Orchard
Legend Hills Orchards
U-pick apples in Utica, Ohio
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
“Apple picking is expected to continue through October, depending on ripening and weather conditions.”
“A small bag is the minimum purchase for each vehicle entering the pick-your-own orchard.”
“Please check back daily or follow for the latest updates on fruit availability and pick-your-own dates.”
Source: legendhillsorchard.com/whats-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Our 2026 peach season has come to a close.”
Source: legendhillsorchard.com/ourpeaches, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Pick-Your-Own Apple Varieties for the Week of October 5-9”
“Apples for picking are plentiful, and you are welcome to mix varieties in your bag.”
“Available varieties change as apples ripen throughout the season, so check this page often for the most current picking list.”
Source: legendhillsorchard.com/whats-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple varieties ripen at different times, beginning with early summer apples and continuing into the fall.”
Source: legendhillsorchard.com/our-apples, checked October 6, 2026
“Colors vary on apple types and may not indicate ripeness.”
“The apples nearest the outside of the tree are the ones that ripen first.”
“If a variety is at peak ripening time, start there for the best ready-to-eat apples.”
“To pick an apple off the tree perfectly, rotate the fruit upwards and twist.”
Source: legendhillsorchard.com/pick-your-ownapples, checked October 6, 2026
“August is National Peach Month”
Source: legendhillsorchard.com/ourpeaches, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Small Bag – $20”
“Large Bag – $35”
Source: legendhillsorchard.com/whats-picking, 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 Ohio seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: August–October. Source: Ohio Proud, Ohio Department of Agriculture: Fresh Produce Harvest Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Minimum
- A small bag is the minimum purchase for each vehicle entering the pick-your-own orchard
- Address
- 11335 Reynolds Rd, Utica, OH 43080Licking County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Farm rules
- For your safety, please do not climb trees or use ladders.
- Don’t pull down or straight, and never shake branches.
Legend Hills Orchards: questions
Does Legend Hills Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick-your-own is available every day, weather permitting, during our regular store hours."