B.J. Reece Apple House
Apples
B.J. Reece Apple House, a U-pick farm, is located at 9131 Highway 52 East in Ellijay. As the name says, apples are the draw here.
B.J. Reece Apple House is listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism farm. We haven't confirmed what you can pick there this year, so check before you drive out.
Farm details | Type | U-pick farm |
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| Address | 9131 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536 |
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| What to pick | Apples |
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| Typical season in Georgia | Apples: August to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather |
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| Frost dates | Last spring frost around March 31
First fall frost around November 5
median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 15 mi away |
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| Weather in season | Apples: highs 69–84 °F, rain on ~6 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 15 mi away |
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| Distance | 51 mi southeast of East Chattanooga, TN 53 mi north of Sandy Springs, GA straight line, the drive is longer |
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What's ripe at B.J. Reece Apple House this week
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: apples from early August.
Dates for B.J. Reece Apple House follow the typical seasons for Georgia, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 31). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
About B.J. Reece Apple House
What is the address of B.J. Reece Apple House?
The address is 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536.
Where else can you pick your own near B.J. Reece Apple House?
Red Apple Barn in Ellijay (1 mile), Reece's Corn Maze in Ellijay (6.5 miles) and B.J. Reece Orchards in Ellijay (6.8 miles).
When can you pick at B.J. Reece Apple House?
B.J. Reece Apple House is in Georgia, where the usual window is August–October for apples. At the weather station nearest B.J. Reece Apple House, the last spring frost comes around March 31 and the first fall frost around November 5. Check with B.J. Reece Apple House for the current picking days.
Is B.J. Reece Apple House close to East Chattanooga?
B.J. Reece Apple House is about 51 miles southeast of East Chattanooga, TN, measured in a straight line, and about 53 miles from Sandy Springs, GA. Check the route before you leave, since back roads to farms can add miles.
What is the weather like for apple picking near Ellijay?
During the usual apple season in Georgia (August to October), daytime highs near Ellijay average 69–84 °F, with measurable rain on about 6 days a month. Bring sun protection and water either way. The numbers are 30-year NOAA averages (1991–2020), and a given week can run hotter or cooler.
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