Ridgefield Farm and Orchard

Harpers Ferry, WV · about 53 mi from DC & Baltimore

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At a glance

Address: 414 Kidwiler Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Activities: 🍎 Apples
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: DC & Baltimore, about 53 miles
Listing updated: No date on the listing
Social: Facebook
County: Jefferson County, WV
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 7a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 2.1 mi
Playground 1.2 mi
Picnic area 2.1 mi
Gas station Sheetz 3.9 mi
EV charger Tesla Supercharger 5.6 mi
53 places to eat within 5 mi Country Cafe, The Anvil Restaurant, The Canal House Cafe

Farmers markets nearby

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Charles Town Farmers Market Charles Town · 5.8 mi · takes SNAP
Sharpsburg Farmers' Market Sharpsburg · 7.6 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 56°F, lows around 32°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

41°21°J

44°23°F

52°29°M

65°39°A

74°49°M

82°58°J

86°62°J

85°61°A

78°54°S

67°42°O

56°32°N

45°25°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
🍂 First fall frostOct 18
☀️ Frost-free season175 days
🧭 Hardiness zone7a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sharpsburg 5 S, MD station (4.8 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. 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.

Farm country: Jefferson County

Jefferson County had 520 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 47 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

344 acres of apples #2 of 41 counties in WV

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 Ridgefield Farm and Orchard

Is Ridgefield Farm and Orchard 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 in a past season.

When is the season at Ridgefield Farm and Orchard?

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 Ridgefield Farm and Orchard?

The listing gives the address as 414 Kidwiler Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Ridgefield Farm and Orchard?

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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