Haralson

Typical harvest: Late Sept - Early Oct

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U-Pick starts Saturday, October 3, 2026. Not yet available in the farm store; store availability is expected the week of October 5.

Minnesota heritage variety (1922) named after Charles Haralson. The ultimate baking apple with complex tart flavor that becomes sweet after frost exposure. Holds shape perfectly in baking - Minnesota's #1 apple for over 50 years.

Late Sept - Early Oct

Flavor Profile

Complex tart flavor that transforms to sweet after frost, balanced sweet-tart when mature

Sweetness Level: Tart Initially - Becomes Sweet After Frost

Texture & Mouthfeel

Firm, crisp, juicy with beautiful white flesh - holds shape perfectly when baked

Best Uses for Haralson:

BakingPiesCrispsFresh EatingCider

Special Features:

Ultimate Baking AppleHeritage VarietyTartFrost-EnhancedExtremely Cold Hardy

What Makes Haralson Special

  • Sweetness enhanced by frost exposure
  • Holds shape beautifully in oven
  • Beautiful red over yellow base

Storage & Availability Notes

Extremely cold hardy, developed for Minnesota's harsh climate conditions

Visit Our Apple Orchard

U-Pick & Activities

10am – 6pm Sat & Sun

September 5–November 1, 2026

Special October Hours

  • Friday, Oct 211am – 5pm
  • Friday, Oct 912pm – 4pm
  • Thursday & Friday, Oct 15–1610am – 6pm
  • Friday, Oct 2310am – 6pm
  • Friday, Oct 3010am – 6pm

Farm Store

10am – 6pm daily

Variety availability varies. View store details

Check our Facebook page for the latest picking updates before visiting.

Find the Farm

18605 Biscayne Ave W, Farmington, MN 55024