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Franklin has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 14 are within 25 miles. From Milwaukee, WI, Franklin lies roughly 13 miles to the south.
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- Apples Last weeks around Franklin, typically through early November. 6 farms within 25 mi, closest: Old Homestead Orchard (7 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Wisconsin, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 22). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Franklin
- 4.1 mi Swan Pumpkin Farm Caledonia Pumpkins
- 6.8 mi Old Homestead Orchard Franksville ApplesPearsSunflowers
- 6.8 mi Rooted and Winged Flower Farm Franksville Flowers
- 11 mi Land Of The Giants Pumpkin Farm Sturtevant Pumpkins
- 12 mi Auntie Evies Apple Orchard New Berlin Apples
- 13 mi Apple Holler Sturtevant ApplesPeachesPearsPumpkins
- 15 mi Lindners Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze New Berlin PumpkinsCorn maze
- 16 mi Jerry Smith Produce & Country Store Kenosha VegetablesPumpkins
- 18 mi Whitefish Bay Great Pumpkin Display Whitefish Bay Pumpkins
- 19 mi Brightonwood's Orchard Kansasville Apples
U-pick around Franklin
Counting Franklin itself, we list 15 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 12 towns: 11 pumpkin patches, 6 orchards with apples, 2 with strawberries, 2 with pears and 2 with sunflowers. 7 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Franklin's own U-pick farm is Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Farm, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 612 West Oakwood Road. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Farm Franklin | in town | 11 |
| Apples | Old Homestead Orchard Franksville | 7 mi | 6 |
| Strawberries | Thompson's Strawberry Farm Bristol | 20 mi | 2 |
| Pears | Old Homestead Orchard Franksville | 7 mi | 2 |
| Sunflowers | Old Homestead Orchard Franksville | 7 mi | 2 |
| Raspberries | Thompson's Strawberry Farm Bristol | 20 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Apple Holler Sturtevant | 13 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Lindners Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze New Berlin | 15 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Rooted and Winged Flower Farm Franksville | 7 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (2)
- July: strawberries (2), raspberries (1), flowers (1)
- August: sunflowers (2), raspberries (1), peaches (1), flowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (11), apples (6), sunflowers (2), raspberries (1), peaches (1), corn maze (1), flowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (11), apples (6), corn maze (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Wisconsin; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Franklin
Around Franklin the last spring frost usually comes around April 22, and the first fall frost around October 26. That leaves about 184 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Wisconsin | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 61–73 °F | 7 | 1 |
Late in the season it gets cool: October averages a high of 61 °F and a low of 44 °F near Franklin.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Franklin, 5 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, 5 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Oak Creek Farmers Market Oak Creek · 3 mi · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Jun–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- South Milwaukee Downtown Market South Milwaukee · 5 mi · Thu 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct
- Caledonia Outdoor Market Caledonia · 8 mi · Thu 2 PM–6 PM · Jun–Oct
- Southshore Outdoor Market Sturtevant · 11 mi · Mon 9 AM–1 PM · Jun–Nov
More towns with U-pick near Franklin
- Franksville, WI 2 farms · 6.8 mi
- Sturtevant, WI 2 farms · 12 mi
- New Berlin, WI 2 farms · 13 mi
- Kenosha, WI 1 farm · 16 mi
- Lannon, WI 2 farms · 27 mi
- Mequon, WI 2 farms · 27 mi
- Spring Grove, IL 2 farms · 30 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Franklin: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Franklin, WI?
We know of one farm in Franklin: Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Farm. Within 25 miles there are 14 more.
What can you pick in Franklin?
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 Franklin?
Around April 22 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 26. 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 pumpkin patch to Franklin?
Right in Franklin: Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Farm. Within 25 miles we list 11 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is September to October.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Franklin?
Old Homestead Orchard in Franksville, about 7 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is September to October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Franklin?
Thompson's Strawberry Farm in Bristol, about 20 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is June to July.
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