Pleasant View Orchard Indiana

U-Pick Apples

A trip to Pleasant View Orchard to pick-your-own apples is an experience that will bring lasting memories for your entire family.  It has become a family tradition for many.  With more than 40 acres of apple trees consisting of over 20 varieties to choose from throughout the growing season, Pleasant View Orchard is a great destination for a day of family fun.

U-Pick apples are available every day from about early August through the end of October.  Availability dates are approximate as dates can vary from year to year depending on the weather.  Please check our Home Page under News & Special Dates at the bottom of the page for apple varieties currently available.

Instructions for Picking Your Own Apples:

  1. You must purchase a Pleasant View Orchard bag before picking apples and pick only into our bags.  Bags range in size from ½ peck to ½ bushel.

  2. No driving in the orchard.  We do encourage you to bring along a wagon to help with your children and apples.

  3. No climbing the trees.  We don’t want anyone to be injured and this can also harm the trees.

  4. The use of ladders is not permitted.

All apples store best when refrigerated.

*U-Pick will begin early August with Zestar!  Availability dates are approximate as dates can vary each year depending on the weather.  Please check our Home Page under News & Special Dates at the bottom of the page for apple varieties currently available.

  Apple Variety Availability Flavor Additional Information
Summer Apples (Poor Storage Apples)
Lodi Early to Mid July Sour Cooks to mush
great for applesauce
not recommended for eating
Pristine Mid to Late July Tart All-Purpose
Akane Early August to Late August Tart Early Jonathan
All-Purpose
Zestar! Early August to Late August Sweet/
Tart 		Similar to Honeycrisp
All-Purpose
Fall Apples (Good Storage Apples)
Mollies Delicious Mid August to Early September Sweet Similar to Red Delicious
Good for Eating
Gala Mid August to Late September Sweet All-Purpose
Rambo Mid August to Late August Tart McIntosh Family
Good for Cooking
Honey Crisp Late August to Early September Sweet/
Tart 		All-Purpose
McIntosh Late August to Late September Tart All-Purpose
Recommended for Cooking
Hawaii Late August to Late September Sweet/
Tart 		All-Purpose
Jonathan Early September to Late October Tart All-Purpose
Popular for Pies
Cortland Early September to Late October Tart All-Purpose
Recommended for Cooking
Cooks Soft
Golden Supreme Early September to Late October Sweet Similar to Golden Delicious, All-Purpose
Red Delicious Mid September to Mid November Sweet Good for Eating
Golden Delicious Mid September to Mid November Sweet All-Purpose
Jonagold Mid September to Mid November Sweet/
Tart 		All-Purpose
Winter Apples (Best Storage Apples)
Scarlet Beauty Late September to Mid November Sweet All-Purpose
Melrose Late September to Mid November Tart All-Purpose
Ida Red Late September to Mid November Tart All-Purpose
Similar to Jonathan
Braeburn Late September to Mid November Tart All-Purpose
Mutsu Early October to Mid November Sweet/
Tart 		All-Purpose
Turley Winesap Early October to Mid November Sweet/
Tart 		All-Purpose
Stayman Winesap Mid October to Mid November Sweet/
Tart 		All-Purpose
Fuji Mid October to Mid November Sweet All-Purpose
Cameo Mid October to Mid November Sweet All-Purpose
Pink Lady Mid October to Mid November Tart All-Purpose
Granny Smith End of October to Mid November Sour All-Purpose
Great for Cooking