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At a glance

Address
660 Highway 345, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Activities
🍎 ApplesπŸ‘ Peaches and cherries
Phone
(662) 489-7783
Typical season
Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Email
[email protected]
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
Payment
Cash, Check
Social
Facebook
County
Pontotoc County, MS
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 8a
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

  • Gas station Exxon 1.9 mi
  • EV charger ChargePoint 1.9 mi
  • 2 places to eat within 5 mi Blacksmith BBQ, Happy Day Cafe

Farmers markets nearby

  • Pontotoc Farmers Market Pontotoc Β· 5 mi
  • Biscuits & Jam Farmers' Market New Albany Β· 13.6 mi
  • New Albany Farmers Market New Albany Β· 13.6 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 63Β°F, lows around 41Β°F, about 4.3 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostMar 28
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostNov 8
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season227 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone8a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pontotoc Exp Stn, MS station (12.6 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

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
  • 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?

    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: Pontotoc County

Pontotoc County had 647 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 24 sold food straight to the public and 9 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

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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Plan your trip

Questions about Cherry Creek Orchards

Is Cherry Creek Orchards open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (662) 489-7783 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Cherry Creek Orchards?

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 Cherry Creek Orchards?

The listing gives the address as 660 Highway 345, Pontotoc, MS 38863. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Cherry Creek Orchards?

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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