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Carving toolsWe know of one U-pick farm in Hays. Another 1 is within 25 miles.
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.
Based on the typical seasons for Kansas, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 25). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
Around Hays the last spring frost usually comes around April 25, and the first fall frost around October 15. That leaves about 171 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Kansas | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 69–82 °F | 4 | 1 |
October brings highs around 69 °F and mornings near 41 °F, so pack a warm layer for the pumpkin patch.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Hays, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Hays 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 Hays, 3 mi away.
Illustration Viral pumpkin hack
The drill attachment that ends scooping by hand, plus the test-winning carving kit.
Carving toolsWe know of one farm in Hays: Pa's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 1 more.
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Before a trip to Hays, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
Around April 25 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Hays, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
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