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Carving toolsWe know of one U-pick farm in Clayton. Another 2 are within 25 miles. Clayton is about 49 miles southwest of Columbus, GA.
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Based on the typical seasons for Alabama, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 11). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
Counting Clayton itself, we list 3 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 2 towns: 2 with blueberries, 2 pumpkin patches, 1 with strawberries, 1 with peaches 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 Clayton is Harris Blueberry Farm, with blueberries. It sits on 29 Full St. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Harris Blueberry Farm Clayton | in town | 2 |
| Pumpkins | Paradise Pumpkin Patch Eufaula | 9 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Backyard Orchards Eufaula | 18 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Backyard Orchards Eufaula | 18 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Backyard Orchards Eufaula | 18 mi | 1 |
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Alabama; each farm sets its own dates.
Around Clayton the last spring frost usually comes around March 11, and the first fall frost around November 19. That leaves about 254 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 19, pumpkin patches and orchards near Clayton often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in Alabama | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | May to July | 84–91 °F | 7 | 1 |
In July the average high around Clayton is 91 °F. For blueberry picking, an early start beats the midday sun.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Clayton, 1 mile away. The actual dates in Clayton 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 Clayton, 1 mi away.
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Carving toolsWe know of one farm in Clayton: Harris Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 2 more.
The farms here list blueberries most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
Around March 11 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 19. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Clayton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Right in Clayton: Harris Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Alabama is May to July.
Paradise Pumpkin Patch in Eufaula, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Alabama is September to October.
Backyard Orchards in Eufaula, about 18 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Alabama is March to May.
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