 Circle
K Orchard is a mature commercial Apple Orchard situated on 40 acres in
rural Western Wisconsin just 9 miles east of River Falls. The orchard
specializes in growing select varieties which were especially developed
for the upper Midwest such as the Haralson, Regent and Fireside and the
new Honey Crisp to name but a few. Two important elements of the orchard
management are Integrated Pest Management and Sonic Bloom.
We
use IPM (Integrated Pest Management) System: This is the combination of
cultural, biological and chemical controls used to produce an acceptable
commercial crop. By monitoring for the presence of undesirable elements
and applying treatments only when the economical threshold has been
exceeded, we are able to protect the natural predators and keep the
orchard in a state of natural balance. 
Sonic
Bloom: is a patented process developed by Dan Carlson which
utilizes a special sound frequency combined with the application of
trace elements such are copper, Potash, Boron and manganese. The apparent results of
this effort have been *larger yields* healthier trees* higher fruit
quality and* less insect problems. Find out more at:
http://www.originalsonicbloom.com.
When
visitors come to the Orchard they have the opportunity to observe a
commercial packing line which grades to size and packs
apples for commercial distribution.
The
Orchard also features the only on site cider pasteurizer in Western
Wisconsin and it is open for inspection. Our pasteurizing process heats
the cider to 160 degrees for 10 seconds which will eliminate any
contaminates but does not cook the cider. Therefore our cider retains
its natural texture and retains the nutrients. We also provide
cider which has not been pasteurized upon request.
You
can pick your own apples or buy pre-packaged. Complete line of jams and
jellies-maple syrup-pumpkins-Caramel Apple Pies, Apple Brats and special custom
made caramel apples!
(Note: Due to crop conditions there will be no
U-Pick Apple in 2012)
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