Gem Orchards
Contact & location
Where Gem Orchards is located
Head into Emmett, ID and you'll come across Gem Orchards on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Idaho's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From the middle of Emmett, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Idaho does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Emmett.
Gem Orchards is a working apple orchard in Emmett, Idaho. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Apple Picking at Gem Orchards
Gem Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Gem Orchards grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Gem Orchards tracks the rest of Idaho. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Gem Orchards is located
Head into Emmett, ID and you'll come across Gem Orchards on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Idaho's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From the middle of Emmett, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Idaho does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Emmett.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apple varieties can I pick at Gem Orchards?+
Gem Orchards grows Apples. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Gem Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Gem Orchards offers You-Pick, U-Pick Peaches.
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