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True Food Buying Club

True Food Buying Club apple orchard in El Paso, TexasPhoto: Angie Medrano · Google

Contact & location

Address
5032 Love Rd
El Paso, TX 79922

Where True Food Buying Club is located

True Food Buying Club sits in El Paso, Texas, one of the classic apple-growing pockets of Texas. The farm's street address is 5032 Love Rd, El Paso, TX 79922.

Most visitors reach True Food Buying Club by car; the drive winds past rolling farmland that's especially pretty during peak fall color. From the nearest highway exit, follow signs toward El Paso and continue on local county roads to 5032 Love Rd. GPS is reliable to the farm entrance, and there is on-site parking once you arrive.

Landmarks in the area include downtown El Paso, nearby farm stands, and small-town diners that make a great pre or post-picking stop. Cell service can get spotty on back roads, so it's smart to download the map to your phone before you leave the highway.

Open: Year-round

Looking for the best apple picking near El Paso, Texas? True Food Buying Club is a working apple orchard located in El Paso, Texas, welcoming families, couples, and photographers each fall for a classic American harvest experience.

True Food Buying Club sits inside one of Texas's most beloved apple-growing regions. Between the smell of fresh cider, warm apple donuts, and rows of Honeycrisp and McIntosh trees heavy with fruit, it's the kind of place that turns a simple Saturday into a memory your kids will still talk about years later.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at True Food Buying Club

Pick-your-own apples at True Food Buying Club is exactly what it sounds like, you walk the orchard, pick apples directly off the tree, and pay by the bag or pound when you're done. Staff will point you toward the rows that are ripe that week, hand you a picking bag or bucket, and give you a quick tip on how to twist (not pull) the apple.

Other Crops & Produce

ApplesApricotsAvocadosDatesFigsGooseberriesGrapefruit (redwhiteetc.)Grapes (blackgreenredKiwiMangospapayaspineapples and other tropical fruitOrangesclementinemandarinstangerinestangelosPeaches (yellowPearsPlums (blackStrawberriesArtichokeArugulaAsparagusBeansother (limaBeetsBok ChoyBroccoliBroccoli rabeCarrotsCauliflowerCollard GreensEggplant (ItalianJapaneseGarlicKohlrabiMixed leafy greensMustard GreensOkraPeanutsPeasPeppershotsweetPotatoes (newrussetPumpkinRadicchioRutabagaSoybeansSpinach: babyregularSquashsummer: zucchinietc.Sweet potatoesSwiss chardTomatoes (cherrygrapeTomatoes (plumroundTurnip greensTurnipsBaked goods: breadspiesGrains and/or flourNuts

On-Farm Activities

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Best Time to Visit

Apple season at True Food Buying Club runs from late August through late October, like most orchards in Texas. The sweet spot for a first-time visit is the last two weeks of September through the first two weeks of October.

Weekends between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. are the friendliest time to arrive. Weekdays are the most peaceful, a Tuesday or Wednesday morning may have entire rows to yourself.

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 True Food Buying Club offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes, True Food Buying Club offers pick-your-own apples during the harvest season. Guests walk the rows, pick apples straight from the tree, and pay by the bag, bucket, or pound at the farm stand.

When is apple picking season at True Food Buying Club?+

Apple season at most U.S. orchards runs from late August through late October. Call ahead or check True Food Buying Club's website before your visit to confirm which varieties are ripe.

What are True Food Buying Club's hours?+

Hours at True Food Buying Club vary by season. We recommend calling ahead at 8329717123 or checking their website the morning of your visit.

How much does apple picking cost at True Food Buying Club?+

Pick-your-own apple prices in the U.S. typically run $1.50–$3.00 per pound, or $20–$40 for a half-bushel bag. True Food Buying Club sets prices at the entrance each season based on the current crop.

What apple varieties can I pick at True Food Buying Club?+

True Food Buying Club grows several classic apple varieties. Popular picks include Honeycrisp for eating, Cortland for baking, and Granny Smith for pies and cider.

Is True Food Buying Club good for kids and families?+

Absolutely, True Food Buying Club welcomes families and offers pick-your-own, pumpkins.

Can I bring my dog to True Food Buying Club?+

Most working orchards ask that pets stay home for food-safety reasons. Call True Food Buying Club to confirm their current pet policy before bringing your dog.

Is there parking at True Food Buying Club?+

True Food Buying Club has on-site parking that's free for guests. Fall weekends are the busiest, mornings are the calmest time to visit.

What should I bring to True Food Buying Club?+

Bring cash, comfortable closed-toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, water, and a camera. True Food Buying Club usually provides picking bags or buckets.

Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High

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