Apple season isn't one date — it's a rolling handoff between varieties. Pick a variety below to see which orchards grow it, or check today's typical picks first. These windows are general guidelines for a typical year, not a specific orchard's confirmed dates — always check a listing's own "varieties grown" section and call ahead near the edges of a season.
A general guide only — actual ripening shifts with location, elevation, and the year's weather. An orchard's own "what's ripe now" page (where it has one) is always more current than a calendar.
The full reference table — see the apple varieties guide for what each one is good for.
| Variety | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Ginger Gold | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Paula RedRipe now | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| ZestarRipe now | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| GalaRipe now | Aug 25 – Sep 20 |
| McIntoshRipe now | Sep 1 – Sep 30 |
| HoneycrispRipe now | Sep 1 – Sep 25 |
| Cortland | Sep 10 – Oct 5 |
| Empire | Sep 20 – Oct 10 |
| Jonagold | Sep 25 – Oct 15 |
| Fuji | Oct 5 – Oct 31 |
| Granny Smith | Oct 5 – Oct 31 |
| EverCrisp | Oct 5 – Oct 25 |
| Pink Lady | Oct 15 – Nov 10 |
| GoldRush | Oct 15 – Nov 10 |