Time to go Apple Picking in Virginia
Now that the warm days of summer are welcoming the cool autumn nights, apples will be soon be reaching their peak. Coming up in October, we will be celebrating National Apple Month throughout the region with the many different varieties — abundant AND delicious. With over 100 commercial orchards throughout 16,000+ acres here in Virginia, the Commonwealth produces from five to six million bushels each year. Now that’s a lot of apples! Some local popular apples are: Fuji, Ginger Gold, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Rome.
If you would like to check out the local Virginia apple orchards, here are some great farms and orchards to go apple picking in September and October near Lynchburg, Bedford, and Charlottesville. Click below to check out my interactive map.
Appleseed Country – Johnson’s Orchards
Bedford
2122 Sheep Creek Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-3707
www.JohnsonsOrchards.com
Carter Mountain Orchard
Charlottesville
1435 Carter Mountain Trail
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-977-1833
www.CarterMountainOrchard.com
Dickie Brothers Orchard
Roseland
2552 Dickie Road
Roseland, VA 22967
434-277-5516
www.DickieBrothers.com
Drumheller’s Orchard
Lovingston
1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane
Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-5036
www.DrumhellersOrchard.com
Fruit Hill Orchard
Palmyra
2745 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Palmyra, VA 22963
434-589-7215
www.FruitHillOrchard.com
Gross’ Orchard
Bedford
6817 Wheats Valley Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-2436
www.GrossOrchards.com
Henley’s Orchard
Crozet
2192 Holly Hill Farm
Crozet, VA 22932
434-823-7848
www.HenleysOrchard.com
Layman Family Farms
Blue Ridge
1815 Mountain View Church Road
Blue Ridge, VA 24064
540-947-2844
www.LaymanFamilyFarm.com
Morris Orchard
Monroe
226 Tobacco Row Lane
Monroe, VA 24574
434-929-2401
www.MorrisOrchard.com
Seaman’s Orchard
Roseland
415 Dark Hollow Road
Roseland, VA 22967
434-277-8130
www.SeamansOrchard.com
Saunders Brothers Farm
iney River
2717 Tye Brook Highway
Piney River, VA 22964
434-277-8432
www.SaundersBrothersFarmMarket.com
Silver Creek & Seaman’s Orchards
Tyro
5529 Crabtree Falls Highway
Tyro, VA 22976
434-277-5824
www.SilverCreekSeamansOrchards.com
Virginia has such beautiful scenic drives through the countryside close to many apple orchards. Get outdoors and visit our area orchards, take time to stop for a while, have a picnic lunch, take in the views and even pick a few apples to take home and enjoy. I know you’ll be glad you did!
So exactly which apples are the best to pick and how to store — your apples:
▪ Apples should be firm and have no soft spots
▪ Apple flesh should be smooth and have no bruises
▪ Pick apples that are robust in color for their type
▪ Apples should have a fresh aroma
▪ Before using or eating, lightly scrub your apples in cool water
▪ Store your apples in a cool, dark place
Hopefully, you have found this Apple Picking Guide helpful. Please, keep me in mind for all of your real estate needs and call/text me at 434-381-0180 when you are ready to buy a home or sell a home in Lynchburg, Forest, Bedford, Smith Mountain Lake, or Wintergreen areas.
