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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 30 are within 25 miles. From Washington, D.C., DC, Gaithersburg lies roughly 22 miles to the north.
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Ripe this week around Gaithersburg
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Gaithersburg, typically through early November. 12 farms within 25 mi, closest: Waters Orchard (3 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Maryland, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 14). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Gaithersburg
- 3 mi Waters Orchard Germantown Apples
- 4.3 mi Butler's Orchard Germantown StrawberriesBlueberriesCherriesBlackberriesRaspberriesApplesPeachesFlowersPumpkinsChristmas treesCorn maze
- 7 mi TLV Tree Farm Glenelg Christmas trees
- 8.3 mi Phillips Farm Produce Germantown PumpkinsTomatoesFlowersChristmas trees
- 8.4 mi Larriland Farm Mount Airy ApplesStrawberriesBlackberriesRaspberriesPeachesCherriesBlueberriesVegetablesTomatoes
- 8.8 mi Blueberry Gardens Ashton-Sandy Spring Blueberries
- 10 mi Mullinix Corn Maze Glenwood Corn maze
- 10 mi Sunflower Farm Lisbon Lisbon SunflowersFlowers
- 10 mi Rock Hill Orchardd Mount Airy Apples
- 11 mi Rockville Flower & Garden Spot North Bethesda Flowers
U-pick around Gaithersburg
Within 25 miles of Gaithersburg there are 31 farms on our map in 20 towns. Among them: 12 orchards with apples, 9 pumpkin patches, 9 for cut flowers, 7 with blueberries and 7 with blackberries. 24 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Gaithersburg's own U-pick farm is Kharis Lavender Fields\u00a0, with lavender. It posts updates online and sits on 20914 Merle Dr. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Waters Orchard Germantown | 3 mi | 12 |
| Pumpkins | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 9 |
| Flowers | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 9 |
| Blueberries | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 7 |
| Blackberries | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 7 |
| Strawberries | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 6 |
| Cherries | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 6 |
| Peaches | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 6 |
| Raspberries | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 5 |
| Corn maze | Butler's Orchard Germantown | 4 mi | 5 |
| Grapes | Sycamore Spring Farm Frederick | 20 mi | 2 |
| Lavender | Kharis Lavender Fields\u00a0 Gaithersburg | in town | 2 |
| Pears | C & E Farms Glenn Dale | 25 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Sunflower Farm Lisbon Lisbon | 10 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Gaithersburg
- May: strawberries (6)
- June: flowers (9), blueberries (7), strawberries (6), cherries (6), raspberries (5)
- July: flowers (9), blueberries (7), blackberries (7), cherries (6), peaches (6), raspberries (5), sunflowers (1)
- August: apples (12), flowers (9), blueberries (7), blackberries (7), peaches (6), raspberries (5), sunflowers (1)
- September: apples (12), pumpkins (9), flowers (9), peaches (6), raspberries (5), corn maze (5), sunflowers (1)
- October: apples (12), pumpkins (9), flowers (9), corn maze (5)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Maryland; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Gaithersburg
The median last frost near Gaithersburg is April 14; the first fall frost arrives around October 29. That leaves about 196 frost-free days for the farms.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Gaithersburg, 6 miles away. The actual dates in Gaithersburg can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Farmers markets nearby
- Milk Lady Derwood Farmers Market Rockville · 5 mi · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Sep
- Milk Lady Derwood Fall 2020 Pickup/Delivery Rockville · 5 mi · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sep–Dec
- Milk Lady Shady Grove Farmers Market Rockville · 7 mi · Wed 11 AM–2 PM · Jun–Sep
- Pike Central Farm Market North Potomac · 11 mi · Sat 9 AM–1:30 PM · Apr–Nov
U-pick in nearby towns
- Germantown, MD 3 farms · 4.7 mi
- Mount Airy, MD 4 farms · 11 mi
- Poolesville, MD 5 farms · 13 mi
- Frederick, MD 1 farm · 20 mi
- Leesburg, VA 5 farms · 23 mi
- Reisterstown, MD 2 farms · 28 mi
- Westminster, MD 2 farms · 31 mi
- Purcellville, VA 5 farms · 31 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Gaithersburg: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Gaithersburg, MD?
We know of one farm in Gaithersburg: Kharis Lavender Fields\u00a0. Within 25 miles there are 30 more.
What can you pick in Gaithersburg?
The farms here list lavender most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Gaithersburg?
Around April 14 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 29. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Gaithersburg, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Gaithersburg?
Waters Orchard in Germantown, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 12 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Maryland is August to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Gaithersburg?
Butler's Orchard in Germantown, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Maryland is September to October.
What is the nearest flower farm to Gaithersburg?
Butler's Orchard in Germantown, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with flowers in total. The usual season in Maryland is June to October.
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