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Apple U-Pick Orchards in Salem and Marion County Oregon in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for apples that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have apples orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Marion County

  • Beilke Family Farm - apples, tomatoes, pumpkins
    4925 Rockdale Street NE (Apples), Brooks, OR 97305. Phone: 503-393-1077. Email: BeilkeFF@gmail.com. Open: Apples: End of August through End of November, Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm, Sundays 12pm to 6pm. Directions: For Apples: I-5 Exit 263, Turn East. Cross over Railroad tracks, turn Left onto Pueblo, then Left into Driveway at 4925 Rockdale Street NE. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Credit cards, WIC Vouchers.
    Beilke Family Farm Facebook page. . We also accept Farm Direct Nutrition coupons. The ONLY pyo crops offered are . Apples are usually ready for picking at the end of August. Keep checking the blog for updates and sign up for the Orchard updates to get our opening date sent direct to your e-mail inbox! Please bring boxes or other containers for your purchased apples. The plastic 5 gallon buckets are only for use in the Orchard. (Mid August to End of November)
  • Fariji Farm - apples, blueberries,
    7601 Howell Prairie Road NE, Silverton, OR 97381. Phone: 503-874-1135. Email: farijifarm@gmail.com. Directions: I-5 North or South Exit at 260 Chemawa Road/Keizer Exit Go West back over I-5 Drive West 1 mile on Chemawa Road Chemawa Road becomes Hazelgreen Road after crossing Cordan Road Drive 6 miles to stop sign at Howell Prairie Road NE Turn Left on Howell Prairie Road NE Drive 1 mile North Fariji Farm - 7601 - on left of road (orchard in front - log house). . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 503-569-7094. . UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me.Weekends 8 am to 6 pm Weed days after 5 pm Call for more information. Organic blueberries u-pick from mid-July to mid-August. is a small organic blueberry and horse boarding/riding farm located between Salem and Silverton, Oregon. The name Fariji comes from the Swahili word 'comfort' and expresses the hope that the farm's fruits and animals (horse, cows, chickens) will bring comfort and health to its guests. Guided by a deep love of God's gifts of life and nature, invites you take a great horse ride, picking your own bucket of organic blueberries or both in the same day.
  • Greens Bridge Gardens - apples, blackberries, boysenberries, cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, loganberries, marionberries, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg,
    3730 Jefferson - Scio Drive Southeast, Jefferson, OR 97352. Phone: 541-327-2995. Email: gbgardens@hotmail.com. Open: Daily 9am to 6pm through Thanksgiving; Follow our facebook page for the most up-to-date u-pick information. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . : From I-5 (north or south) Exit 238 Take a left off the exit, 2 miles into Jefferson, over the bridge. Take a right at the only traffic light in town, over the railroad tracks. approximately 1.5 miles out on your right. . Find us at the following Farmer's Markets: Beaverton on Wednesday and Saturday, Lake Oswego on Saturdays, Lebanon on Thursdays, Moreland on Wednesdays. We offer the best fresh produce, fruits, berries and more for your convenient u-pick experience. Bring your own containers. No Pets Please. No Smoking. Availability changes daily. As of 2016; Our apple varieties: Cameo, Braeburn, Spartan, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Winter Banana, Jonagold, Early Fugi, Fugi, Gala, Empire, McIntosh, Cortland, Ruby Jon, Zestar, Gravenstein. Our peach varietioes are: Springcrest, Red Haven, Veteran, Cresthaven, Glowingstar, Coralstar, Elberta, Blushingstar (White Flesh), PF27A, Canadian Harmony, Sweet Cap (Donut Peach), Suncrest, Allstar, Autumnstar. Our tomato varieties: Bobcat, Sweet 100, Romas, Sun Gold, Carolina Gold, Big Beef. Our berries: Marionberry, Boysenberry, Obsidian Blackberry, Loganberry, Tulameen Raspberry, Tayberry, Triple Crown Blackberry, Strawberry. Our pepper varieties: Jalepeno, Serrano, Poblano, Fresno Chili, Anaheim, Sweat Banana, Habanero, Yum Yum Sweet, Green Bell, Super Chili, Cherry Bomb. Our flower varieties: Dahlias, Zinnias, Sunflowers, Asters, Cosmos, Sweet Williams. At, we are dedicated to bringing our customers the finest produce around. U-Picking is available on nearly all the produce we grow. Whether it be strawberries for shortcake tonight, or tomatoes to put-up for the winter, our customers enjoy picking their choice of produce. Enjoy the benefits of picking your groceries directly from the source! It just doesn't get any fresher! (UPDATED: August 28, 2020 JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on June 13, 2011: "Greens Bridge Farm has u-pick strawberries at 80 cents per pound."
  • Harpole's Produce - apples, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, boysenberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, grapes, marionberries, melons, onions, other berries, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, farm animals
    8071 Mount Angel Hwy NE, Silverton, OR 97381. Phone: 503-873-4182. Email: melodyharpole@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a week. Directions: From Salem: Take Silverton road towards Silverton - Turn left on Brush creek road, turn right on Hazelgreen road, turn left on Mount Angel Hwy NE. Farm is about 2 1/2 mile on left. Fruit stand is visible from the road with flower, plants, and fruit. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Crops are usually available in April through November. Usually staffed, but if not then a can is bolted to the stand and the honor system is in place. (UPDATED: June 27, 2016, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on June 13, 2011: " has u-pick strawberries at 75 cents per pound. Harpole's also has you-pick raspberries $1/lb right now. They're just starting to come on. They also still have strawberries, but from the looks of things, only another 2 weeks before they're finished up. "
  • Miller Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Apples, Pears, grapes, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked
    4935 Riverside Road South, Salem, OR 97392. Phone: 503-580-5767. Email: millerfarmsalem@gmail.com. Open: Sunday through Friday 9 Am to 5 Pm. Directions: From Portland take Exit 252 and turn right onto Kuebler. From Eugene take Exit 252 and turn left onto Kuebler. Continue on Kuebler for 3.5 miles. Turn left on Skyline Road and proceed until it comes to an end. Then turn right onto Riverside Road South and continue for 0.9 miles. Turn right at 4935 Riverside Road South and proceed up the driveway and follow the directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 503-580-1332. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Blueberries: late June thru September Blackberries: July Apples: August thru October. We've added Apples, Pears, and Table Grapes.'s beautiful setting in Salem, Oregon is known for quality fresh local produce while using natural farming methods. You can also sign up for our weekly email to know what mouth-watering, hand-picked, ripe produce is ready. We have a Fruit Stand, Upick and Weekly Delivery Service FEATURING: BERRIES, GRAPES, VEGETABLES, APRICOTS, APPLES, PEARS, CHERRIES, PEACHES, PLUMS, FIGS, LOCAL RAW HONEY, FRESH AND DRIED LAVENDER, HOMEMADE JAMS AND SYRUPS, AND FRESH CUT FLOWERS. (UPDATED: June 28, 2018) (ADDED: June 11, 2015)A visitor writes on July 07, 2022: "Blueberries: $1.55per lb! Prices you quote must be nationally. Good thing we don't live where ever they are $4 and up. Wouldn't be buying any."
  • Olson Stuart Farms Inc - Cherries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Apples, Blueberries, nectarines
    6925 Joseph SE, Salem, OR 97301. Phone: 503-362-5942. Email: info@olsonfarms.com. Open: June 1- September 30; The stand is Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm; U-Pick closes at 5:30 pm. Click here for a map and directions.
    Olson Stuart Farms Inc Facebook page. . . See updates on Olson Farms Facebook page. 5 miles east of I-5 on Highway 22. u-pick, ready pick, pick to order (bring containers and call ahead for u-pick), accepts WIC and senior coupons. U-pick and we-pick fruits. Also have a farmer's market that has other produce and honey that they produce. (a.k.a, Olson Peaches).
    Comments from a visitor on June 13, 2011: "Olson's Farm will have strawberries available after June 16th or 17th - recorded message said they will update by the info by the 15."
  • Rick Johnson Farm - apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, strawberries,
    3310 Perkins Street Ne, Salem, OR 97303. Phone: 503-393-0859. Open: Monday thru Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Closed Sundays; June to November. Directions: Coming from I-5: Take I-5 to exit 263 (the Brooks exit). Turn west on Brooklake Road, continue for approximately 1 mile. Turn south (left) on River Road, continue to Perkins road, turn left (east). Go for 0.8 miles; Rick Johnson Farm is on the right hand side (south side). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Rick Johnson Farm Farm is located at corner of Perkins St. and 35th just north of Keizer. address is 3310 Perkins St NE Keizer Oregon 97303. Picked Peaches, Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts will also be sold in season. For information about these fruits please call. (UPDATED: June 25, 2020)
    Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2016: "Good old-fashioned family farm with hardworking family members doing 99% of the work. Awesome Peaches--Suncrest (very sweet!), Cresthavens, and Elbertas. Very good prices on u-pick (70 cents/lb). You can also buy already-picked peaches by the lug box (about 15-16 quarts of canned peaches worth) and two smaller box sizes. Also they have cherries, and I'm not sure what else. maybe watermelons? "
  • True North Orchards - apples, figs, grapes, pears, plums, walnuts, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market,
    5650 Lardon Road NE, Salem, OR 97305. Phone: 503 348 4313. Alternate Phone: 503 348 4312. Email: truenorthorchards@gmail.com. Open: Please call ahead if you are planning to U pick; No ladder picking allowed; All trees have fruit within reach OR an orchard assistant will use ladder to get fruit out of reach. Directions: From Salem: Follow Silverton Road (highway 213) to Lardon Road. Turn right on Lardon. Go 1/2 mile to the "S" curve. Turn right immediately after the "S" curve at True North Orchards sign. From Silverton: Follow Silverton Road (highway 213) to Lardon Road. Turn left on Lardon Road. Go 1/2 mile to the "S" curve. Turn right immediately after the "S" curve at True North Orchards sign. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. True North is a low spray orchard. Our orchard practices include a minimal use of pesticides. . Note: they lost their persimmon trees in 2023. (UPDATED: November 12, 2023)  (ADDED: September 12, 2015)

 

Apple Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Apples ripen from the outside of the tree towards the center, so the apples out the outside of the tree will ripen first.  Once they are picked, they stop ripening. Picking apples directly from a tree is easy. Roll the apple upwards off the branch and give a little twist; don't pull straight away from the tree. If two apples are joined together at the top, both will come away at the same time. Don't shake the trees or branches.  If the apple you are trying to pick drops, (or others on the tree) go ahead and pick it up. They're perfectly fine! But do wash them before you eat them! More info: How to tell when apples are ripe

  • Once picked, don't throw the apples into the baskets, place them in gently, or they will bruise and go bad more quickly.
  • Don't wash apples until just before using to prevent spoilage.
  • For an explanation of why apple slices turn brown and how to stop it, see this page!
  • Keep apples cool after picking to increase shelf life.  A cool basement is ideal, but the fruit/vegetable drawer of a refrigerator will work, too.  A refrigerator is fine for small quantities of apples. Boxed apples need to be kept in a cool, dark spot where they won't freeze. Freezing ruptures all of an apple's cells, turning it into one large bruise overnight. The usual solution is to store apples in a root cellar. But root cellars often have potatoes in them: apples and potatoes should never be stored in the same room because, as they age, potatoes release an otherwise ethylene gas, which makes apples spoil faster. If you can keep the gas away from your apples, they will keep just fine. Just don't store them right next to potatoes.
    Prevent contact between apples stored for the winter by wrapping them individually in sheets of newspaper. The easiest way to do this is to unfold a section of newspaper all the way and tear it into quarters. Then stack the wrapped apples . See more here: How to store apples at home
  • Apples don't improve or "ripen" after being picked - this is an urban myth - see this page for the truth - with references!

Which apple variety is best?

There are tens of thousands of varieties of apples, developed over centuries. They vary in sugar, acoidity, flavors, storing, crispness and many other attributes. See our guides to apple varieties:

Canning apples - fully illustrated, with step-by-step instructions

Recipes, illustrated with step by step instructions

Using fresh apples and miscellaneous

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)