Authentic Cider Apples
As we have found out, growing these specialty cider apples can be tricky. At The Orchard Point Prim, we are nestled on 30 acres of beautiful Prince Edward Island’s south shore and enjoy a moderate climate. Thanks to the warming waters of the Northumberland Strait, our cooler summers and warmer winters give these traditional apples an excellent growing environment. That is why we chose this location when we began the search for our special Canadian orchard, where we currently grow over 15 different types of English, French, and North American cider apples and 3 varieties of specialty culinary apples.
“Our focus is on growing traditional cider apple varieties that provide the flavour, depth, and character that a good cider needs, while using sustainable, environmentally friendly orcharding practices wherever possible.”
Special Culinary Apples
Besides our cider apples, we also grow a few unique culinary apples that are extremely difficult to find in Canada. Bramley Seedling is THE English baking apple and Calville Blanc d’hiver is famously used in the French pastry Tarte aux Pommes. Not to be left out, the Esopus Spitzenburg was widely regarded as the best all-round apple… one of the few apples we grow that you can eat fresh.
Follow us on social media to find out more on when these apples are available. We will also post recipes from time to time, so don’t miss out on these baking beauties!
Sustainability
The Orchard is home to many wildlife species and our Sustainable Orchard Practices help keep the environment suitable for them to thrive. We benefit too, as many of these birds, mammals, and insects, prey on pests that would otherwise damage our apple trees. With the evolution of climate change and increasingly severe weather patterns, we are continuously researching new opportunities to improve our orchard health and reduce our dependence on chemical inputs.