Moelker Orchards & Farm Market LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
At a glance
- Address
- 9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
- Activities
- 🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkins🍎 Apples🍑 Peaches and cherries🧺 U-pick🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (616) 453-2585
- Website
- moelkerorchards.com
- Typical season
- Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Apr 2022
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Personal Checks
- Growing practices
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified
- Order ahead
- Through farm’s website, On-farm pickups/roadside stands
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Ottawa County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.4 mi
- Playground 1.4 mi
- Picnic area 2.8 mi
- Gas station Marathon 1.8 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 3.4 mi
- 150 places to eat within 5 mi Primo Pizza, Subway, New Beginnings
Farmers markets nearby
- Grandville Farmers Market Grandville · 2.2 mi
- Georgetown Township Farmers Market Georgetown Township · 2.7 mi
- Cesar E. Chavez Farmers Market Grand Rapids · 5.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Assurance Produce CSA 7 mi
- New City Urban Farm 7.4 mi
- New City Farm 8 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 47°F, lows around 30°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 6
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 10
- ☀️ Frost-free season157 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, E Grand Rapids, MI station (8.7 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
- Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- ApplesAug to Oct
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
- U-pickMay to Oct
- VegetablesJun 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 bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
- Work gloves, sap is sticky
- Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
- A tape measure and your ceiling height
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit · choose-and-cut checklist.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.
- How to pick
Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.
- Best time to go
Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.
- Keep it fresh
Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.
Farm country: Ottawa County
Ottawa County had 1,040 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 129 sold food straight to the public and 9 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 121 acres of Christmas trees
- 139 acres of pumpkins #8 of 58 counties in MI
- 3,774 acres of apples #3 of 72 counties in MI
- 96 acres of peaches #6 of 41 counties in MI
- 44 acres of sweet cherries #10 of 29 counties in MI
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.
From the listing
Moelker Orchards is a family owned farm since 1907! We grow apples, peaches, pears, plums, cherries, pumpkins, and sweet corn. We offer u-pick on apples, cherries, and pumpkins. We offer horse drawn wagon rides on Saturdays in October and 3 Reading Days at the Orchard in September! A family friendly farm that loves to have you visit from August to Christmas!
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Questions about Moelker Orchards & Farm Market LLC
Is Moelker Orchards & Farm Market LLC 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 Apr 2022.
When is the season at Moelker Orchards & Farm Market LLC?
Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Moelker Orchards & Farm Market LLC?
The listing gives the address as 9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Moelker Orchards & Farm Market LLC?
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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