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We know of one U-pick farm in Atchison. Another 6 are within 25 miles. Atchison is about 35 miles northwest of Kansas City, KS.
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Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Atchison, typically through early November. 5 farms within 25 mi, closest: St. Andre Orchard (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Kansas, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 11). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Atchison
- 12 mi Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard Weston ApplesBlackberriesCherriesPeachesTomatoesPumpkinsGrapesStrawberries
- 16 mi Weston Red Barn Farm Weston ApplesPeachesPumpkins
- 19 mi Spanish Garden Berry Farm Platte City ApplesBlackberriesBlueberriesCherriesRaspberriesStrawberriesTomatoesVegetables
- 22 mi Pumpkins Etc. Platte City Pumpkins
- 22 mi Thorn Acres Horton PumpkinsVegetables
- 23 mi Cider Hill Family Orchard Kansas City Apples
U-pick around Atchison
Within 25 miles of Atchison there are 7 farms on our map in 5 towns. Among them: 5 orchards with apples, 4 pumpkin patches, 2 with strawberries, 2 with blackberries and 2 with cherries. For 5 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
The one farm inside Atchison is St. Andre Orchard, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 443 Rawlins Rd. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | St. Andre Orchard Atchison | in town | 5 |
| Pumpkins | Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard Weston | 12 mi | 4 |
| Strawberries | Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard Weston | 12 mi | 2 |
| Blackberries | Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard Weston | 12 mi | 2 |
| Cherries | Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard Weston | 12 mi | 2 |
| Peaches | Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard Weston | 12 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | Spanish Garden Berry Farm Platte City | 19 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Spanish Garden Berry Farm Platte City | 19 mi | 1 |
| Grapes | Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard Weston | 12 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- May: strawberries (2)
- June: strawberries (2), cherries (2), blueberries (1), raspberries (1)
- July: blackberries (2), cherries (2), peaches (2), blueberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: apples (5), blackberries (2), peaches (2), blueberries (1), raspberries (1)
- September: apples (5), pumpkins (4), peaches (2), raspberries (1)
- October: apples (5), pumpkins (4)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Kansas; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Atchison
Around Atchison the last spring frost usually comes around April 11, and the first fall frost around October 29. That leaves about 199 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Kansas | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 67–86 °F | 5 | 1 |
In August the average high around Atchison is 86 °F. For apple picking, an early start beats the midday sun.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Atchison, 11 miles away. The actual dates in Atchison 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 Atchison, 11 mi away.
More towns with U-pick near Atchison
- Weston, MO 2 farms · 14 mi
- Platte City, MO 2 farms · 20 mi
- Kansas City, KS 1 farm · 23 mi
- Lawrence, KS 1 farm · 32 mi
- Lenexa, KS 1 farm · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Atchison: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Atchison, KS?
We know of one farm in Atchison: St. Andre Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 6 more.
What can you pick in Atchison?
The farms here list apples most often. Picking dates around Atchison move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Atchison?
Around April 11 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 29. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Atchison, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Atchison?
Right in Atchison: St. Andre Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Kansas is August to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Atchison?
Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard in Weston, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Kansas is September to October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Atchison?
Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard in Weston, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Kansas is May to June.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Let us know, we update the list regularly.