Silva's Apple Barn

Aptos, CA · about 48 mi from Bay Area

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At a glance

Address: 765 Hames Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
Activities: 🍎 Apples
Phone: (831) 724-8119
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Bay Area, about 48 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Santa Cruz County, CA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 9b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 1.3 mi
Picnic area 1.4 mi
Gas station 2.3 mi
EV charger 3.5 mi
52 places to eat within 5 mi Taqueria Los Pericos, Big J's Pizza, BJ's Taqueria

Farmers markets nearby

Aptos Farmers' Market Aptos · 5.1 mi
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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 67°F, lows around 43°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.

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62°42°F

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69°48°M

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75°52°S

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67°43°N

61°39°D

🌱 Last spring frostJan 31
🍂 First fall frostDec 9
☀️ Frost-free season317 days
🧭 Hardiness zone9b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Watsonville Muni Ap, CA station (4.4 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.

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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: Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County had 614 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 106 sold food straight to the public and 25 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

2,688 acres of apples #1 of 43 counties in CA

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 Silva's Apple Barn

Is Silva's Apple Barn open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (831) 724-8119 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Silva's Apple Barn?

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 Silva's Apple Barn?

The listing gives the address as 765 Hames Rd, Aptos, CA 95003. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Silva's Apple Barn?

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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