Fairfield County Is 'Ripe' With Apple Picking Possibilities

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- lt's barely September but apple picking season has already begun.

Silverman's Farm has lots of apples ripe for picking.
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Blue Jay Orchards in Bethel offers wagon rides.
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09/11/2015 5:00 a.m.

Here's a sampling of what's nearby.

Beardsley's Cider Mill, Shelton: Expect to find Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Macoun, Cortland and Liberty varieties in early September; Mutsu, Jonagold, Empire, Red Delicious, and McIntosh in early October. Apple picking is on weekends only. Go Picking: 278 Leavenworth Rd., (203) 926-1098, www.beardsleyscidermill.com/.

Blue Jay Orchards, Bethel: Apple picking is available seven days a week as is the market where you'll find apple cider doughnuts and homebaked pies. Also fun: A trip on the wagon ride. Go Picking: 125 Plumtrees Rd., (203) 748-0119, www.bluejayorchardsct.com/.

Silverman's Farm, Easton: There's always something going on at Silvermans where Ginger Gold varieties are currently ripe and ready. Early September is also a good time for McIntosh, Cortland and Macoun. Go Picking: 451 Sport Hill Rd., (203) 261-3306, www.silvermansfarm.com/.

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