What do I need to know before picking apples?

What do I need to know before picking apples?

To properly pick an apple, roll the apple upward off the branch and give a little twist. You’ll know the apple is ripe if the stem is easily removed from the spur of the branch. Don’t pull the apple straight away from the tree, and never, ever shake the branches.

When can you go apple picking in NY?

Apple picking in the Northeast typically kicks off in early September, but several farms, especially in New Jersey, have certain varieties ready for picking by mid-August. The picking season lingers into early October, depending on the orchard. However, the popular farms closest to NYC may be picked clean before then.

Is apple picking Basic?

There’s a reason that apple picking is such an unoriginal, basic thing to do: because it’s fun and wonderful. I say we should embrace the basic and revel in how something so simple as picking your own apples can be such an enjoyable experience.

What is involved in apple picking?

Working on an apple orchard involves picking but also packing the fruit, as apple trees can be tall and plentiful work can involve climbing up trees. Apple picking can involve long hours in the sun, as well as being repitious, tiring and very hard.

Can you eat apples while apple picking?

Well, it is safe to eat them, but not recommended (unless it fell when you were picking a different apple). You can pick them up, but they might be a little dirty and there could be bugs crawling all over them.

How many apples does it take to make a pound?

3 apples
The answer: The average apple weighs 0.33 pounds, so there are on average 3 apples in a pound.

Where can I go apple picking outside of NYC?

Where to Go Apple Picking Just Outside of NYC

• Dr. Davies Farm Stand.
• Barton Orchards. This Hudson Valley farm is always one of the most popular spots for apple pickin…
• Fishkill Farms.
• Greig Farm.
• Hank’s Pumpkintown.
• Harbes Orchard.
• Harvest Moon.
• Love Apple Farm.

Where can I pick apples in Western New York?

Apple picking places in WNY

• Blackman Homestead Farms, Lockport, NY.
• Becker Farms, Gasport, NY.
• Murphy Orchards in Burt, NY.
• Watts Farm in Albion, NY.
• Baker Farms & U-Pick in Ransomville, NY.
• LynOaken Farms in Lyndonville, NY.
• Smith’s Orchard, Pendleton, NY.
• Hurd Orchards, Holley, NY.

What fruits are in season right now in New York?

Seasonal New York Produce From A to Z

• Celeriac/Celery Root, September through November.
• Cherries, July.
• Currants, August.
• Kohlrabi, June and July, September and October.
• Morels, spring.
• Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round.
• New Potatoes, May.
• Shelling Beans, September through November.