Pick-Your-Own Farms

• With over 100 orchards and farms to choose from in northeast Ohio, apple-pickers can find an orchard in every county, according to Pickyourown.org. September and October tend to be the best months for picking apples in northeast Ohio, and prices for picking vary from orchard to orchard.
  
  

Organic Orchards

• For people concerned about the environment or who consume organic foods and goods, several northeast Ohio apple orchards and farms are considered organic. As Allaboutapples.com states, some northeast Ohio orchards follow organic practices like avoiding chemicals and using sustainable agriculture.
  
  

Apple Varieties

• Northeast Ohio orchards produce over 30 different varieties of apples, states Ohioapples.com. Each variety of apple has specific purposes, like baking or eating, and distinct flavors, like tart, sweet and sour. For example, the Fuji variety is perfect for eating right off the tree and has a sweet and crisp flavor. Not every orchard grows every variety, so be sure to call ahead or check the orchard's website if you are looking to pick a specific variety.