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Cortland Hill Orchard

Brattleboro, VT

At a glance

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Address
72 Miller Road, Brattleboro, VT
Activities
🍎 Apples
Phone
(802) 254-6925
Typical season
Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
Social
Facebook
County
Windham County, VT
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 5b
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 3 mi
  • Playground 1.6 mi
  • Picnic area 1.7 mi
  • Gas station 2.2 mi
  • EV charger 2.6 mi
  • 36 places to eat within 5 mi Cai's Dim Sum Teahouse, West Brattleboro Pizza, Vermont Country Deli

Farmers markets nearby

  • Brattleboro Area Farmers' Market Brattleboro Β· 1.9 mi
  • Putney Farmers' Market Putney Β· 10.4 mi
  • Newfane Flea and Farmers Market Newfane Β· 11.1 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 44Β°F, lows around 28Β°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostMay 14
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 4
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season143 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rowe 3Ne, MA station (14.5 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: Windham County

Windham County had 382 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 149 sold food straight to the public and 32 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 565 acres of apples #1 of 12 counties in VT

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 Cortland Hill Orchard

Is Cortland Hill Orchard open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (802) 254-6925 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Cortland Hill 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 Cortland Hill Orchard?

The listing gives the address as 72 Miller Road, Brattleboro, VT. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Cortland Hill 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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