The King's Orchard
Plantersville, TX · about 46 mi from Houston
At a glance
- Address
- 282 Cr 302, Plantersville, TX 77363
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Houston, about 46 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- questions@kingsorchard.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Grimes County, TX
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9a
- 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 mi
- Gas station Exxon 2.2 mi
- 6 places to eat within 5 mi Hunt Brothers Pizza, Castaneda's Mexican Restaurant, Sweet P's Cafe
CSA farm shares nearby
- Texas Eco Farms 10.1 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 71°F, lows around 47°F, about 4 in of rain, 10.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 7
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 19
- ☀️ Frost-free season259 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Washington Sp, TX station (17.7 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
- 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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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: Grimes County
Grimes County had 1,668 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 50 sold food straight to the public and 18 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 10 acres of apples
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about The King's Orchard
Is The King's Orchard open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The King's Orchard?
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 The King's Orchard?
The listing gives the address as 282 Cr 302, Plantersville, TX 77363. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The King's Orchard?
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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