Although many plans have been altered this year due to covid-19, your autumn tradition of picking apples is still a wonderful option. You’ll get outside with your family or friends, enjoy freshly picked local fruit, and make some memories. And who knows, maybe an apple a day, along with hand washing and mask wearing, can keep the doctor — and covid-19 — away.
Blue Jay Orchard
17909 Rapids Road
Hiram/Troy Township
(440) 834-4318
Under new management since 2019, Blue Jay Orchards offer holistically grown PYO apples, as well as pre-picked apples, cider, and honey all harvested on site for sale in their market. Visit bluejayorchard.com online or on social media for more information.
Monroe’s Orchard and Farm Market
6313 Pioneer Trail
Hiram
(330) 569-7464
This 4th generation family farm in Hiram grows roughly 25 varieties of apples and offers PYO apples most fall weekends. Each day, they offer PYO pumpkins, their own cider, a variety of fruits, vegetables, local products, and their own maple syrup for sale in the on site market, as well. Visit monroesorchard.com online or on social media for the latest information.
Patterson Fruit Farm
PYO Apples at 8765 Mulberry Road
Chesterland
440-729-1964
PYO apples in season at the Apple Barn location listed above. Market (at 11414 Caves Road) is open daily year round with apples, cider, maple syrup, pies, donuts, apple fritters and local produce in season. Visit pattersonfarm.com online or on social media for the latest information.
Ransom Sage Farm
505 Center Street
Chardon, OH
(440) 479-6433
PYO apples, grapes, red raspberries, pumpkins, and sunflowers available in season on weekends. Pre-picked apples, seasonal vegetables, bakery items and local products are available at Sage’s Apple’s Farm Market (11355 Chardon Road) each day. Visit ransomsagefarm.com online or on social media for the latest information.
There’s no reason for Covid to spoil your fall. You and your family can still get outside and enjoy this glorious autumn. Just remember to dress for the weather, and be prepared to do some walking to find your perfect fruits. Don’t forget to call the orchard before heading out, in case picking or conditions have changed.
