What's ripe at Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery this week
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: apples from early September.
Dates for Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery follow the typical seasons for Massachusetts, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 17). Crops ripen with the weather, not the calendar, so confirm with the farm the day before.
About Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery
What is the address of Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery?
The address is 1209b Hawley Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330.
What other U-pick farms are near Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery?
Bug Hill Farm in Ashfield (2.3 miles), Cranston's Christmas Tree Farm in Ashfield (2.5 miles) and Benson Place in Charlemont (7 miles).
When is the best time to visit Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery?
Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery is in Massachusetts, where the usual window is September–October for apples. At the weather station nearest Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery, the last spring frost comes around May 17 and the first fall frost around October 1. This year's opening days come from the farm itself, so look them up before the trip.
Is Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery close to Springfield?
Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery is about 34 miles north of Springfield, MA, measured in a straight line, and about 55 miles from Hartford, CT. Road distance is usually a bit longer, so use the directions link for the drive time.
How warm is it at Bear Swamp Orchard and Cidery during apple season?
During the usual apple season in Massachusetts (September to October), daytime highs near Ashfield average 62–74 °F, with measurable rain on about 7 days a month. Mornings can be chilly, so bring a layer. Averages only (NOAA, 1991–2020), so check the forecast before you go.
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