Hours
Store: Monday - Saturday 10 - 9, Sundays 11-5
U-pick Blueberries: Mon - Sat 8 - 6, Sundays 11- 5
U-pick Raspberries Mon - Sat 10 - 6, Sundays 11- 5 start at the store
U-pick Apples Mon - Sat 10 - 6, Sundays 11- 5 start at the store
What's new at Abbott Farms?
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Lots and lots of berries, we still have varieties yet to start!
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U-pick Apple Varieties available now
PaulaRed
Zestar
U-pick Apple Pricing drop from 2012
Kiddie Bag, can hold up to 3 lbs, $3.00
Family Bag, can hold up to 10 lbs, $11
Baker Bag, can hold up to 23 lbs, $19
So buy a bag and fill it. It's still cheaper than in the store.
Parking is always Free
Apple Notes
Apple season is on time this year. Varieties for upick are usually available only 2 weekends so don't miss your favorite. Apples are more plentiful this year. The heavy fruit set causes size to be down but numbers are way up as the trees try and compensate for last years light crop.
Zestar known in the UK as the Flavar, is perhaps the most flavorful summer apple. It is also known as the Minnewashta Apple. Released in 1998, it is a newer variety from Minnesota which is a cross of a State Fair and MN1691. It's a crisp apple that is best for fresh eating. It has a sweet tangy flesh. This apple is protected under the US Plant Patent #97120.
Paula Red also known as the Arends' Apple, was discovered around 1960 by grower Lewis Arends near a McIntosh block in his orchard in Sparta Township, Michigan. He named the apple after his wife, Pauline. Paula Reds appeared on the market as a distinct cultivar in 1968. The Summer Mac is closely related to this apple. It has a crisp white flesh that is mildly sweet and is excellent for baking, sauces, or cider.
Strawberries
We have a few day neutral strawberries that are just starting to fruit. Check them out in the store. They are incredibly sweet!
Bridge
The Cold Springs bridge between us and John Glenn Blvd. is open again; it is only one lane, but going two ways!
In Season
Fall Red Raspberries
Apples
Sweet corn, our own fresh picked
Blueberries
Strawberries, day neutral
Sunflowers
Beef; our pasture raised beef is in the freezer case
Birthday parties
Fall tour scheduling
FaceBook
See the pictures I just posted to get an idea how plentiful the picking is right now. Abbott Farms NY See more about what we have been doing and ask us questions on Facebook. We will be posting special events, hours, upcoming products, crop and u-pick schedules, and even some Facebook exclusive special offers. We invite you and your family to like us on Facebook. Make sure to ask us your questions.
On the Farm
Lots of growing going on right now.
Crop care
Tying apple trees up by hand so they don't break!
Birthday Parties and Tours
We made changes!
We are making it easier to contact our off-site coordinator, Darlene.
Her email now stands alone, tours@abbottfarms.com. It used to come into our general mailbox, now it goes only to Darlene. She has her own exclusive phone number, too. Leave her a message and she will get back to you. 315-289-2706
Coming Events
Art on the Farm
Cider target date is August 23
Pumpkins late September
Military Appreciation Day, details coming...
Mums are coming next week
NYS FAIR'S AG Extravaganza, Sept 2, Labor Day, we will be there
Fall Fest Weekends & Holidays in September & October
Fall Fest wristbands:
$7 each ages 3 and up
5 or more people in the same sale transaction $6 each
10 or more people in the same sale transaction $5 each
So pack up the van and bring everybody!
The wristband is only required for the Fest activities, which may include the maze, wagon rides, sling shots or cannon, bounce house, slide, face painting etc depending on prevailing conditions.
The wristband is NOT required to pick apples, visit the store, see the animals or get food.
Parking is always FREE.
Farmers' Markets
Abbott Farms is now attending these local markets:
Downtown Clinton Square Tuesday 7am to 4pm
Bayberry Plaza Wednesday 7:30am to 2pm
Baldwinsville Wednesday 3pm to 6:30pm
CNY Regional Market Saturday 7am to 2 pm
Contacts
Store: 638-SPUD (638-7783)
Tour and Birthday party coordinator: 289-2706
Mike Blair - production manager mblair@abbottfarms.com
JoAnne Peck - store manager japeck@abbottfarms.com
Darlene Arena - special events coordinator tours@abbottfarms.com
Warren Abbott apples@abbottfarms.com
