Orchard
Gross' Orchard
U-pick apples in Bedford, Virginia
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 sell our fresh apples and peaches by the bag-and you even pick them yourself!”
“If you wish to pick your own fruit, please see the sales clerk, select a bag, and pre-pay (bags come in different sizes and you are allowed to fill any you purchase).”
Source: grossorchard.com/gross-orchard-1, checked October 6, 2026
“We are open to the public and during harvest time, you can even pick your own apples while you walk amidst our beautiful fruit trees.”
Source: grossorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Store hours are 8am to 6pm, and our fields are available for fruit picking-or simply a delightful walk-from 9am to 5pm.”
Source: grossorchard.com/gross-orchard-1, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Apple Blossom Festival - 2nd Sat. in April”
“Peach Festival - 4th Sat. in July”
“Apple Harvest Festival -3rd Sat. in October”
Source: grossorchard.com/gross-orchard-1, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
Typical Virginia seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: July–November. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Virginia Grown apple varieties poster, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 6808 Wheats Valley Rd, Bedford, VA 24523Bedford County
Besides picking
- Festivals
Gross' Orchard: questions
Does Gross' Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We are open to the public and during harvest time, you can even pick your own apples while you walk amidst our beautiful fruit trees." (read October 6, 2026)