The Justus Family has been growing delicious NC Apples in Hendersonville for more than four generations, with our fifth generation now taking an active part. At our NC Apple Orchard, you will find U Pick or We Pick Apples or Pears and Blackberries. Whether you choose to U Pick or We Pick, you can sample, mix, and match to make sure you go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking. Review the apple varieties we grow and their usual ripening times here.
We invite you to experience picking your own NC Apples and enjoy a day in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains; there is something for everyone and all ages. Tour the orchard and enjoy all the fun farm activities, including picking apples, visit our new Taproom, let the kids take a ride on the Cow Train through the orchard, play on our jumping pillow and jump pad, shoot apples from the apple cannons, visit the barnyard or visit the Apple House for pre-picked Apples; Local Honey, Jams, Jellies, and Preserves; and other homemade goodies. Come by the Bakery for our famous homemade Fried Apple Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Fried Apple Pies, Apple Cider, Cider Slushies, Local Honey, Local Jams or Jellies, Gift Shop, Weekend BBQ, and More! You can also find Pumpkins, fresh Mountain Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, and other local fall vegetables.
September 11th Weekend Update!! Ambrosia are ready!! U Pick- Ambrosia, Crimson Crisp, Early Fuji, Jonagold, Grimes Goldens We Pick- Ambrosia, Sweet Zinger, Crimson Crisp, Early Fuji, Jonagold, Shizuka, Gala, Ruby Macs, Golden Supreme, Granny Smith U Pick Zinnias Fresh Pulled Bi-color Corn Heirloom Tomatoes- Cherokee Purple, German Pinks, Mr Stripey
Welcome September!! Labor Day Weekend is here and we are working hard to make sure we are ready for your mountain visit! We hope you can join us here at the Farm and/or our booth at the Apple Festival this weekend on 5th and Main! Here is what’s planned for
At Justus Orchard, you can buy your apples already pre-picked or you can pick your own apples. Whether you choose to U-Pick or We Pick Apples, you can sample, mix and match to make sure go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking.
Here at Justus Orchard, you can pick sweet and easy-to-pick thornless Navaho Blackberries. starting in early July. Exact ripening dates are subject to weather conditions. Check out these Blackberry Health Facts, Plus Picking & Storing Tips!
U-Pick 7 Days Per Week in July & August
Pick your own Asian Pears at Justus Orchard beginning in early September. This apple-shaped fruit rough, matte skin and freckles, with apple-like flesh and a lightly sweet juicy flavor.
Pick Your Own Pears in Early September.
