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We know of one U-pick farm in Frankford. Another 16 are within 25 miles. Frankford is about 92 miles southeast of Baltimore, MD.
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- Apples Last weeks around Frankford, typically through early November. 3 farms within 25 mi, closest: Bennett Orchards (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Delaware, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 4). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Frankford
- 1 mi Parsons Farms Produce Millsboro StrawberriesBlueberriesPeachesApplesPumpkinsTomatoes
- 4.8 mi Kingsley Orchards on Blueberry Lane Millsboro Blueberries
- 5 mi Magee Farms Selbyville Strawberries
- 9.7 mi Blueberry Meadows Showell Blueberries
- 12 mi Friendship Farm Berlin Blueberries
- 15 mi Isaacs' Family Farm Georgetown Strawberries
- 15 mi Lewes Magee Farms Lewes Strawberries
- 16 mi Bennett Orchards Lewes PeachesBlueberries
- 16 mi Pablo's Bowls Berlin BlueberriesStrawberries
- 17 mi Coastal Christmas Trees Winter WonderFEST at Hudson Fields Milton Christmas trees
U-pick around Frankford
Counting Frankford itself, we list 17 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 12 towns: 9 with strawberries, 7 with blueberries, 3 orchards with apples, 2 with peaches and 2 pumpkin patches. For 12 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Frankford's own U-pick farm is Bennett Orchards, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 442 Peach Tree Lane. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Parsons Farms Produce Millsboro | 1 mi | 9 |
| Blueberries | Parsons Farms Produce Millsboro | 1 mi | 7 |
| Apples | Bennett Orchards Frankford | in town | 3 |
| Peaches | Parsons Farms Produce Millsboro | 1 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | Parsons Farms Produce Millsboro | 1 mi | 2 |
Month by month around Frankford
- May: strawberries (9)
- June: strawberries (9), blueberries (7)
- July: blueberries (7), peaches (2)
- August: blueberries (7), apples (3), peaches (2)
- September: apples (3), peaches (2), pumpkins (2)
- October: apples (3), pumpkins (2)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Delaware; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Frankford
In a typical year Frankford sees its last frost around April 4 and the first one of fall around November 6. That leaves about 217 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 6, pumpkin patches and orchards near Frankford often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in Delaware | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 69–86 °F | 6 | 1 |
In August the average high around Frankford is 86 °F. For apple picking, an early start beats the midday sun.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Frankford, 14 miles away. The actual dates in Frankford 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 Frankford, 14 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Bethany Beach Farmers' Market, Inc. Bethany Beach · 8 mi · Sun 8 AM–12 PM · Jun–Sep
- The Berlin Farmers Market Berlin · 14 mi · Sun 9 AM–1 PM · May–Sep
- Historic Lewes Farmers Market Lewes · 15 mi · Wed 8 AM–11 AM · Jun–Sep · SNAP/EBT
- Historic Lewes Farmers Market - George H.P. Smith Park Lewes · 17 mi · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · May–Sep · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Frankford
- Millsboro, DE 2 farms · 2.8 mi
- Berlin, MD 2 farms · 14 mi
- Lewes, DE 2 farms · 15 mi
- Milton, DE 2 farms · 17 mi
- Laurel, DE 2 farms · 21 mi
- Seaford, DE 2 farms · 23 mi
- Greenwood, DE 2 farms · 27 mi
- Hebron, MD 2 farms · 27 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Frankford: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Frankford, DE?
We know of one farm in Frankford: Bennett Orchards. Within 25 miles there are 16 more.
What can you pick in Frankford?
The farms here list apples most often. Before a trip to Frankford, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Frankford?
Around April 4 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 6. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Frankford, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Frankford?
Parsons Farms Produce in Millsboro, about 1 mile away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Delaware is May to June.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Frankford?
Parsons Farms Produce in Millsboro, about 1 mile away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Delaware is June to August.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Frankford?
Right in Frankford: Bennett Orchards. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Delaware is August to October.
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