Apple pick'n time near the 919

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Tips and Details On How To Enjoy The North Carolina Fruit

Looking for the freshest apples possible?

Then look no further than where to pick them yourself from the tree. With a wide range of autumn activities in beautiful North Carolina, we offer 919 Magazine readers a list of some of our favorite apple picking destinations.

Be sure to call before heading out to check for any changes in availability, hours and days open.

For a complete list of all things apple, including farm stands, more apple orchards and direct farm markets, visit www.ncapples.com

North Carolina Apple Varieties

SEPTEMBER

Jonagold

• Mid-season; tangy sweet

• Best for fresh eating, pies

Mutsu and Crispin

• Tart/sweet crisp, firm

• Best for fresh eating, pies

Fuji

• Mid-season; very sweet, grape-like flavor

• Best for fresh eating, salads, baking

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U-Pick Apple Orchards

Skytop Orchard

1193 Pinnacle Mountain Road Zirconia, NC 828-692-7930 skytoporchard.com

Grandad’s Apples ‘N Such

2951 Chimney Rock RoadHendersonville, NC 828-685-1685 grandadsapples.com

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard

170 Stepp Orchard Drive Hendersonville, NC 828-685-9083 steppapples.com

Justus Orchards

187 Garren RoadHendersonville, NC 28792 828-243-7235 Justusorchard.com

Billy Laughter Orchards

111 Tullahoma Farms LaneHendersonville, NC 828-685-3241

Coston Farm & Apple House

3748 Chimney Rock RoadHendersonville, NC 828-685-8352

Continental Divide Produce

2494 St. Pauls RoadHendersonville, NC 28792 828-674-9764

OCTOBER

Rome

• Late season; mild flavor

Cameo

• Late season; very crisp, sweet/tart

Pink Lady

• Late season; sweet/tart flavor

• Great for baking; stores well

• Great for salads and fruit trays

• Eat fresh; also stores well

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