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When Is Apple Picking Season in New Jersey?
New Jersey's location between the Delaware River and the Atlantic gives it a longer and more varied growing season than neighboring Pennsylvania or New York. Hunterdon County, known as the heart of New Jersey's horse and farm country, has a strong apple growing tradition with several multi-generational family orchards. Zestar and Honeycrisp open the season in August, followed by Fuji, Cortland, and Stayman Winesap running through late October.
Where to Pick Apples in New Jersey
The best apple picking in New Jersey is concentrated in Hunterdon County in the northwest, Burlington County in the south, and Warren County along the Delaware River. These areas combine the climate, soil, and agricultural tradition that makes pick-your-own orchards viable and worthwhile as a destination.
Use the map on our apple picking near Trenton, New Jersey page to find specific orchards by ZIP code and read visitor reviews before you go.
Best Apple Varieties in New Jersey
New Jersey orchards commonly grow Zestar, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Cortland, and Stayman Winesap. Availability varies by farm and time of season — earlier varieties like Gala and Zestar kick things off, while Honeycrisp, Fuji, and later-ripening types extend the season toward its close. When you arrive, ask the farm staff which rows are currently at peak — that guidance is worth more than any printed list.
Tips for Apple Picking in New Jersey
Combine a Hunterdon County apple picking trip with a drive along the Delaware River on Route 29 for one of New Jersey's best fall drives — the orchards of Milford and Flemington are along the way.
General tips that apply everywhere: bring a bag or use the farm's containers, wear closed-toe shoes (fallen apples make the ground soft and uneven), dress in layers since orchard mornings can be cool even in September, and bring cash — many smaller farms are not set up for card payments at the stand.
Find Apple Orchards Near You in New Jersey
Our interactive map pulls from hundreds of orchards across the state. Search apple picking near Trenton to see what is closest to you, or browse the full Apple Picking Near Me directory for the whole country.