Baugher's Orchard

Westminster, MD · about 37 mi from DC & Baltimore

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At a glance

Address: 1236 Baugher Road, Westminster, Maryland, 21158
Activities: 🍎 Apples
Phone: (410) 848-5541
Website: baughers.com
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: DC & Baltimore, about 37 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: info@baughers.com
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: ATM Machine on site, Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Personal Checks
Growing practices: Organic (USDA Certified)
Social: Facebook
County: Carroll County, MD
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 7a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 0.8 mi
Picnic area 4.1 mi
Gas station Citgo 3.2 mi
EV charger 4.1 mi
61 places to eat within 5 mi IHOP, Burger King, J&P Restaurant & Pizzeria

Farmers markets nearby

Carroll County Farmers Market Westminster · 4.6 mi
Taneytown Farmers' Market Taneytown · 6.4 mi
Hampstead Farmers Market Hampstead · 10 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

Evermore Farm 2.2 mi
NEV-R-DUN Farm, Certified Organic 2.3 mi
Captain Family Farms 3.5 mi

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 54°F, lows around 33°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

39°21°J

42°23°F

50°30°M

63°40°A

72°50°M

81°60°J

85°64°J

84°62°A

77°54°S

66°43°O

54°33°N

44°26°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 24
🍂 First fall frostOct 20
☀️ Frost-free season177 days
🧭 Hardiness zone7a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hanover 4 Sw, PA station (11.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

ApplesAug to Oct

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
Hand wipes
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.

Farm country: Carroll County

Carroll County had 1,180 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 117 sold food straight to the public and 26 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

216 acres of apples #2 of 18 counties in MD

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Baugher's Orchard

Is Baugher's Orchard open today?

We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Baugher's Orchard?

Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Baugher's Orchard?

The listing gives the address as 1236 Baugher Road, Westminster, Maryland, 21158. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Baugher's Orchard?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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