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Esperance has 2 U-pick farms. Another 17 are within 25 miles.
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Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Esperance, typically through early November. 10 farms within 25 mi, closest: Terrace Mountain Orchard (5 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for New York, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 2). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Esperance
- 3.6 mi Pumpkin Petes Schoharie Pumpkins
- 4.7 mi Terrace Mountain Orchard Schoharie Apples
- 8.8 mi Scotch Ridge Berry and Tree Farm Schenectady BlueberriesChristmas trees
- 12 mi Bellinger's Orchard Fultonville Apples
- 14 mi Altamont Orchards, Inc Altamont StrawberriesApplesPumpkins
- 16 mi Sand Flats Orchard Fonda Apples
- 18 mi Indian Ladder Farms Altamont ApplesBlueberriesPumpkinsRaspberries
- 20 mi Buhrmaster Family Farm Scotia StrawberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesChristmas trees
- 21 mi Rogers Family Orchards Johnstown Apples
- 23 mi Riverview Orchards Schenectady Apples
U-pick around Esperance
Within 25 miles of Esperance there are 19 farms on our map in 13 towns. Among them: 10 orchards with apples, 8 with blueberries, 6 pumpkin patches, 4 with strawberries and 4 with raspberries. 16 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Terrace Mountain Orchard Schoharie | 5 mi | 10 |
| Blueberries | Scotch Ridge Berry and Tree Farm Schenectady | 9 mi | 8 |
| Pumpkins | Pick a Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch Esperance | in town | 6 |
| Strawberries | Altamont Orchards, Inc Altamont | 14 mi | 4 |
| Raspberries | Indian Ladder Farms Altamont | 18 mi | 4 |
| Cherries | Hicks Fruit Farm Niskayuna | 24 mi | 2 |
| Blackberries | Bowman Orchards Niskayuna | 24 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (4)
- July: blueberries (8), strawberries (4), raspberries (4), cherries (2), blackberries (1)
- August: blueberries (8), raspberries (4), blackberries (1)
- September: apples (10), pumpkins (6), raspberries (4), blackberries (1)
- October: apples (10), pumpkins (6)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in New York; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Esperance
Around Esperance the last spring frost usually comes around May 2, and the first fall frost around October 13. That leaves about 163 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Esperance short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in New York | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 59–71 °F | 7 | 2 |
Late in the season it gets cool: October averages a high of 59 °F and a low of 38 °F near Esperance.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Esperance, 6 miles away. The actual dates in Esperance 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 Esperance, 9 mi away.
More towns with U-pick near Esperance
- Schoharie, NY 2 farms · 4 mi
- Schenectady, NY 2 farms · 16 mi
- Altamont, NY 2 farms · 16 mi
- Niskayuna, NY 2 farms · 24 mi
- Albany, NY 1 farm · 24 mi
- Hagaman, NY 2 farms · 24 mi
- Ballston Spa, NY 2 farms · 27 mi
- Country Knolls, NY 2 farms · 29 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Esperance: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Esperance, NY?
We list 2 farms in Esperance, including PickAPumpkin Pumpkin Patch and Pick a Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch. Another 17 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Esperance?
The farms here list pumpkins 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 Esperance?
Around May 2 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 13. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Esperance, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Esperance?
Terrace Mountain Orchard in Schoharie, about 5 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 10 farms with apples in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Esperance?
Scotch Ridge Berry and Tree Farm in Schenectady, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in New York is July to August.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Esperance?
Right in Esperance: Pick a Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
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