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Over 50 varieties of apples are grown in New Hampshire apples, including heirloom varieties. Although apple season runs from August through October, every variety is not available the whole time. McIntosh remains a favorite variety along with Cortland, Empire, Macoun, Gala, Mutsu, Honeycrisp. (COURTESY PHOTO)

HOLLIS — The New Hampshire Fruit Growers Association announces the start of NH apple season, NH’s delicious fall tradition. Ushered in with the change of seasons and Labor Day weekend, N.H. farms and orchards welcome the public with early season apples and pick-your-own.

New for this year, the NHFGA has redesigned their member farm and orchard website directory. making it easier for the public to find pick your own apples, heirloom varieties, farm stands and more. The association has also increased its social media outreach on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, to include recipes, tips, farm photos and education about N.H.-grown fruit.

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