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How to pick apples
5 min read
From Granny Smith to Pink Lady, learn to pick perfect apples every time.
27
farms
6
regions
January to November
picked
When you can pick apples
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Across every region on FarmHop. Darker months are peak somewhere; your own region is narrower, and the table below gives it.
What to look for
- 1
Look for firm apples with bright, even coloring
- 2
The apple should come off easily when lifted and twisted
- 3
Check for bruises and soft spots
- 4
Don't pull straight down. Twist and lift instead
- 5
The stem should stay attached to the apple, not the tree
Where you can pick apples
27 farms across 6 regions, earliest season first. Every date came from the farm's own words.
Published prices
$3.50 to $7.00 per pound
Canoelands Orchard, Glenbernie Orchard, Pine Crest Orchard and 4 more
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to June
The Orchard at Montague, Rayner's Orchard, Bellevue Orchard and 6 more
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
February to November
Core Cider House, The Fruit Corner, Sheehan's Farm and 1 more
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
February to June
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
February to May
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
February to May
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
February to May
Farms that publish a price
Taken from the farm's own website, never from a directory. Most publish nothing at all, so these are worth knowing.
