Fritchman Orchards

Apples

Fritchman Orchards is a U-pick farm at 13686 CO-65 in Eckert, CO. The name points to apples.

Source: the USDA Local Food Directories, where Fritchman Orchards is listed as an agritourism farm. Picking options change, so confirm with the farm first.

Farm details
Type	U-pick farm
Address	13686 CO-65 Eckert, CO 81418
What to pick	Apples
Typical season in Colorado	Apples: September to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather
Frost dates	Last spring frost around May 3 First fall frost around October 9 median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 5 mi away
Weather in season	Apples: highs 61–74 °F, rain on ~5 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 5 mi away

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What's ripe at Fritchman Orchards this week

Week of November 2 · updates automatically

Apples Last weeks at Fritchman Orchards, typically through early November.

Dates for Fritchman Orchards follow the typical seasons for Colorado, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 3). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.

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About Fritchman Orchards

What is the address of Fritchman Orchards?

The address is 13686 CO-65, Eckert, CO 81418.

Where else can you pick your own near Fritchman Orchards?

Red Mountain Ranches in Cedaredge (3.8 miles), Uncle Johnny's U-Pick Farm in Cedaredge (5.5 miles) and Big B's Delicious Orchards in Paonia (12 miles).

What is the season at Fritchman Orchards?

Fritchman Orchards is in Colorado, where the usual window is September–October for apples. At the weather station nearest Fritchman Orchards, the last spring frost comes around May 3 and the first fall frost around October 9. Fritchman Orchards posts this year's dates on its own channels, so check there first.

What is the weather like for apple picking near Eckert?

During the usual apple season in Colorado (September to October), daytime highs near Eckert average 61–74 °F, with measurable rain on about 5 days a month. Mornings can be chilly, so bring a layer. Averages only (NOAA, 1991–2020), so check the forecast before you go.