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Bennington has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 16 are within 25 miles. From Omaha, NE, Bennington lies roughly 13 miles to the northwest.
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Ripe this week around Bennington
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Bennington, typically through early November. 6 farms within 25 mi, closest: Douglas Orchard (13 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Nebraska, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 16). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Bennington
- <1 mi Big Red Barn & Pumpkin Farm Omaha Pumpkins
- 4.9 mi Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch Blair Pumpkins
- 5.9 mi Wenninghoff Farm Omaha Tomatoes
- 7.5 mi Nelson Produce Farm Valley PumpkinsStrawberriesTomatoesFlowersVegetables
- 8.8 mi Country Bouquet Omaha FlowersVegetables
- 13 mi Douglas Orchard Carter Lake ApplesBlueberriesRaspberries
- 17 mi Vala's Pumpkin Patch Gretna Pumpkins
- 17 mi Trees, Shrubs & More Bellevue ApplesBlackberriesPears
- 17 mi Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch Papillion Pumpkins
- 20 mi Pumpkin Hollow Nickerson Pumpkins
U-pick around Bennington
Within 25 miles of Bennington there are 17 farms on our map in 12 towns. Among them: 11 pumpkin patches, 6 orchards with apples, 2 for cut flowers, 1 with strawberries and 1 with blueberries. For 7 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
In Bennington itself you'll find Pooley's Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It sits on 144th And Bennington Road. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Pooley's Pumpkin Patch Bennington | in town | 11 |
| Apples | Douglas Orchard Carter Lake | 13 mi | 6 |
| Flowers | Nelson Produce Farm Valley | 7 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Nelson Produce Farm Valley | 7 mi | 1 |
| Blueberries | Douglas Orchard Carter Lake | 13 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Trees, Shrubs & More Bellevue | 17 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Douglas Orchard Carter Lake | 13 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Ditmars Orchard Council Bluffs | 20 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Trees, Shrubs & More Bellevue | 17 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Loess Hills Lavender Farm Missouri Valley | 24 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Bennington
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: flowers (2), strawberries (1), blueberries (1), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: flowers (2), blueberries (1), blackberries (1), raspberries (1), peaches (1)
- September: pumpkins (11), apples (6), flowers (2), blackberries (1), raspberries (1), peaches (1)
- October: pumpkins (11), apples (6)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Nebraska; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Bennington
The median last frost near Bennington is April 16; the first fall frost arrives around October 18. That leaves about 183 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Nebraska | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 65–78 °F | 5 | 1 |
October brings highs around 65 °F and mornings near 43 °F, so pack a warm layer for the pumpkin patch.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Bennington, 6 miles away. The actual dates in Bennington 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 Bennington, 12 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Omaha Farmers Market - Aksarben Village Omaha · 11 mi · Sun 9 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- Omaha, NE 3 farms · 4.1 mi
- Bellevue, NE 1 farm · 17 mi
- Council Bluffs, IA 4 farms · 21 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Bennington: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Bennington, NE?
We know of one farm in Bennington: Pooley's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 16 more.
What can you pick in Bennington?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Before a trip to Bennington, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Bennington?
Around April 16 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 18. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Bennington, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Bennington?
Right in Bennington: Pooley's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 11 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Nebraska is September to October.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Bennington?
Douglas Orchard in Carter Lake, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Nebraska is September to October.
What is the nearest flower farm to Bennington?
Nelson Produce Farm in Valley, about 7 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with flowers in total. The usual season in Nebraska is July to September.
Also in Bennington: 1 Christmas tree farm on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
If a farm is missing here, Tell us, we update the list regularly.