Iowa Orchard
Apples
Iowa Orchard, a U-pick farm, is located at 10723 Northwest 103rd Court in Granger. As the name says, apples are the draw here.
Source: the USDA Local Food Directories, where Iowa Orchard is listed as an agritourism farm. Picking options change, so confirm with the farm first.
Farm details | Type | U-pick farm |
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| Address | 10723 Northwest 103rd Court
Granger, IA 50109 |
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| What to pick | Apples |
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| Typical season in Iowa | Apples: September to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather |
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| Frost dates | Last spring frost around April 19
First fall frost around October 18
median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 2 mi away |
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| Weather in season | Apples: highs 63–76 °F, rain on ~5 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 2 mi away |
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| Distance | 13 mi northwest of Des Moines, IA straight line, the drive is longer |
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About Iowa Orchard
What is the address of Iowa Orchard?
The address is 10723 Northwest 103rd Court, Granger, IA 50109.
What other U-pick farms are near Iowa Orchard?
Center Grove Orchard in Huxley (17 miles), Upstream Gardens & Orchard in Altoona (18 miles) and DeMoss Pumpkin Farm in Ames (19 miles).
What is the season at Iowa Orchard?
Iowa Orchard is in Iowa, where the usual window is September–October for apples. At the weather station nearest Iowa Orchard, the last spring frost comes around April 19 and the first fall frost around October 18. Call ahead: Iowa Orchard may open earlier or later depending on the crop.
How far is Iowa Orchard from Des Moines?
Iowa Orchard is about 13 miles northwest of Des Moines, IA, measured in a straight line. Driving takes you a little farther than that; the directions button gives the real route.
What is the weather like for apple picking near Granger?
During the usual apple season in Iowa (September to October), daytime highs near Granger average 63–76 °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.
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