Bennett's Orchard

Ottawa Lake, MI · about 47 mi from Detroit

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At a glance

Address: 647 Consear Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
Activities: 🍎 Apples
Phone: (734) 854-2956
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Detroit, about 47 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Monroe County, MI
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Farmers markets nearby

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CSA farm shares nearby

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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 48°F, lows around 30°F, 9.7 hours of daylight.

32°16°J

34°18°F

45°26°M

58°37°A

70°48°M

80°58°J

83°60°J

81°59°A

75°50°S

62°40°O

48°30°N

37°22°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 29
🍂 First fall frostOct 13
☀️ Frost-free season168 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Blissfield 1Nne, MI station (10.2 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

ApplesAug to Oct

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. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
Hand wipes
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.

Farm country: Monroe County

Monroe County had 1,122 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 110 sold food straight to the public and 18 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

135 acres of apples

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Bennett's Orchard

Is Bennett's Orchard open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (734) 854-2956 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Bennett's Orchard?

Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Bennett's Orchard?

The listing gives the address as 647 Consear Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Bennett's Orchard?

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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