Available Sep & Oct
Pick Your Own Apples in Millstadt, IL – Just Minutes from St. Louis After over 100 years and 7 generations of growing apples at Eckert’s Belleville Farm, we’ve turned apple picking into both an art and a science. From classic favorites to unique varieties we’ve introduced ourselves, our apples are second to none. Hop on a tractor ride out to the orchard and enjoy a day of fresh air, family fun, and unforgettable memories—right off the tree.
Closed for the Season
Millstadt Apples
Picking and storing your apples.
Choose apples that are free of bruises, fragrant, firm to the touch, and free of bruises and then just pull and twist. When storing apples, keep in mind that apples ripen 6 to 10 times faster at room temperature than when refrigerated, so store them in the crisper drawer if you’re not going to eat them within a day or two of picking. Apples that will not be eaten in a day or two should be refrigerated in the crisper and stored by themselves (the fruit emits ethylene gas, which can cause other fruits and vegetables to decompose, so keep them separated).
Sustainable Growing Methods
Sustainability in agriculture means meeting the food needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
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