Red Apple Barn
Ellijay, GA
At a glance
- Address
- 3379 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay, Georgia, US, 30540
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples
- Phone
- (706) 635-5898
- Website
- redapplebarn.com
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Personal Checks
- Growing practices
- Organic (USDA Certified)
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Gilmer County, GA
- 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 0.8 mi
- Gas station Shell 1.1 mi
- EV charger 3.8 mi
- 51 places to eat within 5 mi Mike's Ellijay Restaurant, DQ Grill & Chill, Little Caesars
Farmers markets nearby
- Ellijay Farmers Market Ellijay · 2.9 mi
- Gilmer County Farmers Market Ellijay · 2.9 mi
- River Street Farmers Market Ellijay · 3.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Grateful Roots Gardens 12 mi
- Riverview Farms 13.1 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 62°F, lows around 38°F, about 4.6 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 2
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season212 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Chatsworth 2, GA station (13.7 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: Gilmer County
Gilmer County had 264 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 24 sold food straight to the public and 4 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 276 acres of apples #1 of 39 counties in GA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Red Apple Barn
Is Red Apple Barn 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 Red Apple Barn?
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 Red Apple Barn?
The listing gives the address as 3379 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay, Georgia, US, 30540. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Red Apple Barn?
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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