Fun Fruit FarmsBETA
Julian, California
Apple Starr Orchard
Apple Picking
(760) 305-2169
The original orchard at Apple Starr Orchard was “planted by the Farmer family after whom “Farmers Road”, the road to the town, is named. Apple Starr Orchard parcels cover approximately 28 acres of which 8 acres are planted with apples and pears. Parts of the land were earlier used as a milk dairy. The old barn was constructed in the early 1900s.
The Orchard
There are approximately 1000 trees with their numbers balanced between apples and pears. The trees range in age from 20 to 70 years and the majority have low branches that children can access. We only use certified organic products and are inspected annually to maintain our certification.
Granny
Bright green apple, flesh is bright white and crisp in texture with a tart, acidic, yet subtly sweet flavor.
Jonagold
Has a sweet-tart taste, large in size its flesh is crisp, juicy and creamy yellow in color.
Roma
Creamy yellow flesh is crisp and dense offering a mildly sweet and tangy flavor.
Arkansas Black
Highly aromatic and sweet-tart flavor mellows, with a fine-grained and crisp texture.
Red Delicious
Mildly sweet flavor, creamy white flesh is slightly crisp.
Wealthy
Crisp with a tart flavor, apple is excellent and delicious.
AND MORE Fuji, Gala, Wealthy”
Ratings & Reviews
4.4 average rating
Key Insights:
- Well tended and owners are young and very nice couple.
- We left with a good amount of apples and the experience was great for our little kids.
- Took a scenic hour ride from our hotel in Valley View to enjoy an afternoon of orchard apple picking, pie eating and downtown Julian.. My family and I look forward to picking apples and pears here every year.
- Their fruit is absolutely delicious.. Great place for organic apple picking.
- May go back next year but will depend on if they have a good crop or not.
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