Quick Summary: Apple picking season in Ohio typically lasts from September (or late August, in somecases) through to the end of November (or early December), with the state producing approximately 40 different kinds of apples in total. Some of the most popular apples you can pick in Ohio cities like Columbus include the Cortland, Crispin, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Red Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith, Stayman, and McIntosh, with dozens of others also available. With so many excellent apples being grown each and every year, it's no surprise that apple picking is one of the most popular activities in the Buckeye State.


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