Frequently Asked Questions: Fall Farm Tour

 

- What kind of apple varieties do you have?

There are 350 mature trees and 450 young trees, for a total of 800 apple trees. 

Organic practices used. We do not spray our trees! 
 

Crosscut Farm and Orchard apple varieties and 2024 condition report.  In 2023 we had a bumper crop of all varieties.  Apples are typically biannual producers so this year isn’t as good.  Plus a fungus and aphids affected overall production. Fortunately our Liberty Apples which we have 350 trees produced very well.  

 

Golden Delicious apples are very sweet and an excellent eating apple.  If used in a pie they don’t require much if any sweetener.  Some trees are loaded in 2024 others not so much.

 

Honeycrisp apples are a very popular sweet eating We have approximately 40 honeycrisp apple trees scattered throughout the orchard. They were planted in 2020 and are not producing well yet.

 

Fuji apples are a popular very good eating apple.  We have approximately 40 Fuji Apples scattered around as fill in replacements.  Planted in 2020 they are not producing well yet.

 

 

Empire apples are excellent eating apples but unfortunately most of the empires didn’t produce this year and were affected by aphids.

 

Liberty are good producers.  350 were planted in 2019.   Liberty have lots of flavor and are good for eating as well as baking.

 

Jonathon Apples are a good all around eating and baking apple.  We have approximately 200 mature Johnathon apple trees.  Last year we had a bumper crop but this year not so much.  Most of the Jonathon are located in the lower orchard close to Farmer Road.

 

-What is the weather like in Julian?
Please check the weather forecast for Julian, California before making the trip.  Weather extremes are more common in the mountains.
- Are dogs allowed?
Yes! Well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed.

- Is there on-site parking available?
Yes! Parking is available on the property. For directions, please click here.

- Do you have restroom facilities on-site?
Yes! A portable toilet is available for use on-site. 

- Is there a group minimum requirement? 
There is no minimum requirement. 

- I have a school bus, can you accommodate us?
Yes!  We have a large open area that can accomodate large vehicles. 

- Can I make a purchase on-line?
All sales are on-site.

- Can I just show up and pay?
No.   We require reservations to provide a less crowded quality experience.

-I want to make my own cider am I limited to buy 1 gallon?

We have half and full gallon bottles and can adapt to your needs.  However, expect a higher price if you want more than a gallon.  

-Does Upress cider include instructions on how to press cider?

Yes.  We will also have funnels, cheese cloth and everything you need to make your own cider.

-What is included in the hard cider ket?

Included with the hard cider kit is a fermenting bubble, cider yeast, bottle stopper and written instructions on how to make hard cider. 

- What forms of payment do you accept for retail purchases?
Cash and credit card. Credit card purchases require a $5 minimum and a photo ID.

- Will you have food available for purchase?
Fresh pressed apple cider from Apple Lane Orchard will be available for purchase, but we will not have food available for purchase.

- Can we bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on your property ?
Yes! The property has shade trees and beautiful views and will be perfect for a picnic. Please bring a blanket to sit on as we have limited picnic tables.

 

1209 Farmer Road
Julian, CA 92036
crosscutforestry@gmail.com