Our orchard
NEXT SEASON
U-pick 2023
The start dates for U-pick in our orchard will be released very soon.
Apple varieties
Discover our apple varieties and the picking dates for each of them. Each of the varieties has different properties for your recipes and/or use.
CIDRERIE VERGER BILODEAU
Our orchard - 2023
Thank you to all our customers for choosing our orchard this year! See you next year!
Orchard opening hours from August 26
CLOSED UNTIL THE NEXT SEASON IN 2024
EVERY DAY : 9h à 17h
INCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Shop opening hours
EVERY DAY : 9h à 18h
INCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
From Late August to mid-October, a large selection of apples are available to you. Monitor the availability and picking period of our varieties.
The beauty of the place, the atmosphere of the site and the warm welcome will seduce you.
ORCHARD CONDITIONS
- Animals are strictly prohibited in the orchard.
- No reservation required to access the orchard
- Green shift : bring your reusable bags for pick-up
- Reusable pick-up bags for sale on site ($2 each)
- Plastic bag available in very limited quantities (while stocks last)
METHODS OF PAYMENT
IN THE FIELD:
- Cash only
IN THE SHOP:
- Cash
- Debit card
- Credit card
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CIDRERIE VERGER BILODEAU
The heart of our story
The apple, Quebec’s favorite fruit.
A plantation composed of dwarf and semi-dwarf trees, facilitating self-picking. Discover the 6 hectares (14.82 acres) of our wonderland orchard and the charming beauty of the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Management overview
Prescription and access to measures which contribute to minimizing the risk of infection and treatment requirements :
- Fruit tree grove is certified to be free from viral diseases.
- Contributes to improving the soil.
- Control of parasitic infections and insects, with quantification traps
- Assistance from our certified agronomist for screening and recommendations
- Application of treatment only if necessary
- Education on implementing the best techniques available.
OUR ORCHARD
Our apple varieties
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AVAILABLEALMOST SOLD OUTNOT AVAILABLE
Melba
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late August |
| Use | Chew, compote, |
| Taste | Semi-sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Paulared
Available from August 24
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| Disponibility | See color legend (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late August to early September |
| Use | Chew, Juice, Bake |
| Taste | Semi-sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Ginger Gold
Available around August 31
Limited quantity
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| Disponibility | See color legend (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Early September |
| Use | Chew, Bake, Cider |
| Flavor | Sweet, Crunchy, Juicy |
Lobo
Available around September 7
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Mid-September to early October |
| Use | Chewable, Bakeable |
| Flavor | Semi-sweet, Crunchy, Semi-sour |
McIntosh
Available around September 14
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Mid-September to early October |
| Use | Chewable, Juicable, Bakeable, Compoteable, Ciderable |
| Flavour | Sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Prime Gold
Available around September 21
Limited quantity
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Mid-September to early October |
| Use | Chewable, Bakeable |
| Flavour | Firm, Crisp, Fruity |
Cortland
Available around September 21
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late September to mid-October |
| Use | Chewable, Juicable, Bakeable, Compoteable, Ciderable |
| Taste | Firm, Very sweet, Acid |
Royal Court
Available around September 28
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| Disponibility | See color legend (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late September to mid-October |
| Use | Chew, Juice, Bake, Stewed, Cider |
| Taste | Firm, Sweet, Low acidity |
Spartan
Available around September 28
Limited quantity
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Late September |
| Use | Chewable, Juicable, Bakeable, Ciderable |
| Flavour | Sweet, Crunchy, Acidic |
Honeycrisp
Available around October 5
To be confirmed if available for pick-up or only in store towards the end of September.
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| Availability | See color legend: (green = available, yellow = almost sold out, red = sold out / not available) |
| Picking period | Early October |
| Use | Chewable, Bakeable, Ciderable |
| Flavour | Sweet, Crisp, Just right |