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We list 2 U-pick farms in Emporia. Emporia is about 55 miles southwest of Topeka, KS.
Ripe this week around Emporia
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Emporia, typically through early November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: The Orchard (3 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Kansas, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 15). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
Emporia picking calendar
In a typical year Emporia sees its last frost around April 15 and the first one of fall around October 23. That leaves about 190 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Kansas | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 68–87 °F | 5 | 1 |
| Pumpkins | September to October | 68–79 °F | 5 | 1 |
In August the average high around Emporia is 87 °F. For apple picking, an early start beats the midday sun. By October nights drop to about 44 °F and days reach 68 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Emporia, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Emporia 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 Emporia, 3 mi away.
Illustration U-pick farms in Emporia: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Emporia, KS?
We list 2 farms in Emporia, including Roga Pumpkin Patch and The Orchard.
What can you pick in Emporia?
The farms here list pumpkins and apples most often. Picking dates around Emporia move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Emporia?
Around April 15 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 23. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Emporia, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
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