What's ripe at Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard this week
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: apples from early September.
Dates for Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard follow the typical seasons for Minnesota, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 9). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
About Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard
What is the address of Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard?
The address is 418 240th Avenue, Mazeppa, MN 55956.
What other U-pick farms are near Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard?
Firefly Berries in Rochester (16 miles), Roper Pumpkin Patch in Lake City (18 miles) and Tweite's Pumpkin Patch in Byron (18 miles).
When can you pick at Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard?
Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard is in Minnesota, where the usual window is September–October for apples. At the weather station nearest Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard, the last spring frost comes around May 9 and the first fall frost around September 30. Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard posts this year's dates on its own channels, so check there first.
How far is Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard from Rochester?
Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard is about 17 miles north of Rochester, MN, measured in a straight line, and about 54 miles from Saint Paul, MN. Driving takes you a little farther than that; the directions button gives the real route.
What is the weather like for apple picking near Mazeppa?
During the usual apple season in Minnesota (September to October), daytime highs near Mazeppa average 59–72 °F, with measurable rain on about 5 days a month. A jacket helps on cool mornings. Averages only (NOAA, 1991–2020), so check the forecast before you go.