Perry Lowe Orchards – Apple Picking North Carolina
Moravian Falls, NC · about 59 mi from Charlotte
At a glance
- Address
- 8741 NC-16, Moravian Falls, NC 28654
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples
- Website
- perryloweorchards.com
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Charlotte, about 59 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories; the farm's website
- Social
- County
- Alexander County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 4.7 mi
- Gas station Citgo 4.5 mi
- EV charger 8 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi Moravian Falls Grill, Route 16 Grill
Farmers markets nearby
- Wilkesboro Open Air Market Wilkesboro · 8.3 mi
- Wilkes County Farmers' Market North Wilkesboro · 9.1 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- The Farmers' Daughter 12.9 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 61°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 7
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season208 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, W Kerr Scott Resv, NC station (7.2 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: Alexander County
Alexander County had 535 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 28 sold food straight to the public and 2 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 413 acres of apples #2 of 50 counties in NC
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 Perry Lowe Orchards – Apple Picking North Carolina
Is Perry Lowe Orchards – Apple Picking North Carolina 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 Perry Lowe Orchards – Apple Picking North Carolina?
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 Perry Lowe Orchards – Apple Picking North Carolina?
The listing gives the address as 8741 NC-16, Moravian Falls, NC 28654. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Perry Lowe Orchards – Apple Picking North Carolina?
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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