Fruits

Apples Apples have been grown at Kimmel Orchard for nearly 80 years, and today the orchard produces a wide selection of apples that appeal to a variety of tastes and needs. Cherries One of the biggest cherry orchards in the tri-state area (Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri), Kimmel Orchard is renown for its pleasingly tart Montmorency variety, particularly prized for pie baking. Grapes Vineyards are not new to Nebraska or to the Missouri Valley. Grapes harvested at Kimmel are available both for the table and for Kimmel's own wine label. Raspberries The Heritage variety of raspberries grown at Kimmel Orchard are harvested from July to late August.

Asian Pears Those familiar with Asian Asian Pears usually have a napkin ready when they bite into this very juicy, sweet fruit. Unlike its softer, mellower European counterpart, an Asian pear is crisp, with a hint of tartness near its core. Peaches Tree ripened for freshness, Kimmel's peach selections provide a juicy treat for visitors between the busy cherry and apple seasons. Varieties at Kimmel include Red Haven, Crest Haven and Loring. Plums Tree ripened for freshness, Kimmel's peach selections provide a juicy treat for visitors between the busy cherry and apple seasons. Varieties at Kimmel include Red Haven, Crest Haven and Loring.

Partners



The Kimmels championed the benefits of higher education, and in 1925 began work with the University to develop a research facility for alternative crops.

History



Richard P. Kimmel grew up in Nebraska City where he attended school and graduated in 1915. After high school, he attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon.

U-Pick



The study and development of agricultural-related tourism is an important focus of the Kimmel Education and Research Center (KERC) at Kimmel Orchard.

Newsletter



Sign Up for Newsletter
Sign up to receive our newsletter, calendar of events and reminders via email.