American River Cherry Company
Placerville, CA · about 38 mi from Sacramento
At a glance
- Address
- 240 Dias Drive, Placerville, CA 95667
- Activities
- 🍑 Peaches and cherries
- Phone
- (530) 626-3881
- Website
- americanrivercherryco.com
- Typical season
- Jun to Aug (peaches and cherries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Sacramento, about 38 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- El Dorado County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2.2 mi
- Playground 3.2 mi
- Picnic area 2.2 mi
- Gas station Speedway 1.9 mi
- EV charger EVgo 2.4 mi
- 65 places to eat within 5 mi Tom's Burger & Frosty, Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Sequoia Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- Placerville Certified Farmers Market Placerville · 2.1 mi · takes SNAP
- Main Street Farmers Market Placerville · 2.9 mi · takes SNAP
- Sustainable Organic Local Community Farmers' Market Placerville · 3.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Buttercup Family Farm 12 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 64°F, lows around 40°F, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 31
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 21
- ☀️ Frost-free season237 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Placerville, CA station (4.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Shallow containers so fruit does not bruise, if allowed
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Peaches are ready when the background color has no green and the fruit gives slightly near the stem. Sweet cherries should be fully colored and firm; taste one.
- How to pick
Roll peaches off in your palm; do not squeeze. Pick cherries with the stem attached, pulling the stem, not the fruit.
- Best time to go
Morning, before the fruit gets warm. Cherry seasons can be only two or three weeks, so check picking reports.
- Keep it fresh
Ripen firm peaches on the counter, stem side down, then refrigerate. Refrigerate cherries unwashed.
Farm country: El Dorado County
El Dorado County had 1,204 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 172 sold food straight to the public and 30 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 77 acres of peaches
- 71 acres of sweet cherries
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about American River Cherry Company
Is American River Cherry Company open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at American River Cherry Company?
Peaches and cherries typically run Jun to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is American River Cherry Company?
The listing gives the address as 240 Dias Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to American River Cherry Company?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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