STEFFENS ORCHARD
MARKET
4344 13 Mile nw
Sparta, MI 49345
Ph. 616-887-2404
steffensfarm@gmail.com
Market Hours:
August 17- October 31
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 to 6p.m.
Closed Mondays
Directions:
Take 13 Mile Road
1/2 Mile W. of Fruitridge
OR
2.3 Miles W. of M-37 & Sparta
Welcome to our Farm!
We look foward to
meeting you!
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MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS
BELOW
GALA, HONEYCRISP, CAMEO, CORTLAND, RED AND GOLDEN DELICIOUS, FUJI AND IDA RED ARE
STILL AVAILABLE.
We provide the baskets and bags for you to use. Stop in at the market first to get what you need and directions to the varieties that are ready. The trees are not far and we have wagons for your use.
We also have already picked apples in the market. They are the same price whether we pick them or you do. However, picking them is a great experience for your children and very enjoyable on a beautiful day.
NORTHERN SPY IS IN THE MARKET.
Fun Page - Check it out. The kids love to enjoy the free Moonwalk and FARMALL wooden tractor for our customers.
Farm Tours - We offer tours for school, family groups of 15 or more, churches, seniors, etc.
Our tour page has all the information. You can make reservations or get information by calling 616-887-2404 or emailing steffensfarm@gmail.com.
HANDICAPPED PARKING AVAILABLE
ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE MARKET.
IF YOU COME IN THE EAST ENTRANCE, JUST GO AROUND BEHIND THE BARN TO THE WEST DOOR.
We will also have fresh donuts on the weekends and for our tours during the week.
You can sample jams and pumpkin butter in the market. These jams and butter make great gifts for Christmas, teachers or as "thank you" items.
New to the market this year are darling stuffed dogs.
FRUIT PIES:
Delicious apple, peach, cherry, blueberry and strawberry-rhubarb pies that are frozen are ready for you to bake. It only takes 1 hour and 15 minutes and it is ready for your meal. People often ask about our pies. They are made especially for us by Wheeler Farms in Hart and they are known for how delicious they are. Call ahead to order large amounts so we can have them on hand for your winter supply.
If you are looking for something already to eat, we
have wonderful pumpkin rolls or applesauce cookies and, of course, pumpkin and apple donuts.
We sell cider by the half gallon and gallon and we are happy to provide you with free cups so you can enjoy it right away.
There are picnic tables by the FARMALL wooden tractor where you can enjoy the day and have a snack.
MUMS, PUMPKINS, AND GOURDS
Beautiful fall mums, orange pumpkins and a nice variety of interesting gourds can make great decorations for your porch or table. They are at the market now.
U-Pick Pumpkins, gourds and some winter squash is ready for picking in the Pumpkin Patch.
Last year we had only 8% of a crop so we hope you are as excited as we are to have a full crop. The apples look good and you can't beat the taste of a delicious Michigan apple. As other varieties ripen, we will have them available in the market and most can also be U-Picked.
Are you looking for an apple to make applesauce or pies with? We have several choices. Northern Spy, Ida Red, Jonagold and Cortland are particularly good. Many also like MacIntosh for sauce. You can also mix your apples. They don't have to all be one variety to make a delicious pie or sauce. The Fugi is the sweetest apple of all of them and a great keeper. Red Rome is often used by processors for baking. Almost any apple except Red Delicious is great for baking and sauce.
The most popular apple is the Honeycrisp which is a newer variety. It is a cross between a Macoun and a Honeygold. We are often asked why it is more expensive. It is harder to grow and a very fussy apple that requires a great deal of calcium and special storage conditions.
Our 2013 Harvest Dates for other varieties are below:
SEPTEMBER:
Early: Golden Supreme, Blondee*
Mid: Gala*, MacIntosh*, Honeycrisp* and Cortland*
Late: Empire*, Jonagold, Jonathan
OCTOBER:
Early: Golden Delicious*, Red Delicious*, Idared*
Northern Spy
Mid: Red Rome*
Late: Fuji*, Braeburn, Cameo*
*U-Pick
If you want to U-Pick, give us a call to see if the variety you want is ready.
STEFFENS ORCHARD MARKET, LLC, 4344 13 MILE ROAD, SPARTA, MI 49345
PH. 616-887-2404 www.steffensorchardmarket.com steffensfarm@gmail.com
OPEN: AUGUST-SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
TUESDAY - SUNDAY, 11 TO 6 PM CLOSED MONDAYS
