Wondering when to pick apples? Apple season is in full swing! Everyone is wondering which apples are in season and when is the best time to go apple picking in local orchards. The month of September is generally the best time of year to pick apples. While different varieties of apples ripen at different times, and the climate varies the harvest from year to year, early fall is almost always a reliable time for harvesting apples. Early varieties like Gala apples and McIntosh are ready from late August to mid-September in most temperate apple-growing climates. Mid-season varieties like Granny Smith … Continue reading When to pick apples: A harvest season guide