Little Apple Farm is a lovingly restored old heirloom apple orchard on Orchard Lane in Hillsdale, NY. In 2017, we planted a second orchard of cider apple varieties on Thompson Finch Farm in Ancram, NY. Both orchards are NOFA-NY certified organic. We grow more than 15 apple varieties as well as Quince and Chinese Chestnuts. We think 19th century educator Amos Bronson Alcott said it best, “Orchards are among the most coveted possessions; trees of ancient standing, being firm friends and royal neighbors forever.”
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Ron's Orchard Update
Summer 2022
"How's the apple crop this season?" This is the number one question I hear these days. The answer is pretty good, but not great. Some of our older heirloom apple trees like McIntosh, Macoun, Northern Spy and Jonagold have gone biannual instead of producing a consistent crop. Other varieties like Baldwin, Golden Russet, Liberty and Enterprise are doing just fine. After five years, we are expecting to get some fruit from our second orchard in Ancram at Thompson Finch Farm. We have managed to keep the gypsy moth invasion at bay so far. The forests surrounding Little Apple Farm (especially the oak trees) are taking a beating. A strong north wind will blow them into the orchard and I've been capturing them by hand. Stop by the cidery and I'll try to answer any questions you might have about your backyard apple trees.
"How's the apple crop this season?" This is the number one question I hear these days. The answer is pretty good, but not great. Some of our older heirloom apple trees like McIntosh, Macoun, Northern Spy and Jonagold have gone biannual instead of producing a consistent crop. Other varieties like Baldwin, Golden Russet, Liberty and Enterprise are doing just fine. After five years, we are expecting to get some fruit from our second orchard in Ancram at Thompson Finch Farm. We have managed to keep the gypsy moth invasion at bay so far. The forests surrounding Little Apple Farm (especially the oak trees) are taking a beating. A strong north wind will blow them into the orchard and I've been capturing them by hand. Stop by the cidery and I'll try to answer any questions you might have about your backyard apple trees.
178 Orchard Lane, Hillsdale, NY 12529; Saturdays & Sundays 1-5 PM; (917) 287-6339
