What's ripe at Homestead Orchard this week
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: apples from early September.
Dates for Homestead Orchard follow the typical seasons for South Dakota, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 2). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
About Homestead Orchard
What is the address of Homestead Orchard?
The address is 890 279th St, Parker, SD 57053.
What other U-pick farms are near Homestead Orchard?
That Pickin Patch in Hartford (11 miles), Area 81 Crop Maze in Bridgewater (19 miles) and Christmas Tree Acres in Harrisburg (19 miles).
When can you pick at Homestead Orchard?
Homestead Orchard is in South Dakota, where the usual window is September–October for apples. At the weather station nearest Homestead Orchard, the last spring frost comes around May 2 and the first fall frost around October 1. Call ahead: Homestead Orchard may open earlier or later depending on the crop.
How far is Homestead Orchard from Sioux Falls?
Homestead Orchard is about 24 miles southwest of Sioux Falls, SD, measured in a straight line. Road distance is usually a bit longer, so use the directions link for the drive time.
What is the weather like for apple picking near Parker?
During the usual apple season in South Dakota (September to October), daytime highs near Parker average 62–75 °F, with measurable rain on about 5 days a month. Dress in layers, since early mornings are cool. The numbers are 30-year NOAA averages (1991–2020), and a given week can run hotter or cooler.
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