Shirak Honey and Orchard Pollination
Rancho Cordova, CA · about 11 mi from Sacramento
At a glance
- Address
- 971 Olson Dr 1, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples🍯 Honey
- Phone
- (916) 534-8685
- Website
- shirakhoney.com/shop-local-sacramento-honey
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Sacramento, about 11 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Other numbers listed
- (916) 844-2584 (USDA Local Food Directories)
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Sacramento County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9b
- 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 mi
- Playground 0.7 mi
- Picnic area 1.3 mi
- Gas station Chevron 0.2 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 0.2 mi
- 247 places to eat within 5 mi Jamba, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Domino's
Farmers markets nearby
- Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers' Market Rancho Cordova · 1.2 mi
- Carmichael Park Farmers' Market Carmichael · 3.5 mi
- Goethe Loop Farmers' Market Sacramento · 4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Raphael Garden 2.9 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 65°F, lows around 45°F, about 1.8 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 12
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 16
- ☀️ Frost-free season341 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sacramento 5 Ese, CA station (7.7 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
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: Sacramento County
Sacramento County had 1,118 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 111 sold food straight to the public and 26 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 155 acres of apples
- 18 farms selling honey
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 Shirak Honey and Orchard Pollination
Is Shirak Honey and Orchard Pollination 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 Shirak Honey and Orchard Pollination?
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 Shirak Honey and Orchard Pollination?
The listing gives the address as 971 Olson Dr 1, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Shirak Honey and Orchard Pollination?
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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