Orchard
Hoversten Orchard
U-pick apples in Brandon, South Dakota
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
“Staff will no longer be bagging apples that you pick yourself.”
Source: hoverstenorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“If you pick from the ground, it is the same price as from the tree.”
Source: hoverstenorchard.com/FAQ.html, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“During closed hours, an informational message about apples ripe for picking now will be given.”
“Everyone is responsible for picking and bagging their own apples.”
Source: hoverstenorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Apples may ripen a little early or late due to the seasons.”
Source: hoverstenorchard.com/ApplesForSale.html, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Saturday Aug. 22nd! Reminder: Picking closes promptly at 5:30 PM”
Source: hoverstenorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Wednesday - Sunday Noon - 6:00PM”
Source: hoverstenorchard.com/Hours.html, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“All we ask is that you keep them leashed and watch them at all times, they are your responsibility.”
Source: hoverstenorchard.com/FAQ.html, 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 | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 25789 480th Ave, Brandon, SDMinnehaha County
Hoversten Orchard: questions
Does Hoversten Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Staff will no longer be bagging apples that you pick yourself."