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There are 2 places to pick your own fruit in Franklin. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
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Ripe this week around Franklin
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: blueberries from mid July.
Based on the typical seasons for Vermont, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 18). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
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What you can pick near Franklin
Within 25 miles of Franklin there are 6 farms on our map in 5 towns. Among them: 4 orchards with apples and 2 with blueberries. 4 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Northcourt Orchard Franklin | in town | 4 |
| Blueberries | Vaillancourt Blueberries Franklin | in town | 2 |
What's usually ripe near Franklin
- July: blueberries (2)
- August: blueberries (2)
- September: apples (4)
- October: apples (4)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Vermont; each farm sets its own dates.
Franklin picking calendar
In a typical year Franklin sees its last frost around May 18 and the first one of fall around September 30. That leaves about 134 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Franklin often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Vermont | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | July to August | 80–82 °F | 9 | 1 |
| Apples | September to October | 60–73 °F | 8 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 38 °F and days reach 60 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day. Expect some wet days: about 9 a month with measurable rain during blueberry season. Boots help, and farms post closures online.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Franklin, 2 miles away. The actual dates in Franklin 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 Franklin, 3 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
- Jericho, VT 4 farms · 28 mi
- Colchester, VT 2 farms · 32 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Franklin: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Franklin, VT?
We list 2 farms in Franklin, including Northcourt Orchard and Vaillancourt Blueberries. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Franklin?
The farms here list apples and blueberries most often. Before a trip to Franklin, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Franklin?
Around May 18 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around September 30. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Franklin, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Franklin?
Right in Franklin: Northcourt Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Vermont is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Franklin?
Right in Franklin: Vaillancourt Blueberries. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Vermont is July to August.
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