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Pick Your Own Apples are open for the 2025 season!

Please be sure to call our Pick-Your-Own Hotline at 860-349-6015 for the latest picking conditions and updates, or check out our Facebook page for daily updates. Please note that since we had an early Spring this year, we are expecting our apple season to end around late October. Picking will also be more in the back of the rows, there will be more walking to find apples. 

We're proud to share that Lyman Orchards has been nominated for Best Apple Orchard in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! With over 25 varieties of apples available throughout the season, Lyman Orchards has the perfect apple for every taste and purpose! Now, we have a chance to be recognized as the Best Apple Orchard in the country, but we can't do it without YOU! 

Vote once per day from now through Monday, September 8th to help bring this title home to Connecticut! Every vote counts, and your support means the world to us!

Our Pick Your Own Apple trees are nestled on 200 acres of  Pick Your Own fruit orchards and fields overlooking the scenic Connecticut River Valley. We have one of the largest apple orchards in Connecticut. It's no wonder why Lyman Orchards was voted Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm and one of the Top 10 Apple Picking Spots in the United States!

Pick Your Own Apples

If you're looking for a fun way to spend a day in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Apple Orchards is the perfect destination for a wholesome, fun, family-friendly getaway! And because we grow so many varieties of fruits, it's worth the trip! The Apple season lasts for 12 weeks (mid August-mid November) and traditionally overlaps the Peach season (mid July-Late September) and the Pear Season (mid August - late September).

For the best PYO apples experience, be sure to check our Facebook Page for daily updates, and read our pick your own tips

Pick Your Own Apples Pricing for 2025:

$16.00 for a ½ peck bag

$26.00 for a peck bag

$47.00 for a ½ bushel bag


Apple Varieties

Lyman Orchards has 30,000 apple trees spread over 100 sprawling acres. We grow 27 varieties of apples. Some of our early season apples include Ginger Gold, Early Mac, Ruby Red (Free-Red), Paula Red, Empress, and Sunrise. Other varieties include, Gala, Jonamac, McIntosh, Cortland, Honey Crisp, Macoun, Spencer, Liberty, Fuji, Jonagold, Empire, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Crispin, Cameo, Rome, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, and Ever Crisp.

Like our peaches, our apples are Eco-certified, grown using agricultural methods that preserve and protect our orchards’ ecology.

Apple picking is a great family friendly activity!

Apples are Nutrient-Rich

Does eating an apple every day really keep the doctor away? Below are some of the health benefits apples offer.

  • Rich in insoluble and soluble fiber
  • Good Source of Vitamin C
  • Packed with Phytochemicals (quercetin, catechin, chlorogenic acid, anthocyanin)

There are so many tasty ways to include these nutritious fruits into your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert!

Spend a morning or afternoon apple picking at Connecticut’s Sweet Spot®, Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT

View Our Apple Varieties  Availability Chart

While apple picking season is generally considered to be in the fall, each variety essentially has its own little “mini-season.” So keep checking the Pick Your Own hotline 860-349-6015 for updated “what’s picking” news and don’t miss out on trying each variety – you may just discover some new favorites!

Season

Early August - Mid November

Storing

Apples stay crisp and fresh for weeks if kept cold and moist. For best results, store them in a vegetable crisper or plastic bag in your refrigerator. Kept at room temperature, apples ripen 10 times faster than when kept in cold storage. Before storing, remove any apples that are bruised and use them immediately. Do not store apples near strong odors, as the odors may affect the taste of the apples. To avoid bruising, handle your apples very carefully...as if they were eggs!

Freezing

Core, peel and slice apples. Dip slices into lemon juice to prevent browning, and pack into freezer-proof containers. Applesauce also freezes well.

Tips

Apples stay crisp and fresh for weeks if kept cold and moist. For best results, store them in a vegetable crisper or plastic bag in your refrigerator. Kept at room temperature, apples ripen 10 times faster than when kept in cold storage. Before storing, remove any apples that are bruised and use them immediately. Do not store apples near strong odors, as the odors may affect the taste of the apples. To avoid bruising, handle your apples very carefully...as if they were eggs!

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Lyman Orchards has been nominated for Best Apple Orchard in the USA TODAY USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards!! 🎉
🗳️ Vote once per day now through Sept 8th at 11:59am EDT
📣 Winners announced Sept 17th at 12:00pm EDT
👉 Vote here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/lyman-orchards-middlefield-connecticut/
Tag your orchard friends and let’s make this happen! 💪🍏
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Thursday, August 21st:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Thursday, August 21st:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Gree
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

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🌻We are entering the final week of the 2025 Sunflower Maze! Dont delay!🌻

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Fa
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Favorite.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.
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