Susquehanna Orchards
Delta, PA Β· about 54 mi from DC & Baltimore
At a glance
- Address
- 56560 Orchard Road, Delta, PA 17314
- Activities
- π Apples
- Website
- susquehannaorchards.com
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DC & Baltimore, about 54 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- Contact details from
- OpenStreetMap
- County
- York County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 2.6 mi
- Playground 4.4 mi
- Picnic area 2.4 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 3.5 mi
- EV charger 6.8 mi
- 9 places to eat within 5 mi Delta Pizza, Dragon China Kitchen, Peach Bottom Inn
Farmers markets nearby
- CVFC Farmer's Market Fawn Grove Β· 10 mi
- Marketplace on Main Bel Air Β· 14.4 mi
- Bel Air Farmers Market Bel Air Β· 14.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Wilson's Farm Market 8.8 mi
- Flying Plow Farm CSA 9.7 mi
- Brad's Farm Market 13.4 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 55Β°F, lows around 37Β°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostApr 3
- π First fall frostNov 6
- βοΈ Frost-free season217 days
- π§ Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Conowingo Dam, MD station (7.2 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: York County
York County had 1,929 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 226 sold food straight to the public and 28 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 526 acres of apples #5 of 56 counties in PA
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 Susquehanna Orchards
Is Susquehanna Orchards 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 in a past season.
When is the season at Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna Orchards?
The listing gives the address as 56560 Orchard Road, Delta, PA 17314. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Susquehanna 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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