Orchard
Volcan Valley Apple Farm
U-pick apples in Julian, California
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
“Stories, updates, and behind-the-scenes from our family-run u-pick apple orchard in Julian, California.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/orchard-post, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Gravenstein ripens in late August.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/apples/gravenstein, checked October 6, 2026
“Fuji ripens in September – October.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/apples/fuji, checked October 6, 2026
“Jonathan ripens in September.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/apples/jonathan, checked October 6, 2026
“Gala ripens in September.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/apples/gala, checked October 6, 2026
“Volcan Valley Apple Farm grows seven apple varieties in Julian, California, and they ripen in waves rather than all at once.”
“Which apples you can pick depends on when you come, so it is worth checking the timing before you drive up.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/apples, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“We plan to open again Saturday, October 17, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but that day is not confirmed yet.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/orchard-post, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Tip: How to pack this for a picnic: Wrap tightly in parchment, then foil.”
Source: volcanvalleyapple.farm/apples/gravenstein, 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 | – |
Typical California seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: August–March. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Planting Seeds blog: What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? (June 24, 2026), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1284 Julian Orchards Dr, Julian, CA 92036San Diego County
Besides picking
- Picnic area
Volcan Valley Apple Farm: questions
Does Volcan Valley Apple Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Stories, updates, and behind-the-scenes from our family-run u-pick apple orchard in Julian, California."