Moretz's Mountain Apples — Apple Picking & Cherry Picking in Boone, NC
Boone, NC · Peak June, July, August, September and October
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Moretz's Mountain Apples is known in Boone, North Carolina for apples, blueberries, and raspberries, with more crops rotating through the season. Fruit and produce are usually ready June through October. The farm publishes its calendar at www.ncfarmfresh.com.
Moretz's Mountain Apples grows at elevation in Boone, North Carolina, in the High Country apple belt, with a seven-crop u-pick list: apples, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, pears, and plums. The June-through-October season starts with mountain berries and cherries and builds to the apple harvest that gives the farm its name — high-elevation apples are the North Carolina mountains' signature crop.
What to expect
Summer visits center on blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries; fall belongs to apples, pears, and plums as the Boone-area harvest comes in. The farm keeps a simple footprint with no listed agritainment layer — the setting and the fruit are the draw. The farm's calendar is published through ncfarmfresh.com; mountain ripening runs later than the Piedmont, so check before driving up.
What to bring
- Choose a sturdy tote or backpack so you can keep both hands free on ladders.
- Twist apples upward instead of pulling to protect next week’s crop.
- Plan for temperature swings on the ridge—layers beat bulky coats.
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Pair Moretz's Mountain Apples with other U-Pick stops nearby, or scan North Carolina’s full directory and seasonal calendar.
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