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There's one place to pick your own fruit in Bridgeton. Another 2 are within 25 miles. Bridgeton is about 81 miles northeast of Wilmington, NC.
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Ripe this week around Bridgeton
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from mid March.
Based on the typical seasons for North Carolina, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 23). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Bridgeton
- <1 mi Morris Blueberry Farm New Bern Blueberries
- 24 mi Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm Newport Strawberries
The Bridgeton area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Bridgeton there are 3 farms on our map in 3 towns. Among them: 2 with blueberries and 1 with strawberries. 3 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Bridgeton's own U-pick farm is Nelson Blueberry Farm, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 198 E Street. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Nelson Blueberry Farm Bridgeton | in town | 2 |
| Strawberries | Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm Newport | 24 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Bridgeton
- April: strawberries (1)
- May: strawberries (1)
- June: blueberries (2), strawberries (1)
- July: blueberries (2)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in North Carolina; each farm sets its own dates.
Bridgeton picking calendar
In a typical year Bridgeton sees its last frost around March 23 and the first one of fall around November 15. That leaves about 237 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 15, pumpkin patches and orchards near Bridgeton often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in North Carolina | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | June to July | 87–90 °F | 9 | 1 |
Blueberry season here runs into July, when afternoon highs average 90 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick. It rains on about 9 days a month during blueberry season here. Fields can close after a downpour, so check the farm's page or call on wet days.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Bridgeton, 4 miles away. The actual dates in Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton, 4 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
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Illustration U-pick farms in Bridgeton: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Bridgeton, NC?
We know of one farm in Bridgeton: Nelson Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 2 more.
What can you pick in Bridgeton?
The farms here list blueberries most often. A warm spring or a cold snap shifts the dates, so confirm with the farm before you drive out.
When is the last frost in Bridgeton?
Around March 23 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Bridgeton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Bridgeton?
Right in Bridgeton: Nelson Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is June to July.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Bridgeton?
Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm in Newport, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in North Carolina is April to June.
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