This well-known, bruise-resistant lunchbox apple has a balanced sweet-tart taste and crisp texture ideal for fresh eating. Its appealing deep color and melon undertones can be attributed to its parents: McIntosh and Red Delicious. Top toast with nut butter; eat out of hand with yogurt dip; slice thinly into a salad.
Ontario, NY
Lagoner Farms is a fifth-generation family farm that has been growing fresh, homegrown produce for over 100 years in the greater Rochester, New York area. Nestled near the southern shores of Lake Ontario, the farm benefits from rich soils and a unique microclimate that help produce fruits and vegetables of exceptional quality.
Rooted in tradition yet forward-thinking, Lagoner Farms has evolved over the decades—diversifying its crop offerings, expanding wholesale and farmers market presence, and building a vibrant on-site retail market. In recent years, the family launched Embark Craft Ciderworks, a cidery that showcases the farm’s apples in thoughtfully crafted, small-batch ciders.
With deep agricultural roots and a passion for innovation, the Lagoner family remains committed to sustainable growing practices and to being an active part of the thriving local food movement.
