September and October are the perfect months to go apple picking in New Jersey. The key is to focus on finding the right spot. You can take the kids on the weekend, or if you are a homeschoolers you can take them during the week when the orchard is nice and empty. Below are the top five apples picking spots in New Jersey.
Terhune Orchards
This farm is located at 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton NJ. The Fall season is the perfect time to go apple picking. The farm is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. On Saturday and Sunday they are open from 9:00am to 6:00 pm. The pick your own orchard is only open until 5:00 pm Monday through Sunday. Be sure to check the website for their picking schedule and information. You can just take your family, or you can plan a group outing.
Riamede Farm
This farm is located at 122 Oakdale Road, Chester NJ. The telephone number is 908-879-5353, which you can call to check on the apple picking schedule. Their apple picking schedule can vary according to the website so they suggest calling to see how the season is going. They have a nice variety of apples for you to choose from as well.
Giamarese Farm
Giamarese Farm is located at 155 Fresh Ponds Road East Brunswick, NJ, the telephone number is 732-821-9494. During the month of September, and October you can pick your own apples. They typically have select days and times for this. Be sure to check the website to see what days and time you can pick your own apples.
Von Thun’s Market Country Farm
This farm is located at 519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction NJ, and the telephone number is 732-329-8656. Be sure to check the website to see the hours for the Fall apple picking. During the months of September and October you can visit the farm and help your kids pick their own apples. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they are open on the days you want to visit.
Lee Turkey Farm
This farm seems to have all types of pick your own fruit, but if it is apples that you want, you should have no problem finding them here. This farm is located at 201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor NJ. The telephone number is (609) 448-0629. They are open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am, until 6:00 p. What is really nice is they have a variety of walking tours that you can take.