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Gilroy has 4 U-pick farms. Another 15 are within 25 miles. Gilroy is about 24 miles north of Salinas, CA.
Ripe this week around Gilroy
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples In season around Gilroy, typically through late November. 10 farms within 25 mi, closest: U Pick Orchards Ranch Three Borello Farms (2 mi).
- Flowers Last weeks around Gilroy, typically through early November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Birdsong Orchards (11 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for California, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around February 24). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Gilroy
- 6.8 mi Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park San Martin Pumpkins
- 9.9 mi Gizdich Ranch Watsonville ApplesBlackberriesPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberries
- 10 mi Mariani Orchards Morgan Hill Apples
- 11 mi Pumpkin Junction at Casa de Fruta Hollister Pumpkins
- 11 mi Birdsong Orchards Watsonville ApplesFlowersPeachesPears
- 11 mi Swank Farms, The Experience \u2013 Sunflower Fields in California Hollister SunflowersFlowers
- 12 mi U Pick Orchards Ranch One Borugi Farms Morgan Hill Apples
- 13 mi Live Earth Farm Watsonville ApplesBlackberriesPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesTomatoesVegetables
- 13 mi U Pick Orchards Ranch Five West Coast Farms Morgan Hill Apples
- 15 mi Silva's Apple Barn Aptos Apples
U-pick around Gilroy
Within 25 miles of Gilroy there are 19 farms on our map in 8 towns. Among them: 10 orchards with apples, 6 pumpkin patches, 3 with strawberries, 3 with blackberries and 3 with raspberries. 15 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 | U Pick Orchards Ranch Three Borello Farms Gilroy | in town | 10 |
| Pumpkins | Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park San Martin | 7 mi | 6 |
| Strawberries | Gizdich Ranch Watsonville | 10 mi | 3 |
| Blackberries | Gizdich Ranch Watsonville | 10 mi | 3 |
| Raspberries | Gizdich Ranch Watsonville | 10 mi | 3 |
| Flowers | Birdsong Orchards Watsonville | 11 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | High Ground Organics Watsonville | 15 mi | 1 |
| Cherries | Lazy K Ranch Gilroy cherries Gilroy | in town | 1 |
| Peaches | Birdsong Orchards Watsonville | 11 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Birdsong Orchards Watsonville | 11 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Swank Farms, The Experience \u2013 Sunflower Fields in California Hollister | 11 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Gilroy
- March: strawberries (3)
- April: strawberries (3), flowers (2)
- May: strawberries (3), flowers (2), blueberries (1), cherries (1)
- June: strawberries (3), blackberries (3), raspberries (3), flowers (2), blueberries (1), cherries (1), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- July: strawberries (3), blackberries (3), raspberries (3), flowers (2), blueberries (1), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- August: apples (10), strawberries (3), blackberries (3), raspberries (3), flowers (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- September: apples (10), strawberries (3), raspberries (3), flowers (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- October: apples (10), pumpkins (6), flowers (2)
- November: apples (10)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in California; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Gilroy
In a typical year Gilroy sees its last frost around February 24 and the first one of fall around November 27. That leaves about 277 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 27, pumpkin patches and orchards near Gilroy often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in California | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries | May to June | 77–83 °F | 1 | 1 |
| Apples | August to November | 68–87 °F | 1 | 2 |
Apple season here runs into August, when afternoon highs average 87 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick. By November nights drop to about 42 °F and days reach 68 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Gilroy, 1 mile away. The actual dates in Gilroy 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 Gilroy, 1 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Pajaro Valley CFM Watsonville · 13 mi · Fri 3 PM–7 PM · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Hollister, CA 2 farms · 11 mi
- Morgan Hill, CA 3 farms · 12 mi
- Watsonville, CA 6 farms · 14 mi
- San Jose, CA 5 farms · 26 mi
- Santa Cruz, CA 1 farm · 26 mi
- Santa Clara, CA 3 farms · 31 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Gilroy: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Gilroy, CA?
We list 4 farms in Gilroy, including Lazy K Ranch Gilroy cherries, U Pick Orchards Ranch Four 101 Ranch Borello Farms and U Pick Orchards Ranch Three Borello Farms. Another 15 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Gilroy?
The farms here list apples, cherries and vegetables most often. A warm spring or a cold snap shifts the dates, so confirm with the farm before you drive out.
When is the last frost in Gilroy?
Around February 24 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 27. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Gilroy, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Gilroy?
Right in Gilroy: U Pick Orchards Ranch Three Borello Farms. Within 25 miles we list 10 farms with apples in total. The usual season in California is August to November.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Gilroy?
Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park in San Martin, about 7 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in California is October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Gilroy?
Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville, about 10 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in California is March to September.
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