Apple and peach season is here at orchards around Columbus! While it’s early in the season for apples and only select varieties are available now, you can plan your picking for the fall! I gathered up a list of the 12 best places to pick apples in Columbus, and the 5 best orchards to pick peaches in Columbus, so you can have a freshly picked apple a day for the next few months! Peaches have a shorter season, so don’t delay! You won’t want to miss juicy Ohio peaches! Most of the u-pick peach is over for the season, but select varieties may be available in the markets.
Apples are available now through late October or early November, so you have several months to pick your favorite apple varieties and try some new ones. Whether you prefer sweet, tangy, or sour apples for eating or cooking, there are so many varieties to choose from. Before you head to an orchard to pick apples, make sure to verify u-pick times and availability, or confirm on their Facebook page.
Don’t forget your camera for great photo ops!
Picking Apples in Columbus
North
Apple Hill Orchards: 2 locations!
1175 Lexington-Ontario Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 (419) 884-1500
16780 Fredericktown-Amity Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43210, 740-694-768888
30 varieties of apples (starting in early July), 8 varieties of peaches (August), plus pears (September), plums (September), cherries (July), and pumpkins (October), Christmas trees (December). And people RAVE about the donuts. Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Follow on Facebook for updates.
Lawrence Orchards: 2634 Smeltzer Road, Marion, OH 43302. Phone: 740-389-3019.
15 varieties of Apples, peaches, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Integrated pest management system for lower chemical use. Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Open from 10-5 Monday – Saturday. See Facebook page for updates. Don’t miss APPLEFEST on Saturday, Sept 29., 2018 10am – 5pm. Admission fee: $5/person (under 2 free)
CherryHawk Farm: 16220 Springdale Road, Marysville, OH 43040. Phone: 937-642-6442
12 varieties of Apples, starting in mid-July. See Facebook page for updates. Hours are 11 am to 7 pm. Pricing from 2017 was $15 a peck. 10 to 12 lbs. They have containers for you to use.
Fruit Full Acres: 18680 Bellville Road, Marysville, OH 43040. Phone: 937 642 6961
26 varieties of apples. See Facebook page for updates (it appears that it’s not updated often; email fruitfullacres@yahoo.com)
South
Hirsch Fruit Farm: 12846 State Route 772, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Phone: 740-775-7055
apples (limited picking dates), pumpkins.
Hann Farms: 4600 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207, 614-491-0812.
9 varieties of apples, check u-pick availability beginning in July; call for hours and availability
East
20+ varieties of apples beginning in late August, pumpkins (October), asian pears (early October) U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions, etc. U-pick apples are $15/ small bag, $25/ large bag ($10 more for honeycrisp). See website or Facebook page for availability.
Branstool Orchards, 5895 Johnstown Utica Rd, Utica, Ohio, OH 43080 (740) 892-3989
37 varieties of apples, 26 varieties of peaches (mid/late-July), 3 varieties of pears, and pumpkins. Wagons are provided and tasting is encouraged! This is one of my favorite orchards to visit and it’s never too busy. Plus the peaches and apples are amazing! The grounds are beautiful, so enjoy the scenery while you’re there.
Legend Hills Orchard, 11335 Reynolds Rd, Utica, Ohio (740) 892-3090.
24 varieties of apples starting in late June (Lodi apples are ready!), and 7 variety of peaches will be available from late July-late August. Check availability daily by Facebook, hours are Mon-Sat 9-5, Sunday 12-5.
several varieties of late September and October apples. Uses natural growing practices, apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises). Pricing for apples: $40/bushel, $20/half-bushel, Sweet cider $10/gal. A half-bushel is about 20 lbs.
Doran’s Farm Market, 5462 Babbitt Rd., New Albany, 614-855-3885
Call to check availability. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Thurs and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri- Sun.
Heartland Orchard, 13029 Laurel Hill Rd, Thornville, Ohio, (740) 787-1353
No u-pick, but they offer 26 varieties of Apples, Pears and 14 varieties of Peaches, plus blackberries and cut-your-own Christmas tree. Check Facebook for availability.
West
The Orchard & Co, 7255 US HWY 42 North, Plain City. 614-873-0510
11 varieties of apples beginning in late August, plus u-pick pumpkins, food, and more. Honeycrisp: $25 peck (10# bag) and $35 1/2 Bushel (20# bag), All other varieties: $15 peck (10# bag) and $25 1/2 Bushel (20# bag)
Picking Peaches in Columbus
Upick finished in late August, but peaches may still be available at markets.
North
Apple Hill Orchards:
1175 Lexington-Ontario Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 (419) 884-1500
16780 Fredericktown-Amity Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43210, 740-694-768888
30 varieties of apples (starting in early July), 8 varieties of peaches (August), plus pears (September), plums (September), cherries (July), and pumpkins (October). Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Follow on Facebook for updates.
Lawrence Orchards: 2634 Smeltzer Road, Marion, OH 43302. Phone: 740-389-3019.
15 varieties of apples, peaches, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Integrated pest management system for lower chemical use. Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. See Facebook page for updates.
East
Branstool Orchards, 5895 Johnstown Utica Rd, Utica, Ohio, OH 43080 (740) 892-3989
26 varieties of peaches (expected u-pick crop in mid/late July), 37 varieties of apples, 3 varieties of pears, and pumpkins. Wagons are provided and tasting is encouraged! This is one of my favorite orchards to visit and it’s never too busy. The grounds are beautiful, so enjoy the scenery while you’re there. These peaches are fantastic! Aside from eating them fresh, I’ve make peach jelly, froze some, and we’ve made lots of peach smoothies and peach yogurt popsicles.
Lynd’s Blue Frog Farm 5499 Sportsmanclub Rd., Johsntown. 740-927-8559.
Tango donut peaches available in mid-July – August
Legend Hills Orchard, 11335 Reynolds Rd, Utica, Ohio (740) 892-3090.
24 varieties of apples starting in late June, and 7 variety of peaches will be available from late July-late August. Check availability daily by Facebook, hours are Mon-Sat 9-5, Sunday 12-5.
Heartland Orchard, 13029 Laurel Hill Rd, Thornville, Ohio, (740) 787-1353
No u-pick, but they offer 14 varieties of Peaches and 26 varieties of Apples, plus blackberries and cut-your-own Christmas tree. Check Facebook for availability.
Looking for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries for next year? Check out this article about places to pick berries around Columbus!
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