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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Charlotte, MI
There are 2 places to pick your own fruit in Charlotte. Another 7 are within 25 miles. Charlotte is about 18 miles southwest of Lansing, MI.
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- Apples Last weeks around Charlotte, typically through early November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Appleschram Organic Orchard & Cider Mill (6 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Michigan, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 1). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Charlotte
- 5.7 mi PeePaw's Pumpkin Patch Bellevue Pumpkins
- 17 mi Huhn Strawberry Farm Wacousta Strawberries
- 18 mi Balzer Blueberries Onondaga Blueberries
- 19 mi Kendall's Blueberries Hastings Blueberries
- 20 mi Felzke Farms DeWitt Strawberries
- 23 mi Pumpkin Lane Johnson HobbyHive Clarksville Pumpkins
- 25 mi Brimley's Pumpkin Farm Mason Pumpkins
The Charlotte area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Charlotte there are 9 farms on our map in 8 towns. Among them: 3 pumpkin patches, 2 with strawberries, 2 with blueberries and 2 orchards with apples. 5 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | PeePaw's Pumpkin Patch Bellevue | 6 mi | 3 |
| Strawberries | Huhn Strawberry Farm Wacousta | 17 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | Balzer Blueberries Onondaga | 18 mi | 2 |
| Apples | Appleschram Organic Orchard & Cider Mill Charlotte | 6 mi | 2 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (2)
- July: strawberries (2), blueberries (2)
- August: blueberries (2)
- September: pumpkins (3), apples (2)
- October: pumpkins (3), apples (2)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Michigan; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Charlotte
Around Charlotte the last spring frost usually comes around May 1, and the first fall frost around October 15. That leaves about 164 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Charlotte short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Michigan | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 60–73 °F | 7 | 2 |
October brings highs around 60 °F and mornings near 40 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Charlotte, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Charlotte 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 Charlotte, 5 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Dimondale Farmers' Market Dimondale · 12 mi · Thu 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Sep · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- Ionia, MI 2 farms · 27 mi
- Williamston, MI 2 farms · 30 mi
- Laingsburg, MI 2 farms · 32 mi
- Jackson, MI 2 farms · 34 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Charlotte: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Charlotte, MI?
We list 2 farms in Charlotte, including Appleschram Organic Orchard & Cider Mill and Atlas Orchards. Another 7 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Charlotte?
The farms here list apples most often. Before a trip to Charlotte, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Charlotte?
Around May 1 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Charlotte, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Charlotte?
PeePaw's Pumpkin Patch in Bellevue, about 6 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Charlotte?
Huhn Strawberry Farm in Wacousta, about 17 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is June to July.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Charlotte?
Balzer Blueberries in Onondaga, about 18 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is July to August.
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