detaches. Source : lapommeduquebec.ca HOW TO PRESERVE MY APPLES? Apples keep better when handled properly. Store them in perforated plastic bags inside a refrigerator drawer. If you buy large quantities, put them in a cold room at 0 to 4°C and cover them with sheets of perforated plastic, which helps them to retain their humidity. Apples may be frozen in quarters or slices, but never whole. 575, Rang de la Montagne, Mont-Saint-Grégoire 450-347-9184 © 2016 VERGERS ET CIDRERIE DENIS CHARBONNEAU. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WEB HOSTING & DESIGN ORCHARDSSTORECRÊPERIE CIDERYRECEPTIONACTIVITIES Fr