Currier Orchards
Merrimack, NH · about 40 mi from Boston
At a glance
- Address
- 9 Peaslee Road, Merrimack, NH 03054
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples🎃 Pumpkins🍑 Peaches and cherries🧺 U-pick🍯 Honey
- Phone
- (603) 881-8864
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Boston, about 40 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Hillsborough County, NH
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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 1.8 mi
- Playground Norma French Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 5 mi
- Gas station Shell 1.6 mi
- EV charger 1.8 mi
- 144 places to eat within 5 mi Dunkin', aRincha, El Tapatio
Farmers markets nearby
- Main Street Bridge Farmer's Market Nashua · 5.5 mi
- Nashua Farmers' Market Nashua · 5.5 mi
- Bedford Farmers Market Bedford · 7.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Steve Normanton 3.1 mi
- Trombly Gardens, LLC 6.9 mi
- Ledge Top Farm LLC 10.5 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 51°F, lows around 30°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 12
- ☀️ Frost-free season165 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Nashua 2 Nnw, NH station (3.9 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
- U-pickMay to Oct
- HoneyYear round
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
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Sunscreen and a hat
- 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: Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 570 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 187 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 283 acres of apples #3 of 10 counties in NH
- 157 acres of pumpkins #1 of 10 counties in NH
- 50 acres of peaches #1 of 7 counties in NH
- 1 acres of tart cherries #1 of 2 counties in NH
- 20 farms selling honey #4 of 10 counties in NH
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.
From the listing
PYO apples; peaches; cider; apple pies; cider donuts; pumpkin bread; jamsjellies; honey syrup; picklesrelish;
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Questions about Currier Orchards
Is Currier Orchards open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (603) 881-8864 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Currier 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 Currier Orchards?
The listing gives the address as 9 Peaslee Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Currier 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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