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Allegan has 2 U-pick farms. Another 27 are within 25 miles. Allegan is about 33 miles south of Grand Rapids, MI.
Ripe this week around Allegan
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Allegan, typically through early November. 9 farms within 25 mi, closest: Crane Orchards Upick (15 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Michigan, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 4). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Allegan
- 11 mi Ridgeview Blueberries Martin Blueberries
- 13 mi True Blue Farms Bangor Blueberries
- 15 mi Mitchells Blueberries Grand Junction Blueberries
- 15 mi Berry Brothers Retail Paw Paw Blueberries
- 15 mi Crane Orchards Upick Fennville Apples
- 16 mi A.W. Overhiser Orchards South Haven Apples
- 16 mi Husted's Farm Market and Cider Mill Kalamazoo ApplesCherriesPumpkins
- 17 mi Understory Farm and Orchard Bangor Blueberries
- 17 mi McIntosh Apple Orchards South Haven Apples
- 18 mi New Salem Corn Maze Dorr Corn maze
What you can pick near Allegan
Counting Allegan itself, we list 29 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 18 towns: 12 with blueberries, 9 orchards with apples, 5 with cherries, 4 pumpkin patches and 3 with raspberries. 24 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Forstner Blueberry Farm Allegan | 4 mi | 12 |
| Apples | Crane Orchards Upick Fennville | 15 mi | 9 |
| Cherries | Husted's Farm Market and Cider Mill Kalamazoo | 16 mi | 5 |
| Pumpkins | Husted's Farm Market and Cider Mill Kalamazoo | 16 mi | 4 |
| Raspberries | Riverbend Farms South Haven | 21 mi | 3 |
| Peaches | Verhage Fruit Farm and Cider Mill Kalamazoo | 18 mi | 2 |
| Corn maze | New Salem Corn Maze Dorr | 18 mi | 2 |
| Lavender | Twin Flame Lavender Farm Allegan | 4 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Mandigo Farms Paw Paw | 21 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Riverbend Farms South Haven | 21 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Allegan
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: blueberries (12), cherries (5), raspberries (3), strawberries (1), blackberries (1)
- August: blueberries (12), raspberries (3), peaches (2), blackberries (1)
- September: apples (9), pumpkins (4), raspberries (3), peaches (2), corn maze (2), blackberries (1)
- October: apples (9), pumpkins (4), corn maze (2)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Michigan; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Allegan
In a typical year Allegan sees its last frost around May 4 and the first one of fall around October 15. That leaves about 160 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Allegan short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Michigan | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | July to August | 81–83 °F | 6 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Allegan, 7 miles away. The actual dates in Allegan can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Allegan, 10 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Plainwell Farmers Market Plainwell · 11 mi · Thu 3:30 PM–6:30 PM · May–Oct
- Plainwell Indoor Market Plainwell · 12 mi · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Nov–Dec
Nearby towns
- Bangor, MI 4 farms · 17 mi
- Kalamazoo, MI 2 farms · 17 mi
- Paw Paw, MI 3 farms · 18 mi
- South Haven, MI 5 farms · 19 mi
- Hartford, MI 2 farms · 25 mi
- Caledonia, MI 3 farms · 25 mi
- Holland, MI 4 farms · 26 mi
- Hudsonville, MI 2 farms · 27 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Allegan: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Allegan, MI?
We list 2 farms in Allegan, including Twin Flame Lavender Farm and Forstner Blueberry Farm. Another 27 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Allegan?
The farms here list lavender and blueberries most often. Before a trip to Allegan, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Allegan?
Around May 4 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Allegan, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Allegan?
Forstner Blueberry Farm in Allegan, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 12 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is July to August.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Allegan?
Crane Orchards Upick in Fennville, about 15 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
What is the nearest cherry orchard to Allegan?
Husted's Farm Market and Cider Mill in Kalamazoo, about 16 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with cherries in total. The usual season in Michigan is July.
Also in Allegan: 2 Christmas tree farms on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
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