North Star Orchard Farm Store
Cochranville, PA · about 40 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 3232 Limestone Road, Cochranville, PA 19330
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 40 miles
- Listing updated
- Nov 2026
- Source
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about North Star Orchard Farm Store
Is North Star Orchard Farm Store open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Nov 2026.
When is the season at North Star Orchard Farm Store?
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 North Star Orchard Farm Store?
The listing gives the address as 3232 Limestone Road, Cochranville, PA 19330. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to North Star Orchard Farm Store?
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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