during our tart cherry season, which typically begins around july 4 and lasts 2-3 weeks, we also have both black and red currants available to pick. currants are a very small tart fruit (slightly smaller than a blueberry). although rarely eaten before cooking or adding sugar, currants are excellent for jams and jellies. black currants, in particular, are popular among people from eastern european countries
Mutsu (crispin)
this is called a japanese golden delicious. although sweet, it is more tart and firm than a golden delicious and is usually a very large apple. it is excellent for eating as well as cooking
Peaches
all peaches grown at wasem are freestone peaches—meaning the flesh is easily removed from the pit. they typically start ripening around august 10 beginning with red haven peaches and continuing with peaches which are very similar to red haven and just as tasty. our season continues through approximately labor day. although we do not have peaches available for u-pick, we do take them to the ann arbor farmers' market
Jonathan
an excellent semi-tart apple that is a brilliant red speckled with gold and green. it is one of the more popular cooking and baking apples and holds its shape well in pies and baked apples. it can also be used for applesauce but will be a little chunky unless put through a food mill
Raspberries
we have a limited number of fall red raspberries during the month of september and early october for pick your own. we also take some to the ann arbor farmers' market
