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Jefferies Orchard
1016 Jefferies Rd
Springfield, IL 62707
United States
Contact details
Telephone: (217) 487-7582; (217) 487-7401; (217) 48
Website:
www.jefferiesorchard.comDirections
From Springfield: Take Illinois 29 North from the corner of Walnut St. and North Grand Av. in Springfield, Illinois. Approximately 5 miles North of Springfield, past Capitol Airport and the Sangamon River, turn West onto Jefferies Rd. The Jefferies Orchard Apple Market is located just off the corner on the South side of the road. From the North: From I 55 north of Springfield; take the Sherman exit (exit 105), proceed off ramp to first stop light, turn right (West), continue several miles through Sherman, across railroad tracks and through the small town of Andrew until you come to a stoplight at Route 29. Turn left (South) at light and proceed approx. 1/2 mile to Jefferies Road, turn right (West) onto Jefferies Road, Orchard entrance is first drive on the left.
Profile
April: asparagus and rhubarb. May (about the last week): pick-your-own strawberries. July (about the first week): blueberries and cherries. August: peaches, sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, squash, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and cucumbers. September: Apples, award winning cider, and wagonloads of fall decorating items, including pumpkins, Indian corn, and winter squash usually last until Thanksgiving.
Products / Fruit Grown
Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious, Empire, and Golden Russet
Varieties grown
