Hundreds of different types of apples are grown all over the world. Maine's climate makes it an ideal location for many of these varieties to flourish. Below is a list of some of the more common apples grown in Maine.

		Baldwin ~ Ready to pick in mid-October; pale greenish-yellow flushed with purplish-brown. juicy, with a trace of sweetness; stores extremely well

		Cortland ~ Ready to pick in mid-October; paper white flesh, juicy, crisp, tart, good drying; good for eating, baking, drying, freezing and on salads-note when cooked they hold their shape and are firmer than the macs

		Crispin (Mutsu) ~ Ready to pick in mid-October; gold with red highlights; good for eating and cooking

		Early MacIntosh ~ Ready to pick in early September; moderately firm and crisp; good for eating and baking

		Empire ~ Ready to pick in late September; mildly tart and sweet, has juicy firm white flesh; high quality dessert apple good for culinary uses

		Fuji ~ Ready to pick in October; red blush with green and yellow stripes; crisp, firm, juicy flesh; an excellent keeper; developed in Japan in 1939

		Gala ~ Ready to pick in mid-August; red-orange, with yellow stripes; a sweet apple

		Golden Delicious ~ Ready to pick in mid-October; firm, crisp, sweet, juicy; good for eating and baking

		Honeycrisp ~ Ready to pick in late September; very crisp and sweet; good for eating

		Ida Red ~ Ready to pick in late September; bright golden red; their tangy taste mellows at maturity; excellent for all culinary uses

		Jona Gold ~ Ready to pick in September; bright red with gold, crisp and juicy, Jonagolds are good fresh, in salads, and for both cooking and baking

		Jerseymac ~ Ready to pick in mid August.; tangy, juicy, crunchy; good for eating and baking

		July Red ~ Ready to pick around mid-August; soft and sweet; good for eating

		Liberty ~ Ready to pick in early October; red blush; an all-purpose apple

		MacIntosh ~ Ready to pick in late September; crisp, juicy, sweet/tart, excellent cider, highly aromatic; good for eating, baking, and sauce-note when cooked they do not hold their form, used mostly in pies and apple sauces

		Macoun ~ Ready to pick in mid/late September; super crisp, juicy, mild sweet flavor; good for eating

		Northern Spy ~ Ready to pick in late October; large red and green skin, spicy tart flavor; a favorite for apple pies

		Paula Red ~ Ready to pick in mid-August; crisp, juicy, sweetly tart; good for eating and baking

		Pippin ~ Ready to pick in September; green with yellow highlights; tangy sweet flavor; best for cooking and baking

		Puritan ~ Ready to pick in late August; soft and somewhat tart; good for eating and baking

		Quinti ~ Ready to pick in late August; sweet; good for eating and baking

		Redcort ~ Ready to pick in mid-September; crisp and sweet; good for eating

		Red Delicious ~ Ready to pick in mid-October; crisp, juicy, mildly sweet, sweet cider; good for eating and juice

		Rome ~ Ready to pick in mid-October; slightly tart; excellent baking apples

		Spencer ~ Ready to pick in mid-October; firm and crisp with a very sweet flavor; good for eating

		Spartan ~ Ready to pick in early October; Red and green skin; juicy, tart-sweet taste is good for snacks and salads

Maine Apple Orchards by Region

Aroostook County Maine Apple Orchards Fort Kent, Houlton, Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield, Madawaska
Down East & Acadia Maine Apple Orchards Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Eastport, Lubec, Cherryfield, Machias
Greater Portland & Casco Bay Maine Apple Orchards Portland, Freeport, Yarmouth, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth
Kennebec & Moose River Valley Maine Apple Orchards Augusta, Skowhegan, Waterville, The Forks
Maine Lakes & Mountains Apple Orchards Auburn, Lewiston, Norway, Bethel, Farmington, Naples
Mid-Coast Maine Apple Orchards Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Camden, Rockland, Brunswick, Belfast, Searsport
Southern Maine Coast Apple Orchards Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Wells, York
Katahdin & Moosehead Maine Apple Orchards Bangor, Brewer, Greenville, Lincoln, Millinocket, Orono, Baxter State Park