RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Autumn’s crisp, cool breeze has made its way to Virginia, bringing with it apple-picking season! Whether you’ll use them for pie or as a fresh snack, here are some apple orchards that offer pick-your-own apples throughout the Commonwealth.
🍏 Fruit Hill Orchard 🍏
1-hour, 5-minute drive from Richmond
Fruit Hill Orchard is located in the Palmyra area of Fluvanna County.
Though the orchard said pick-your-own apples are limited due to rain from Hurricane Helene, Granny Smith and Gold Rush apples are said to be ready for picking.
For updated information about apple varieties’ availability, visit the orchard’s Facebook page or call ahead at 434-589-7215. For information about the orchard, visit its website .
🍎 Carter Mountain Orchard 🍎
1-hour, 15-minute drive from Richmond
Located in Charlottesville, Carter Mountain Orchard offers the following pick-your-own apple varieties for these estimated periods:
- Fuji: Early October through mid-November
- Golden Delicious: Early September through mid-October
- Granny Smith: Mid-October through mid-November
- Jonagold: Mid September through mid-October
- Pink Lady: Late October through early November
- Stayman: Mid-October through mid-November
- Winesap: Mid-October through mid-November
- York: Mid-October