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Gaylord has 2 U-pick farms. Another 3 are within 25 miles.
Ripe this week around Gaylord
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from mid June.
Based on the typical seasons for Michigan, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 25). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Gaylord
- 15 mi Cole Farm Mancelona FlowersTomatoesVegetables
- 24 mi Lavender Hill Farm Boyne City Lavender
- 24 mi Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan StrawberriesCherriesPeachesApples
The Gaylord area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Gaylord there are 5 farms on our map in 4 towns. Among them: 2 with strawberries, 1 with blueberries, 1 with cherries, 1 with peaches and 1 orchard with apples. 5 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Estelle's Strawberry Patch Estelle Farm Gaylord | in town | 2 |
| Blueberries | Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord | in town | 1 |
| Cherries | Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan | 24 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan | 24 mi | 1 |
| Apples | Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan | 24 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | Estelle's Strawberry Patch Estelle Farm Gaylord | in town | 1 |
| Flowers | Cole Farm Mancelona | 15 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Lavender Hill Farm Boyne City | 24 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Gaylord
- June: strawberries (2)
- July: strawberries (2), blueberries (1), cherries (1), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (1), peaches (1), flowers (1)
- September: peaches (1), apples (1), pumpkins (1), flowers (1)
- October: apples (1), pumpkins (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Michigan; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Gaylord
Around Gaylord the last spring frost usually comes around May 25, and the first fall frost around September 26. That leaves about 125 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Gaylord often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Michigan | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | June to July | 73–77 °F | 6 | 1 |
| Blueberries | July to August | 75–77 °F | 6 | 1 |
| Pumpkins | September to October | 54–68 °F | 9 | 1 |
October brings highs around 54 °F and mornings near 35 °F, so pack a warm layer for the pumpkin patch. It rains on about 9 days a month during pumpkin season here. Fields can close after a downpour, so check the farm's page or call on wet days.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Gaylord, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Gaylord 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 Gaylord, 3 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City · 17 mi · Wed 8 AM–12 PM, Sat 8 AM–12 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Gaylord
- Charlevoix, MI 2 farms · 30 mi
- Elk Rapids, MI 5 farms · 36 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Gaylord: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Gaylord, MI?
We list 2 farms in Gaylord, including Estelle's Strawberry Patch Estelle Farm and Up North Blueberry Farm. Another 3 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Gaylord?
The farms here list strawberries, pumpkins and blueberries most often. Crops ripen at different times each year, so it pays to check ahead.
Where can you pick strawberries in Gaylord?
Estelle's Strawberry Patch Estelle Farm lists pick-your-own strawberries.
When is the last frost in Gaylord?
Around May 25 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around September 26. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Gaylord, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Gaylord?
Right in Gaylord: Estelle's Strawberry Patch Estelle Farm. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is June to July.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Gaylord?
Right in Gaylord: Up North Blueberry Farm. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Michigan is July to August.
Where is the closest cherry orchard to Gaylord?
Friske Orchards Farm Market in East Jordan, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Michigan is July.
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