Hackleboro Orchards
Canterbury, NH
At a glance
- Address
- 61 Orchard Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224
- Activities
- π Applesπ Berriesπ Peaches and cherriesπ§Ί U-pickπ« Blueberriesπ Vegetables
- Phone
- (603) 783-4248
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Merrimack County, NH
- 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 2.8 mi
- Playground 1.2 mi
- Picnic area 2.8 mi
- Gas station Cumberland Farms 4 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4.5 mi
- 11 places to eat within 5 mi Greenwood's Restaurant, Smoke Shack, Dunkin'
Farmers markets nearby
- Canterbury Community Farmers Market Canterbury Β· 1.1 mi
- Tilton Farmers' Market Tilton Β· 7.2 mi
- Tilton Farmers Market Tilton Β· 7.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Brookford Farm 3.5 mi
- Brookford Farm CSA 3.6 mi
- Local Harvest CSA 10.6 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 47Β°F, lows around 29Β°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostMay 14
- π First fall frostSep 29
- βοΈ Frost-free season138 days
- π§ Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Salisbury, NH station (8.9 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
- BerriesMay to Aug
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
- U-pickMay to Oct
- BlueberriesJun to Aug
- VegetablesJun 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
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- 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: Merrimack County
Merrimack County had 569 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 158 sold food straight to the public and 25 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 318 acres of apples #2 of 10 counties in NH
- 67 acres of blueberries #4 of 10 counties in NH
- 31 acres of strawberries #2 of 6 counties in NH
- 8 acres of raspberries #3 of 6 counties in NH
- 2 acres of blackberries #1 of 5 counties in NH
- 28 acres of peaches #2 of 7 counties in NH
- 4 acres of sweet cherries #2 of 3 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
Farm market; Farm stand; cider donuts; hayrides; farm animals; kids play area; wedding venue; PYO blueberries and apples; growing peaches, apricots, plums, melons , assorted vegetables;
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Questions about Hackleboro Orchards
Is Hackleboro Orchards open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (603) 783-4248 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Hackleboro 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 Hackleboro Orchards?
The listing gives the address as 61 Orchard Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Hackleboro 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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