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Lewis Orchards

Dickerson, MD Β· about 29 mi from DC & Baltimore

At a glance

Address
18901 Peach Tree Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842
Activities
🍎 Apples
Phone
(301) 349-4101
Website
lewisorchardfarmmarket.com
Typical season
Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover
DC & Baltimore, about 29 miles
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Hours
Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00; Sun 09:00-17:00 from OpenStreetMap, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
Email
[email protected]
Contact details from
the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories; Montgomery County, MD open data; OpenStreetMap
Social
Facebook Β· Instagram
County
Montgomery County, MD
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 7b
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 1.6 mi
  • Playground 0.9 mi
  • Gas station Crown 2 mi
  • EV charger 1.8 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 53Β°F, lows around 36Β°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostApr 14
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 29
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season196 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone7b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Damascus 3 Ssw, MD station (10.8 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. Look at the farm website: 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: Montgomery County

Montgomery County had 583 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 111 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 158 acres of apples #4 of 18 counties in MD

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 Lewis Orchards

Is Lewis Orchards open today?

We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Lewis 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 Lewis Orchards?

The listing gives the address as 18901 Peach Tree Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Lewis 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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