SweeTango®

Typical harvest: Early to Mid September

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Store and U-Pick availability vary. Please check with the farm for current availability before visiting.

University of Minnesota variety - cross of Honeycrisp and Zestar! with high sweetness (14.8 Brix). Combines Honeycrisp crispness with distinctive fall spices flavor profile including cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, and citrus notes.

Early to Mid September

Flavor Profile

Sweet-tart with fall spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), honey, citrus, brown sugar, and floral undertones

Sweetness Level: High Sweetness (14.8 Brix) with Balanced Tartness

Texture & Mouthfeel

Satisfying crunch, extremely juicy with vibrant acidity

Best Uses for SweeTango®:

Fresh EatingBakingCheese Pairing

Special Features:

PopularPremiumFall SpicesManaged Variety

What Makes SweeTango® Special

  • Described as 'spiced apple cider' flavor
  • Candy-like sweetness from Honeycrisp parent
  • Available when few premium apples ripen

Storage & Availability Notes

Early September ripening provides premium apple when few others available

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

Farm Store

10am – 6pm daily

Variety availability varies. View store details

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Find the Farm

18605 Biscayne Ave W, Farmington, MN 55024