Apple picking season is one of the first signs the fall season is nearing in Iowa, and a number of orchards have opened up for business after Labor Day weekend. Jonathan, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples are usually ready by mid-September, late September and early October, respectively, according to Iowa State University. Here are five apple orchards near the Des Moines metro. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DSMUSA #fall #appleorchard