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Como has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 2 are within 25 miles. It's about 48 miles from Tyler, TX, heading north.
Ripe this week around Como
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from early March.
Based on the typical seasons for Texas, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 15). Crops ripen with the weather, not the calendar, so confirm with the farm the day before.
More U-pick farms around Como
- 12 mi Winnsboro Pumpkin Patch Winnsboro Pumpkins
- 21 mi Alford Family Farm Emory StrawberriesBlackberriesBlueberriesGrapes
What you can pick near Como
Counting Como itself, we list 3 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 3 towns: 2 with blackberries, 1 with strawberries, 1 with blueberries, 1 with grapes and 1 pumpkin patch. 2 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Como itself you'll find Terry"s Blackberry Farm, with blackberries. It sits on 990 County Road 2331. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberries | Terry"s Blackberry Farm Como | in town | 2 |
| Strawberries | Alford Family Farm Emory | 21 mi | 1 |
| Blueberries | Alford Family Farm Emory | 21 mi | 1 |
| Grapes | Alford Family Farm Emory | 21 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | Winnsboro Pumpkin Patch Winnsboro | 12 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- March: strawberries (1)
- April: strawberries (1)
- May: blackberries (2), strawberries (1), blueberries (1)
- June: blackberries (2), blueberries (1)
- July: blackberries (2), blueberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (1)
- October: pumpkins (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Texas; each farm sets its own dates.
Como picking calendar
In a typical year Como sees its last frost around March 15 and the first one of fall around November 14. That leaves about 245 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 14, pumpkin patches and orchards near Como often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in Texas | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberries | May to July | 82–94 °F | 5 | 1 |
Blackberry season here runs into July, when afternoon highs average 94 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Como, 13 miles away. The actual dates in Como 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 Como, 13 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Winnsboro Farmers Market Winnsboro · 11 mi · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Apr–Oct
Nearby towns
- Pittsburg, TX 2 farms · 28 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Como: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Como, TX?
We know of one farm in Como: Terry"s Blackberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 2 more.
What can you pick in Como?
The farms here list blackberries most often. Crops ripen at different times each year, so it pays to check ahead.
When is the last frost in Como?
Around March 15 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 14. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Como, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest blackberry farm to Como?
Right in Como: Terry"s Blackberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blackberries in total. The usual season in Texas is May to July.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Como?
Alford Family Farm in Emory, about 21 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Texas is March to May.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Como?
Alford Family Farm in Emory, about 21 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Texas is May to July.
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