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Georgia Apples: Harvest Dates and Characteristics of Georgia Apple Varieties

Apple varieties in Georgia

Apple Variety Photo Earliest normal start to harvesting Flavor Best uses
Early McIntosh July 20 Tart Eating, cooking
Gala

Gala.

August 1 Very sweet Eating, applesauce, apple butter, pies
Ginger Gold

Ginger Gold.

August 1 Sweet Eating
Detroit Red

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August 1 Tart Cooking
Ozark Gold

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August 1 Tart Cooking
McIntosh August 10 Sweet/Tart Eating, cooking
Jonathon

Jonathan.

August 15 Tart Cooking
Red Delicious August 15 Sweet Eating
Golden Delicious August 15 Sweet Cooking / Eating
Empire

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August 20 Tart Cooking
Honey Crisp

August 20 Sweet Eating
Mutsu September 1 Sweet / Tart Cooking / Eating
Jonagold September 1 Sweet / Tart Cooking / Eating
Rome Beauty

September 15 Slightly Tart Cooking / Eating
Stayman - Wine sap September 15 Tart Cooking / Eating
Granny Smith October 5 Tart Cooking / Eating
Arkansas Black

October 10 Tart Baking, Eating (very hard apple)
Fuji

Fuji.

October 15 Very sweet Eating, applesauce, apple butter, pies, cooking
Yates

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October 20 Sweet Eating
Brae burn

October 20 Sweet Eating
Pink Lady

October 25 Sweet Eating

You may want to print this page and take it with you when you go to the orchards! be sure to see the links for the reviews, photos and additional information.

Where, When and More to Find an Apples in Georgia

Note: This page is NOT the Pick-Your-Own apple orchards page (although a couple on this page do PYO).  These are roadside stands and orchard markets. The PYO pages are here: North Georgia, Atlanta area and surrounding counties, Macon / Columbus area, Augusta area, Coastal Georgia area, Southern Georgia area

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; and our guide to apple varieties!

Guide to Apple Orchards in Ellijay, Georgia

There are so many in the Ellijay area that I have put those all on their own page.

Other Apple Orchards in Georgia

See this page for apple orchards in other parts of Georgia .