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There's one place to pick your own fruit in Byron. Another 7 are within 25 miles. It's about 10 miles from Rochester, MN, heading west.
Ripe this week around Byron
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from early June.
Based on the typical seasons for Minnesota, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 12). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Byron
- 11 mi Chester Berry Farm Rochester StrawberriesRaspberries
- 11 mi Firefly Berries Rochester GrapesRaspberriesStrawberries
- 12 mi Red Barn Learning Farm Hayfield PumpkinsTomatoesVegetables
- 13 mi Sekapp Orchard Rochester ApplesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 18 mi Apple Ridge Orchard & Vineyard Mazeppa Apples
- 19 mi Bear Creek Farm Eyota Strawberries
- 21 mi Farmer John's Pumpkin Patch Austin PumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesVegetables
What you can pick near Byron
Within 25 miles of Byron there are 8 farms on our map in 6 towns. Among them: 4 with strawberries, 4 pumpkin patches, 3 with raspberries, 2 orchards with apples and 1 with grapes. For 4 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
The one farm inside Byron is Tweite's Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It sits on 1821 Frontier Rd. SW. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Chester Berry Farm Rochester | 11 mi | 4 |
| Pumpkins | Tweite's Pumpkin Patch Byron | in town | 4 |
| Raspberries | Chester Berry Farm Rochester | 11 mi | 3 |
| Apples | Sekapp Orchard Rochester | 13 mi | 2 |
| Grapes | Firefly Berries Rochester | 11 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Sekapp Orchard Rochester | 13 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (4)
- July: strawberries (4), raspberries (3)
- August: raspberries (3)
- September: pumpkins (4), raspberries (3), apples (2), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (4), apples (2), corn maze (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Minnesota; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Byron
Around Byron the last spring frost usually comes around May 12, and the first fall frost around September 28. That leaves about 139 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Byron often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Minnesota | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 58–72 °F | 5 | 1 |
October brings highs around 58 °F and mornings near 34 °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 Byron, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Byron 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 Byron, 5 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Mantorville Minnesota Farmers' Market Mantorville · 5 mi · Tue 11 AM–4 PM · May–Oct
- The Village Agricultural Cooperative Rochester · 7 mi · Tue 4 PM–7 PM · Jul–Oct
- Rochester Farmers' Market Rochester · 11 mi · Wed 2 PM–6 PM, Sat 7:30 AM–12 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Rochester Farmers' Market - Winter Rochester · 11 mi · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Nov–Apr
U-pick in nearby towns
- Rochester, MN 3 farms · 12 mi
- Austin, MN 2 farms · 23 mi
- Red Wing, MN 2 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Byron: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Byron, MN?
We know of one farm in Byron: Tweite's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 7 more.
What can you pick in Byron?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Byron?
Around May 12 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around September 28. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Byron, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Byron?
Chester Berry Farm in Rochester, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Minnesota is June to July.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Byron?
Right in Byron: Tweite's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Minnesota is September to October.
What is the nearest raspberry farm to Byron?
Chester Berry Farm in Rochester, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with raspberries in total. The usual season in Minnesota is July to September.
Know a farm we don't list yet? Send us a tip, we update the list regularly.