Where to Go Apple Picking in Monmouth And Ocean County 2016

Peak apple-picking season is right around the corner, so make sure you're ready with our handy guide for fall 2016!

JerseyFresh suggests September 1- October 25 as the most active time for picking your own apples.

It's always smart to call the orchard before you visit to make sure they're open and have apples ready for picking!

Also keep in mind, many orchards are cash only.

Monmouth County

Battleview Orchards on Wemrock Rd. in Freehold is where I always went apple picking as a kid. They have a ton of different varieties of apples, with availability depending on when in the season you go. They're open daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Eastmont Orchards in Colts Neck also grows multiple varieties of apples, open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Check their Facebook page for availability.

Ocean County

Krowicki's Farm Market & Greenhouse on Rt. 539 in New Egypt also offers multiple varieties of apples, open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through October 31st. Call (609) 752-5591 for availability.

Happy picking! Bring on the cobbler and pies!

Know of other places to pick your own apples in the Jersey Shore area? E-mail me at laurie.cataldo@townsquaremedia.com!