Orchard · Berry farm
Fruit Basket
U-pick grapes, peaches, cherries and raspberries in Grand Junction, Colorado
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“We still have peaches and grapes for u-pick.”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Upon arrival, just let us know that you are here for u-pick.”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“Welcome to Fruit Basket Orchards, the only full-service U-Pick orchard in western Colorado.”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Sweet Cherries: Mid-June to Early July”
“Tart Cherries: Early to Mid-July”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/harvest-schedule, checked October 6, 2026
“Peaches: Early July to Mid-Sept”
“Apricots: Mid to Late July”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/harvest-schedule, checked October 6, 2026
“Raspberries: Mid July to Frost”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/harvest-schedule, checked October 6, 2026
“Nectarines: Late July to Early August”
“Plums: August to early Sept”
“Grapes: Late August to Late Sept”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/harvest-schedule, checked October 6, 2026
“Apples: Mid August to Early Nov”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/harvest-schedule, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Sorry, due to insurance regulations dogs are not allowed in the orchard.”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“Picking containers are available for purchase, but most customers take their fruit home in a box or bag that we also supply.”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“We accept all major credit cards.”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We’ll even provide the containers for picking.”
Source: fruitbasketgj.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Grapes · Aug–Sep
- Peaches · Jul–Sep
- Cherries · Jun–Jul
- Raspberries
- Nectarines · Jul–Aug
- Plums · Aug–Sep
- Apples · Aug–Nov
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes | U-pick | August–September“Late August to Late Sept” | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | July–September“Early July to Mid-Sept” | – | |
| Cherries | U-pick | June–July“Mid-June to Early July” | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Nectarines | U-pick | July–August“Late July to Early August” | – | |
| Plums | U-pick | August–September“August to early Sept” | – | |
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | August–November“Mid August to Early Nov” | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 253 32 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503Mesa County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Fruit Basket: questions
Does Fruit Basket have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We still have peaches and grapes for u-pick."
When can you pick grapes at Fruit Basket?
August–September, in the farm's words "Late August to Late Sept", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick peaches at Fruit Basket?
July–September, in the farm's words "Early July to Mid-Sept", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.