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Hudson Orchard

Hudson Orchard

Excellent prices, no PYO

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Hudson Orchard -  Apples
8036 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30540.

Phone: 706-273-3160.

Directions: just west on Hwy. 52 from the other orchards.  They're right on the highway, so you can't miss them (unless you're driving too fast).

 

Produce: Apples, cider,  jams, jellies, relishes, honey, syrups.

Last check on prices was 2014:  $6 per half-peck, $10 per peck, $15 per half-bushel.(varies by variety).

If you write me to tell me what the prices were when you visit them, I'll be happy to report it here!

Review

Hudson's may be no-frills, and have no entertainment, but compared to some of the other roadside stands,  their prices are often best.

Hudson's Apple Varieties

Below is a listing of the apple varieties that they typically carry, in order that they typically start to be harvested in Ellijay. Be sure to call a couple weeks before they are due to start harvesting, as the actual date varies from year to year! Ellijay apple orchards usually have apples for sale from August to late December.

Apple Variety	Photo	Usually start harvesting	Flavor	Best uses
Gala		August 1	Very sweet	Eating, applesauce, apple butter, pies
Ginger Gold		Early	Sweet	Eating
Red Delicious		August 15	Sweet	Eating, good to blend with other apples in applesauce and cooking
Golden Delicious		August 15	Sweet	Eating, good to blend with other apples in applesauce and cooking
Empire		August 20	Tart	Cooking
Mutsu		September 1	Sweet / Tart	Cooking / Eating
Jonagold		September 1	Sweet / Tart	Cooking / Eating
Fuji		October 10	Very sweet	Eating, applesauce, apple butter, pies, cooking
Granny Smith		October 15	Tart	Cooking / Eating

Also, see our pages on tips for picking apples at a farm, easy illustrated directions to make applesauce, apple butter, apple jelly and apple pie; the guide to apple festivals and our guide to apple varieties! NEW! Please write me, if you know of any to add!

 

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