Hale's Apple Farm

Sebastopol, CA · about 66 mi from Bay Area

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At a glance

Address: 526 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Activities: 🍎 Apples
Phone: (707) 823-4613
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Bay Area, about 66 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook
County: Sonoma County, CA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 9a
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 0.3 mi
Playground 0.3 mi
Picnic area Oak Savanna Group Picnic Area 0.5 mi
Gas station Chevron 1.3 mi
EV charger 0 mi
82 places to eat within 5 mi Fandee's, Mombo's Pizza, Starbucks

Farmers markets nearby

Sebastopol Farmers' Market Sebastopol · 0.7 mi
Roseland Mercadito Farmers' Market Santa Rosa · 6.1 mi
West End Farmers Market Santa Rosa · 6.5 mi

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 67°F, lows around 40°F, about 4.4 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.

58°37°J

62°39°F

66°41°M

70°42°A

75°46°M

81°48°J

83°50°J

84°50°A

84°48°S

78°44°O

67°40°N

58°37°D

🌱 Last spring frostMar 20
🍂 First fall frostNov 13
☀️ Frost-free season240 days
🧭 Hardiness zone9a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Graton, CA station (2.3 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: Sonoma County

Sonoma County had 3,097 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 394 sold food straight to the public and 93 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

1,385 acres of apples #3 of 43 counties in CA

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 Hale's Apple Farm

Is Hale's Apple Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (707) 823-4613 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Hale's Apple Farm?

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 Hale's Apple Farm?

The listing gives the address as 526 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Hale's Apple Farm?

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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