Red apples in the tree in a Montana apple orchard

1752 Mountain View Orchard Road, Corvallis, Mt 59828

406-961-3434

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Heirloom Apple Varieties

Discover the numerous varieties of apples grown on our farm, and the time frame in which they are available.

The varieties below make up the bulk of what we offer. We often have additional varieties in our storefront that are not reflected below, but they are available on a first-come, first-served basis!

Our three-pound bags are only available in stores in McIntosh, Empire, and Spartan varieties.

We are now offering ground apples in limited availability. Read more below!

Flavor Profiles

September Wonder*

A crisp apple with a sweet flavor profile featuring notes of honey and citrus.

Zestar*

This apple offers a unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors with hints of brown sugar.

Empire

A juicy and crisp apple with an excellent mix of sweetness and tartness.

Ruby McIntosh

Juicy, firm, and crisp, this apple has a perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor.

Snappy McIntosh

Known for its spicy-sweet flavor, this apple delivers a bold and delicious taste.

Spartan

A deep maroon apple with a crisp texture and sweet flavor.

Red Delicious

Crisp and sweet, this classic apple is a longtime favorite.

Snow Sweet*

This apple offers sweetness balanced by a hint of tartness and rich undertones.

Winter Banana*

One of the orchard’s yellow varieties, this apple is tangy, juicy, and refreshingly crisp.

Golden Delicious

One of the orchard’s two yellow apples, this variety is exceptionally sweet.

Early Gold*

A sweet yellow-green apple and the first fruit harvested every fall.

*Limited

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Ground Apples

While our first priority with our ground apples is feeding our own animals, we will occasionally have extra available for customer purchase. Availability varies throughout the season.

  • $10 per bushel box (please bring your own boxes)
  • $175 per bin (must be scheduled in advance)

If you are interested in purchasing a bin, please call or email ahead to confirm availability and arrange a pickup time. Our team will assist with loading. We kindly ask that bins be returned within one week of pickup.

Cows eating ground apples

Apple Season Variety Timeline

  • ZestarLate August to Early September
  • Ruby McIntoshEarly to mid September
  • Snappy McIntoshThroughout September
  • EmpireMid September to early October
  • SpartanMid September to mid October
  • Snow SweetThroughout October
  • Golden DeliciousEarly October to Early November
  • Red DeliciousMid October to mid November
  • September WonderLate October to late November
  • Winter BananaThroughout November