U-Pick Nearby
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Peel, core and slice an apple with one crank
The old-school gadget that turns a bag of picked apples into pie filling in minutes.
Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Ashland, OR
We know of one U-pick farm in Ashland. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
Ripe this week around Ashland
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: apples from early August.
Based on the typical seasons for Oregon, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 6). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Ashland
- 2.6 mi El Cresto pumpkins Talent Pumpkins
- 13 mi Vaughn Farm and Orchard Central Point Apples
- 22 mi The English Lavender Farm Williams Lavender
- 24 mi Applegate Valley Lavender Farm Grants Pass ApplesLavender
What you can pick near Ashland
Within 25 miles of Ashland there are 5 farms on our map in 5 towns. Among them: 3 orchards with apples, 2 with lavender and 1 pumpkin patch. 3 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In Ashland itself you'll find Valley View Orchard, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 800 N. Valley View Road. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Valley View Orchard Ashland | in town | 3 |
| Lavender | The English Lavender Farm Williams | 22 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | El Cresto pumpkins Talent | 3 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- August: apples (3)
- September: apples (3), pumpkins (1)
- October: apples (3), pumpkins (1)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Oregon; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Ashland
The median last frost near Ashland is May 6; the first fall frost arrives around October 8. That leaves about 154 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Ashland short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Oregon | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 68–87 °F | 2 | 1 |
Apple season here runs into August, when afternoon highs average 87 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick. By October nights drop to about 36 °F and days reach 68 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Ashland, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Ashland 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 Ashland, 5 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market-Indoor Winter Market Phoenix · 4 mi · Tue 10 AM–2 PM · Dec–Dec · SNAP/EBT
- Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market- Saturday Downtown Ashland Farmers Market Ashland · 6 mi · Sat 8:30 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market-Tuesday Ashland Farmers Market Ashland · 7 mi · Tue 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Mar–Nov · SNAP/EBT
- Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market-Thursday Medford Farmers Market Medford · 7 mi · Thu 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Mar–Nov · SNAP/EBT
Illustration U-pick farms in Ashland: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Ashland, OR?
We know of one farm in Ashland: Valley View Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 4 more.
What can you pick in Ashland?
The farms here list apples most often. Before a trip to Ashland, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Ashland?
Around May 6 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 8. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Ashland, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Ashland?
Right in Ashland: Valley View Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Oregon is August to October.
Where is the closest lavender farm to Ashland?
The English Lavender Farm in Williams, about 22 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with lavender in total.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Ashland?
El Cresto pumpkins in Talent, about 3 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Oregon is September to October.
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