Woodman Hill Orchard

Vergennes, VT

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At a glance

Address: 175 Plank Road, Vergennes, Vermont, 05491
Activities: 🍎 Apples
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Payment: Cash, Personal Checks
Growing practices: Organic (USDA Certified)
Social: Facebook
County: Addison County, VT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Farmers markets nearby

Vergennes Farmers Market Vergennes · 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 47°F, lows around 29°F, 9.5 hours of daylight.

29°10°J

32°10°F

40°20°M

55°34°A

68°45°M

77°56°J

83°61°J

81°59°A

73°51°S

59°40°O

47°29°N

36°18°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
🍂 First fall frostOct 17
☀️ Frost-free season168 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Vergennes, VT station (1 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: Addison County

Addison County had 751 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 191 sold food straight to the public and 60 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

444 acres of apples #2 of 12 counties in VT

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 Woodman Hill Orchard

Is Woodman Hill 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 Woodman Hill 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 Woodman Hill Orchard?

The listing gives the address as 175 Plank Road, Vergennes, Vermont, 05491. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Woodman Hill 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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