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
Red Delicious
this is the most popular and widely available apple. it is a sweet and crispy apple that is bright crimson in color. although the red delicious is excellent for eating and salads, it is not a good apple to bake with
Tart Cherries
at wasem, we grow montmorency cherries—the world’s best variety of pie cherry. our cherries typically get ready around july 4. the season is short, usually lasting just two or three weeks. tart cherries are excellent for pies, jams, jellies, and a variety of delicious desserts. they can also be added to main dishes to add more flavor. if you have a taste for sour fruits, you may also enjoy them as is, sprinkled with sugar, or on top of ice cream
Russett
a very, very hard russetted eating apple. it is not recommended for baking
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
