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In-Season Fruit Calendar

These fruits are available to purchase at our retail market. Below are their approximate ripening dates and when you could expect to buy them in our market.

All ripening dates will vary slightly from year to year due to weather conditions. Questions? Give us a call at 301-271-2737

Summer Apples

Lodi
Jul 1 – Aug 1
Summer Rambo
Aug 2 - Sept 14
Paula Red
Aug 6 - Sept 1
Premier Honeycrisp
Aug 6 - Sept 4
Gala
Aug 25 - Nov 25

Fall & Winter Apples

Blondee
Aug 27 - Oct 1
Honeycrisp
Aug 30 - Oct 25
Cortland
Sept 13 - Dec 5
SummerSet
Sept 13 - Oct 10
Crimson Crisp
Sept 15 - Dec 15
Mountain Honey
Sept 15 - Oct 20
Jonathan
Sept 14 - Nov 1
Empire
Sept 25 - Dec 30
Golden Delicious
Sept 25 - Jan 31
Autumn Gala
Sept 25 - Dec 31
Jonagold
Sept 25 - Oct 31
Stayman (Winesap)
Oct 1 - Jan 31
Rosalee
Oct 10 - Oct 31
Ludacrisp
Oct 12 - Nov 15
Early Pink Lady
Oct 12 - Nov 5
Evercrisp "NEW"
Oct 25 - Jul 15
Crunch-A-Bunch
Oct 25 - Nov 15
Granny Smith
Oct 25 - Jan 31
Goldrush
Nov 5 - Jan 31
Fuji
Oct 25 - Jan 31
Cameo
Oct 25 - Jan 31
Pink Lady
Nov 5 - Jul 31

Peaches

Spring Snow (white)
Jun 28 - Jul 8
Sentry (yellow)
Jul 3 - Jul 15
Red Haven (yellow)
Jul 19 - Aug 5
White Lady (white)
Aug 1 - Aug 12
Mountain Rose (white)
Aug 3 - Aug 10
Sunhigh (yellow)
Aug 3 - Aug 15
Contender (yellow)
Aug 12 - Aug 20
Sugar Giant (white)
Aug 13 - Aug 25
Cresthaven (yellow)
Aug 26 - Sept 1
Marqueen (yellow)
Aug 28 - Sept 5
Snow Giant (white)
Aug 28 - Sept 29
Laurel (yellow)
Sept 3 - Sept 15
Victoria (yellow)
Sept 10 - Sept 24

Plums

Early Golden(yellow / fresh eating)
Jul 6 - Jul 25
Menthley (red / fresh eating)
Jul 10 - Jul 25
Shiro (yellow / fresh eating)
Jul 25 - Aug 5
Satsuma (red / fresh eating)
Aug 7 - Aug 15
Vanier (yellow / fresh eating
Aug 10 - Aug 24
Prune (Baking & Canning / fresh eating)
Sept 1 - Oct 15
Ruby Queen (red / fresh eating)
Sept 18 - Sept 28

Grapes

Niagra (white)
Sept 10 - Oct 10
Concord (blue)
Sept 10 - Oct 10

Berries & Cherries

Strawberries
May 1 - Jun 20
Blueberries
Jul 1 - Jul 30
Black Raspberries
Jun 20 - Jul 8
Blackberries
Jun 25 - Sept 27
Dark Sweet Cherries
Jun 24 - Aug 9
Red Tart Cherries
Jul 1 - Jul 15
Kiwi Berries
Sept 10 - Oct 10

Other Fruits

Apricots
Jun 15 - Aug 5
White Nectarines
Jul 1 - Sept 15
Yellow Nectarines
Jul 1 – Sept 30

Pears

Harvest Queen
Aug 5
Bartlett
Aug 20
Magness
Sept 15
Seckel
Sept 19
Gorham
Sept 29
Bosc
Oct 10

Vegetables

Rhubarb
May 22 - Jul 1
Kale
May 5 - Dec 1
Lettuce
May 5 - Aug 20
Spinach
May 5 - Jun 10
Swiss Chard
May 5 - Nov 5
Cucumbers
Jun 18 - Sept 20
Broccoli
Jun 15 - Oct 30
Tomatoes
Jun 20 - Oct 20
Cabbage
Jun 20 - Nov 30
Summer Squash
Jun 15 - Sept 20
Peppers
Jul 10 - Oct 20
Cantaloupes
Jul 20 - Sept 1
Cauliflower
Sept 25 - Nov 15
Pumpkins
Sep 20 - Nov 23

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Catoctin is celebrating 60 years of business and serving our beloved customers! 

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Open Daily 9am–5pm

15036 North Franklinville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788

Contact us

(301) 271-2737

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Guidelines for Pick-Your-Own Fruit

  1. You must purchase your Pick Your Own bags at the check-in building located above the market on your way to the playground. You will see apple signs on the building indicating the check in for pick your own apples.
  2. Park your strollers and leave your pets, containers, bags, backpacks, coolers & blankets at home or in your car. These items are prohibited inside the orchard.
  3. You must take the wagon ride to and from the field. The wagons run continuously. There is an entrance fee of $3 per person to enter the u-pick apple field. Wagon ride is included. 
  4. All Apples picked must fit inside the bag you purchased. You cannot carry any apples out of the orchard. If you do, you will have to buy an additional Bag for them.
  5. Before leaving home, please check back on this page or call 301-271-2737
  6. Call for picking availability and hours depending on weather conditions. Catoctin reserves the right to close the Apple Orchard due to inclement weather that may include heavy rain, thunder, lightning and/or severe winds without advanced notice in order to protect our customers and employees.
  7. No picnicking in the orchard. Picnic tables are located at the playground.
  8. No walking in the orchard. We have moving tractors and other large machinery at work.
  9. No pets in the orchard.
  10. If you drop an apple or an apple falls off the tree while picking, we kindly ask you to pick it up to ensure no apple goes to waste. Thank You.
  11. Cash Only. All sales final, no refunds.