At Nystrom Orchard, we pick differently. Often the last orchard to release a variety, we patiently wait until it's perfectly ripe before we allow access to pick. Sometimes it's a matter of 2-3 days but it makes all the difference when you bite into it! As a result, you can be assured that when you pick at Nystrom Orchard - you pick the best at the best time. The same goes for apples in our shed pre-bagged. Often going from being picked to bagged in the cooler for you in less than 24 hours at peak freshness.