Tinker Road Orchard
Pleasant Hill, OR
At a glance
- Address
- 429 Tinker Road, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
- Activities
- π Apples
- Phone
- (541) 744-6960
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Lane County, OR
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- 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 2.8 mi
- Playground 5 mi
- Picnic area 4.8 mi
- Gas station 76 1.6 mi
- EV charger Chargepoint 4.8 mi
- 7 places to eat within 5 mi Pleasant Hill Coffee, Gatehouse Pizza, Espresso 58
Farmers markets nearby
- Creswell Farmers' Market Creswell Β· 5.7 mi
- Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Β· 8.2 mi
- Hideaway Farmers Market Eugene Β· 9.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- A & M Family Farms 0.9 mi
- Ezer Grace Farm 5.2 mi
- Eagle Wing Acres, LLC 5.3 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 52Β°F, lows around 42Β°F, about 6.4 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostMar 7
- π First fall frostNov 27
- βοΈ Frost-free season263 days
- π§ Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lookout Pt Dam, OR station (8.3 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. Call the farm: 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: Lane County
Lane County had 2,375 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 397 sold food straight to the public and 42 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 192 acres of apples #6 of 24 counties in OR
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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Plan your trip
Questions about Tinker Road Orchard
Is Tinker Road Orchard open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (541) 744-6960 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Tinker Road 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 Tinker Road Orchard?
The listing gives the address as 429 Tinker Road, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Tinker Road 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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