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We know of one U-pick farm in Dorrance (off I70).
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Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.
Based on the typical seasons for Kansas, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 22). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
Dorrance (off I70) picking calendar
The median last frost near Dorrance (off I70) is April 22; the first fall frost arrives around October 19. That leaves about 179 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Kansas | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 69–82 °F | 3 | 1 |
October brings highs around 69 °F and mornings near 43 °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 Dorrance (off I70), 6 miles away. The actual dates in Dorrance (off I70) 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 Dorrance (off I70), 11 mi away.
Illustration U-pick farms in Dorrance (off I70): questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Dorrance (off I70), KS?
We know of one farm in Dorrance (off I70): Granny Mae's Pumpkin Patch.
What can you pick in Dorrance (off I70)?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Each farm posts its own picking days, and they change from year to year.
When is the last frost in Dorrance (off I70)?
Around April 22 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 19. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Dorrance (off I70), so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
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