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Great Kills CSA

Great Kills CSA apple orchard in Staten Island, New York

Contact & location

Address
81 Oakdale St
Staten Island, NY 10308

Where Great Kills CSA is located

Head into Staten Island, NY and you'll come across Great Kills CSA on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of New York's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.

The street address is 81 Oakdale St, Staten Island, NY 10308. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.

Once you're in the area, downtown Staten Island has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.

Weather at Great Kills CSA

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Open: June to November

Great Kills CSA is a working apple orchard in Staten Island, New York. 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.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at Great Kills CSA

Pick-your-own is available at Great Kills CSA during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

Other Crops & Produce

ApplesAvocadosCherries (sweettartetc.)CurrantsFigsGrapefruit (redwhiteGrapes (blackgreenredKiwiArtichokeAsparagusBeansother (limaBeetsBok ChoyBroccoliBroccolini/baby broccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCollard GreensCucumbersEggplant (ItalianJapaneseGarlicGreen beansKaleKohlrabiMixed leafy greensOkraOnions (pearlPeanutsPeasPeppershotsweetPotatoes (newrussetRadicchioRadishesRhubarbRutabagaSoybeansSpinach: babyregularSquashsummer: zucchinietc.winter: butternutSweet potatoesSwiss chardTomatoes (cherrygrapeTomatoes (plumroundTurnip greensEggs

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Great Kills CSA tracks the rest of New York. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Great Kills CSA offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. Great Kills CSA runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.

What else is there to do at Great Kills CSA?+

Beyond picking, Great Kills CSA offers pick-your-own.

Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High

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