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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Blackwater, MO
We know of one U-pick farm in Blackwater. Another 2 are within 25 miles. Blackwater is about 35 miles west of Columbia, MO.
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- Apples Last weeks around Blackwater, typically through early November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Huffstutter Orchards (14 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Missouri, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 5). Crops ripen with the weather, not the calendar, so confirm with the farm the day before.
More U-pick farms around Blackwater
- 14 mi Huffstutter Orchards New Franklin ApplesPumpkinsPeaches
- 23 mi Pa Pa's Pumpkin Patch Sedalia Pumpkins
The Blackwater area at a glance
Draw a 25-mile circle around Blackwater and you get 3 U-pick farms in 3 towns, including 3 pumpkin patches, 1 with peaches, 1 orchard with apples and 1 corn maze. For 2 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
The one farm inside Blackwater is Nowlin's corn maze and pumpkin patch, with pumpkins and corn maze. It posts updates online and sits on 16535 Buffalo Prairie Drive. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Nowlin's corn maze and pumpkin patch Blackwater | in town | 3 |
| Peaches | Huffstutter Orchards New Franklin | 14 mi | 1 |
| Apples | Huffstutter Orchards New Franklin | 14 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Nowlin's corn maze and pumpkin patch Blackwater | in town | 1 |
Month by month around Blackwater
- July: peaches (1)
- August: peaches (1), apples (1)
- September: pumpkins (3), peaches (1), apples (1), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (3), apples (1), corn maze (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Missouri; each farm sets its own dates.
Blackwater picking calendar
The median last frost near Blackwater is April 5; the first fall frost arrives around October 29. That leaves about 206 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Missouri | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 69–80 °F | 5 | 1 |
| Corn maze | September to October | 69–80 °F | 5 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Blackwater, 12 miles away. The actual dates in Blackwater 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 Blackwater, 12 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
- Columbia, MO 2 farms · 34 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Blackwater: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Blackwater, MO?
We know of one farm in Blackwater: Nowlin's corn maze and pumpkin patch. Within 25 miles there are 2 more.
What can you pick in Blackwater?
The farms here list pumpkins and corn maze most often. Crops ripen at different times each year, so it pays to check ahead.
When is the last frost in Blackwater?
Around April 5 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 Blackwater, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Blackwater?
Right in Blackwater: Nowlin's corn maze and pumpkin patch. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Missouri is September to October.
What is the nearest peach orchard to Blackwater?
Huffstutter Orchards in New Franklin, about 14 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Missouri is July to September.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Blackwater?
Huffstutter Orchards in New Franklin, about 14 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Missouri is August to October.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Tell us, we update the list regularly.