What fruit can I pick right now at Crane Orchards and when is it open?

At Crane Orchards, apple season is in peak swing right now. Cherry and peach seasons have both finished for the year, so apples are the fruit currently available for U-pick. The orchard is open 10am–6pm daily, weather permitting, until the end of apple season — typically close to the end of October.

Currently available for U-pick

Apples are the only fruit being picked at this point in the season. According to the orchard's current picking list, these varieties are ready:

• Cortland
• Late Fuji
• Northern Spy
• Jonagold
• Empire
• Jonathan
• Golden Delicious
• Ida Red
• Mutsu
• Cameo
• Evercrisp (starting Tuesday, Oct 13)

If a variety you're hoping for isn't listed, it's because Crane Orchards hasn't set an opening date for it yet — they post updates once they can.

What's finished for the season

Opening hours and season timing

• Hours: 10am–6pm daily
• Condition: Weather permitting
• Season end: Runs until the end of apple season, typically close to the end of October

One thing to plan around

The orchard notes that warm weather this year has sped up ripening for many apples. That means your favorite variety may be ready earlier than usual — check the picking list before you go rather than waiting, since some varieties could come and go faster than in a typical year.

Before you visit

• Check the current fruit list for picking dates, since varieties are added as their opening dates are determined.
• Note that the orchard and the pie pantry/restaurant are separate businesses — direct any praise or concerns to the right one.
• The orchard describes itself as the only locally-owned U-pick in the area, farmed since the 1880s and now on its sixth generation of Crane farmers.