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Roberts' Hillside Orchards

Granville, MA

At a glance

Address
275 South Lane Road, Granville, MA 01034
Activities
🍎 Apples
Phone
(413) 357-6690
Typical season
Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
County
Hampden County, MA
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

  • Playground 3.8 mi
  • Gas station Granville Country Store 1.9 mi
  • EV charger 6.6 mi
  • 2 places to eat within 5 mi Granville Country Store, The Coach Stop

Farmers markets nearby

  • Connecticut Valley Farmers Market I Granby Β· 8.6 mi
  • Westfield Farmers Market Westfield Β· 8.6 mi Β· takes SNAP
  • Otis Farmers Market East Otis Β· 11 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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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 49Β°F, lows around 31Β°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostApr 28
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 17
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season171 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Westfield 3 Sw, MA station (5.4 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. Call the farm: 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: Hampden County

Hampden County had 491 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 130 sold food straight to the public and 17 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 152 acres of apples #8 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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Plan your trip

Questions about Roberts' Hillside Orchards

Is Roberts' Hillside Orchards open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (413) 357-6690 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Roberts' Hillside Orchards?

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 Roberts' Hillside Orchards?

The listing gives the address as 275 South Lane Road, Granville, MA 01034. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Roberts' Hillside Orchards?

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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