U-Pick Apples

Season: September – October

Current Apple Season Update

Updated: October 19, 2025

Apple harvest is finished for 2025. We had a great season thanks to all our customers! Apple picking will return in September 2026. Sign up for our email list below to get notified when apples are ready to pick.

Apple Varieties We Grow

Red Apples

  • Red Delicious – Classic red apple with distinctive elongated shape. Mildly sweet, soft texture. Best for fresh eating and lunch boxes. Ripens September-October.
  • Rome – Deep red apple with firm, slightly tart flesh. Excellent for baking – holds its shape beautifully. Traditional choice for baked apples and apple butter. Ripens October.
  • Winesap – Small to medium, deep wine-red apple with spicy, tangy flavor. Firm and crisp. Excellent for cider, baking, and fresh eating. Old-fashioned variety with bold taste. Ripens late October.
  • Empire – Cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious. Sweet-tart flavor with creamy white flesh. Crisp texture, dark red skin. Great for fresh eating and pies. Ripens September.

BI-COLOR APPLES

  • Gala – Sweet, crisp apple with red and yellow striped skin. Mild, vanilla-like sweetness makes it perfect for fresh eating and lunch boxes. Great for kids. Ripens early September.
  • Honeycrisp – Exceptionally crisp and juicy with a perfect sweet-tart balance. Red and yellow skin. Premium eating apple with explosive crunch. Excellent fresh, holds up well in salads. Ripens September.
  • Fuji – Sweet, dense, and exceptionally crisp. Red with yellow undertones. One of the sweetest apples available. Excellent for fresh eating, stays crisp for months in storage. Ripens late October.
  • Cameo – Red and orange striped skin with dense, crisp flesh. Sweet-tart flavor with hints of citrus. Excellent fresh eating apple that keeps well. Ripens October.
  • Jonagold – Large apple with red and yellow coloring. Cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious. Sweet-tart, honey-like flavor. Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce. Ripens September-October.

Yellow Apples

  • Golden Delicious – Classic yellow apple, sweet and crisp. Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce. Mild, honey-like flavor that doesn’t brown quickly when sliced. Ripens September-October.
  • Granny Smith – Bright green, tart and crisp apple. Perfect for baking, pies, and adding tang to salads. Holds its shape well when cooked. For those who prefer a sour bite. Ripens October.

How to pick Apples Correctly

Instructions

Picking Technique:

  1. Cup the apple in your palm
  2. Lift upward and twist gently
  3. The stem should come off with the apple
  4. Leave the wooden spur on the tree

IMPORTANT: Pick the apple and stem only – NOT the spur (woody part). Removing the spur damages the tree and prevents apples from growing there next year. Many farms don’t allow u-pick for this reason. We trust you’ll pick correctly!

Apple Season Timing

Apple season runs from September through October. We typically open for u-pick apples on weekends during October, coinciding with our Pumpkin Patch. Golden Delicious and Empire varieties are available for u-pick. Check this website and our email list for exact u-pick dates each season.

Get Notified when Apples are Ready

What to Bring

  • Containers or boxes (or buy from us)
  • Water to drink
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Proper shoes (orchards are uneven)
  • Cash or card for payment
  • No dogs please

Pricing & Information

  • Price: $[14.99] per pound
  • Location: 9535 Old Naches Hwy (1/2 mile from market)
  • No appointment needed during u-pick weekends
  • No dogs please
  • We provide buckets for picking