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We list 2 U-pick farms in Demotte. Another 14 are within 25 miles. It's about 51 miles from Chicago, IL, heading southeast.
Ripe this week around Demotte
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: blueberries from mid June.
Based on the typical seasons for Indiana, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 25). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Demotte
- 8.3 mi Van Kley's Blueberries Wheatfield Blueberries
- 8.4 mi Luedtke Blueberry Farms LLC Wheatfield Blueberries
- 14 mi Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch Lowell Pumpkins
- 16 mi Kregel's Pumpkin Patch Lowell Pumpkins
- 16 mi Norm's Pumpkin Patch Lowell Pumpkins
- 19 mi Bonnell's Blueberries North Judson Blueberries
- 19 mi Goin's Blueberry Lane North Judson Blueberries
- 19 mi Grandma's Berry Patch Wanatah Pumpkins
- 20 mi The Berry Patch at Mitzner Farms Wanatah BlackberriesBlueberriesRaspberries
- 20 mi Hidden Creek Pumpkin Farm Crown Point Pumpkins
The Demotte area at a glance
Counting Demotte itself, we list 16 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 8 towns: 8 with blueberries, 6 pumpkin patches, 1 with blackberries, 1 with raspberries and 1 orchard with apples. For 14 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Fritts Blueberry Farm Demotte | in town | 8 |
| Pumpkins | Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch Lowell | 14 mi | 6 |
| Blackberries | The Berry Patch at Mitzner Farms Wanatah | 20 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | The Berry Patch at Mitzner Farms Wanatah | 20 mi | 1 |
| Apples | County Line Orchard Hobart | 24 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: blueberries (8), raspberries (1)
- July: blueberries (8), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: blueberries (8), blackberries (1), raspberries (1), apples (1)
- September: pumpkins (6), raspberries (1), apples (1)
- October: pumpkins (6), apples (1)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Indiana; each farm sets its own dates.
Demotte picking calendar
In a typical year Demotte sees its last frost around April 25 and the first one of fall around October 17. That leaves about 173 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Indiana | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | June to August | 81–84 °F | 7 | 2 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Demotte, 7 miles away. The actual dates in Demotte 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 Demotte, 13 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Rensselaer Farmers Market Rensselaer · 18 mi · Sat 7:30 AM–11:30 AM · May–Oct
More towns with U-pick near Demotte
- Wheatfield, IN 2 farms · 8.3 mi
- Lowell, IN 3 farms · 15 mi
- North Judson, IN 2 farms · 19 mi
- Wanatah, IN 5 farms · 22 mi
- Michigan City, IN 6 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Demotte: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Demotte, IN?
We list 2 farms in Demotte, including Fritts Blueberry Farm and Eenigenburg's Blueberries. Another 14 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Demotte?
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 Demotte?
Around April 25 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 17. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Demotte, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Demotte?
Right in Demotte: Fritts Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Indiana is June to August.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Demotte?
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch in Lowell, about 14 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Indiana is September to October.
What is the nearest blackberry farm to Demotte?
The Berry Patch at Mitzner Farms in Wanatah, about 20 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Indiana is July to August.
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