5 Places to Pick Your Own Apples Near Bedford

BEDFORD, MA — As the air becomes a bit more crisp, apple picking is one of New England's favorite fall activities.

We are right in the middle of apple picking season which began in late August, but with many families still enjoying the pool or the beach at that time, October is when apple-picking season really picks up steam.

According to Pickyourown.org, here's a look at which types of apples are generally still available at local orchards. Availability may vary at different orchards and dates are approximate.

• McIntosh: Beginning of September to late October
• Cortland: Middle of September to mid-October
• Jonagold: Middle of September to mid-October
• Macouns: End of September to late October
• Empire: Early October to late October
• Red Delicious: End of September to late October
• Mutsu: Beginning of October to late October
• Fuji: Beginning of October to late October

Here's a quick breakdown of the closest apple-picking orchards to Bedford, according to MassGrow. In addition to pick-your-own, most orchards sell fresh-picked apples at a farmstand and also have other activities. Take a look:

1. Drew Farm Country Store, Westford
2. Hill Orchard, Westford
3. Shelburne Farm, Stow
4. Carver Hill Orchards, Stow
5. Derby Ridge Farm, Stow

Click here to see the closest pick your own orchard near you.

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