Gingerich Blog

Our advanced trees are the culmination of 20 years worth of work by our Apple Breeder,  Andy Andreas of Ohio. Andy has owned multiple apple

We are a family-owned tree nursery (Jay & Loretta Gingerich) based in Arthur, Illinois, the “Heart of Amish Country.” In 2015 we purchased the business

Will be available for preorder Summer of 2024, shipping spring of 2026 This specific tree in our breeding program has the beauty to compete even

Available for preorder summer of 2024, Shipping spring of 2026 Ripening in mid-October,  this apple has the distinction of being Don Higgins’ favorite eating apple,

For Spring 2024 we are offering you 2 very late apples. These 2 cultivars are Red Dawn and Rut Master both with excellent disease resistance

We are very excited to have at your disposal Andy Andreas our Master Apple breeder. Don Higgins has made Andy a consultant on his dream

Timber type Chestnuts  These fast growing beautiful giants are likely to reach the heights of the largest Oaks.  Chestnuts begin to drop in mid-September generally