Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery

Ashfield, MA

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At a glance

Address: 1209b Hawley Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330
Activities: 🍎 Apples 🍷 Wineries and cideries
Phone: (413) 625-2849
Website: bearswamporchard.com
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: apples@bearswamporchard.com
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: Cash, Check
Social: Facebook
County: Franklin County, MA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 45°F, lows around 27°F, 9.7 hours of daylight.

28°9°J

31°11°F

39°19°M

51°30°A

63°40°M

70°50°J

75°53°J

74°52°A

68°46°S

56°34°O

45°27°N

34°18°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 17
🍂 First fall frostOct 1
☀️ Frost-free season136 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, E Hawley, MA station (2.3 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
Wineries and cideriesYear round

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.

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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: Franklin County

Franklin County had 733 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 211 sold food straight to the public and 35 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

433 acres of apples #4 of 9 counties in MA
20 acres of grapes #4 of 9 counties in MA

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 Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery

Is Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery 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 Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery?

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 Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery?

The listing gives the address as 1209b Hawley Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery?

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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