Autumn is here and with it, the season of apple picking is here. Connecticut has so many awesome orchards where you can go for Apple picking during the weekend or the weekdays as well. The apple picking is not only a great activity for the kids but grown-ups are going to like the same as well. Typically in the month of September, the apple picking is at its peak and is a great activity during the times of social distancing.

 

Apple picking farms have cropped up all over Connecticut. Here are our top picks and some of the great places to explore around Hartford.

Lost Acres Orchard

This orchard in North Granby is open now for apple picking as the autumn is here. Check their website before you head out as the current restrictions on social distancing may have some impact on the timing. The month of September and early october is the best time for apple picking as you can plan for apple picking as well can see awesome fall colors.

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The farm picked apples are pre-packed in different bags so that you can choose them if you do not have enough time for your own apple picking.

Address : 130 Lost Acres Rd, North Granby, CT 06060
Phone : +1 860-653-6600
Website : www.lostacres.com

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It is the goal of Rose’s Berry Farm to provide customers with the freshest produce throughout the year as well as a unique farming experience. Opened in 1908, Rose’s provides seasonal favorites including blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, peaches, pumpkins, and Christmas trees! As the autumn is around you can come here to pick your own Apples.

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Breakfast-With-A-View served from 8 AM. You can come here to warm up this cool September morning. 


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Address : 295 Matson Hill Rd, South Glastonbury, Connecticut 06073
Phone : +1 860-633-7467
Website : www.rosesberryfarm.com

Karabin Farms

All apple varieties both heirloom and new are grown on dwarf kid friendly trees here. Pick your own begins from mid August and ends in October.  All PYO include a free wagon ride to it’s scenic orchard during Saturday and Sunday only (weather permitting) from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Apple varieties available here are :  Zestar, Ginger Gold, Honey Crisp, Mac, Cortland, Empire, Macoun, Jonathan, Gala, Yellow Delicious, Red Delicious, Autumn Gala, Cameo, Mutsu, Snow Sweet, Rome, Northern Spy​

Pick your own Wagon Rides:

Seasonal September & October:  Saturday and Sunday only (weather permitting) 9:30 AM until 4:00 PM

Address : 894 Andrews Street, Southington, CT  06489
Phone : +1 860-620-0194 
Website : https://www.karabinfarms.com/apples

Rogers Orchards

Rogers Orchards has been in business for about two centuries, with the original Home Farm location dating back to 1809. It offers apples, peaches, nectarines and pears along with the finest Connecticut Grown sweet corn, tomatoes and other vegetables in season.

Summer Hours 9am – 6pm. Pick Your Own Apples will begins around Labor Day Weekend.

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Address : 2876 Meriden-Waterbury Rd. Southington, CT 06489

Phone : +1 860-229-4240

Website : http://www.rogersorchards.com/

Visit these orchards and let us know which is your best pick.