U-Pick
APPLES
Mon-Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 11am - 3pm
Mon-Friday: Check in at the Market
SAT & SUN: Go directly to U-Pick Area
HOURS
CHECK-IN
U-Pick hours are different than market hours!
U-PICK RULES
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Please don't climb the fruit trees so that you don't damage the trees!
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Please don't leave trash behind.
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NO pets are allowed in the U-Pick areas.
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If you use the restroom before going to pick apples, please wash your hands before entering the raspberry field.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Please be respectful to others who are picking apples.
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Have fun and enjoy!
Please call before coming to find out about the picking conditions, (717) 564-3130.
There is nothing better than enjoying a freshly picked apple and it's a perfect activity for all ages that starts mid-August through late fall.
During the late summer months, we recommend that you come out for picking in the morning when it's cooler so it's an enjoyable experience. The ground may be uneven so it's a good idea to wear stable walking shoes. If you come in the afternoon on a hot day, be sure to stop by the market to cool off with some ice cream or a fruit slushy!
We want you to have an enjoyable experience, so we do our very best to make sure the grass is cut around our apple trees. Please help us by picking up your trash. Thanks so much!
Our pick-your-own apple season typically open mid-July through late-August/late- October. This is subject to change depending on how to weather effects the peach growing season. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to receive updates.
AVAILABLE APPLE VARIETIES for YOU PICK
Gala, Honey Crisp, Cortland, MacIntosh, Empire, Johnathan
U-Pick Common Questions
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WEEKDAYS: During weekdays check in at the market, before heading out to the apple U-Pick area please stop in the market to pick up a U-Pick container.
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WEEKENDS: On weekends, check-in at the designated U-Pick Area.
Do we need to bring containers for apples picking?
No, we provide U-Pick peck or 1/2 bushel containers for you to pick your apples.
Do you have pre-picked apples?
YES, we have fresh picked apples available daily (during peach season), but please call before coming to be sure we haven't sold out for the day (717) 564-3130.
Apple Picking Tips
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How to find Ripe Apples:
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Apples ripen from the outside of the tree to the trunk.
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Look for apples that are firm with no bruises or knicks. the color of the apple depends on the variety of the apple.
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How to Pick an Apple:
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Grasp the apple with the palm of your hand and gently wrap your fingers around it. It's important not to squeeze or grab too hard, apples bruise easily.
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Twist don't pull. If the apple is ripe it will easily release from the tree.
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To prevent bruising, gentle place your apple in your bag. Carelessly dropping an apple in a bag will cause bruising to the apple being dropped and the apples below it.
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Apples Storage Tips
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Apples left on a counter will last 1 or 2 weeks.
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Apples stored in a refrigerator will last several months.
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Long-term Storage:
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A refrigerator or cool, low moisture room with little to no light. Moisture, light, and high humidity will spoil your apples.
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Position apples in a single layer—not touching each other—in a box or drawer.
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Wrap each apple in a newspaper (or paper bags, paper towels, or butcher paper), which provides extra protection. This way, any apples that start to spoil won't contaminate the whole batch.
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Are pets allowed in the U-Pick apple area?
NO, pets are not allowed in the pick your own areas for health and food safety reasons.
LOCATION
1000 Strites Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111