Scheduled Harvest Times

We have a smaller crop for 2008!

We will be unable to offer field trips this year due to our smaller crop.

The Apple Bin is Back! (read more )

Come and experience our best advertising by tasting our free samples of the apples we have available!


Thank you for buying our apples! If you enjoy these as much as we believe you will, won't you please tell a friend about it? We could want no better advertising than your recommendation.

1/2 bushel bag - $15.00 (avg. bag weighs 22lbs. At .68/lb. that's a great deal!)
1 gal. cider - $5.00

Gift Boxes (20 apples boxed for shipping) - $15.00
1 bushel tray pack box - $30.00
Apple Wood - $10.00/ wheel barrow
Antique Apple Crates - $10.00

Shipping: We do not ship out of state. We do sell gift boxes "ready to be shipped" that a friend or relative living in the area can ship to you.

Payment: We accept checks or cash only. We do not accept credit cards or debit cards.

Questions: Call us at the Dixon's Apple Hotline at - 505-465-2976 or view some of the more common questions below.

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Apple Questions
Q.
When do the Champagne and Red Delicious apples come in?
A.
Call us around September 15th for our opening date. We open with these two varieties. We will also post these dates on our web site when they become available.(505-465-2976)
Q.
When do the Sparkling Burgundy and Red Rome Apples come in?
A.
Call us around the last week of September. We will also post these dates on our web site when they become available.(505-465-2976)
Q.
How long will apples last?
A.
If your apples are kept in a cool, damp place, they will last several months. The best keeping apples are the Champagne and the Sparkling Burgundy.

Cider Questions
Q.
Can cider be frozen?
A.
Yes! It is wonderful frozen. Just empty enough cider out of the jug to leave an empty space down one or two inches from the top. This allows for expansion during freezing. When ready to drink, thaw it out completely and shake well ... It tastes like fresh!
Q.
What varieties of apples is the cider made of?
A.
A blend of all four varieties of our apples.
Q
What is in the cider?
A.
Apple juice – that's it! There are no preservatives or additives and so it must be kept refrigerated.
Q
What is the difference between cider and apple juice?
A.
There is no difference between the two.
Q
What do you do with the mash that is left over after squeezing the juice out?
A.
Return it to the ground as fertilizer.

Gift Box Questions
Q.
Are these boxes adequate for shipping?
A.
Yes, they are designed to be shipped in the mail.
Q.
Do Dixon's Apples ship the boxes?
A.
No! We package them and label them – You ship them.
Q
How many apples are in each type of box?
A.
The full bushel tray packed box has 100 apples in it.
The 20 apple flat pack has 20 apples in it.
Q
What are the prices of the gift boxes?
A.
– see above pricing
Q
What is the cost for shipping?
A.
We cannot answer this because it depends on where you are shipping the box.
Q
What is the weight and dimensions of the gift boxes?
A.
The full bushel tray packed box weighs 40 pounds.
The 20 apple flat pack box weighs 12 pounds.

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Dixon's Apples have long been known for the exceptional flavor and texture. We have created this chart to help you decide which apples will best meet your needs.

 
Champagne
Sparkling
Burgundy
Red Rome
Red Delicious
Flavor
Sweet & Spicy
Tart
Bland/Mild
Sweet
Texture
Firm
Firm
Firm
Firm
Salads
Excellent
Excellent
Fair
Good
Baking
Excellent
Excellent
Fair
No
Eating
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Sauce
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
No
Pies
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
No
Freezing
Excellent
Good
Sliced
No

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