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Hector has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 31 are within 25 miles. It's about 53 miles from Syracuse, NY, heading southwest.
Ripe this week around Hector
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Hector, typically through early November. 11 farms within 25 mi, closest: Glenora Farms (3 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for New York, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 10). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Hector
- 1.3 mi Dalrymple Farms Dundee Cherries
- 1.8 mi House of Dugue Dundee CherriesPearsGrapes
- 3 mi Fulkerson Farms and Winery Dundee BlueberriesGrapesPeachesVegetables
- 3.4 mi Glenora Farms Dundee Apples
- 5.3 mi Graydon Youngman Dundee Apples
- 5.3 mi Tomion's Farm Market Penn Yan TomatoesVegetablesStrawberriesRaspberries
- 5.5 mi Wickham Farms (Burdett) Watkins Glen StrawberriesRaspberriesApplesPumpkinsSunflowersFlowersLavenderCorn maze
- 5.7 mi Mangus Farms Watkins Glen StrawberriesRaspberriesBlueberries
- 6.8 mi Silver Queen Farm Trumansburg StrawberriesRaspberriesPeachesApples
- 6.9 mi Rue Claire Lavender Farm Trumansburg Lavender
The Hector area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Hector there are 32 farms on our map in 13 towns. Among them: 11 with blueberries, 11 orchards with apples, 7 with raspberries, 6 with strawberries and 6 with cherries. For 16 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
The one farm inside Hector is The Cheerful Cherry Farm, with cherries. It sits on 3723 Co Rd 2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Fulkerson Farms and Winery Dundee | 3 mi | 11 |
| Apples | Glenora Farms Dundee | 3 mi | 11 |
| Raspberries | Tomion's Farm Market Penn Yan | 5 mi | 7 |
| Strawberries | Tomion's Farm Market Penn Yan | 5 mi | 6 |
| Cherries | The Cheerful Cherry Farm Hector | in town | 6 |
| Peaches | Fulkerson Farms and Winery Dundee | 3 mi | 5 |
| Pumpkins | Wickham Farms (Burdett) Watkins Glen | 5 mi | 5 |
| Grapes | House of Dugue Dundee | 2 mi | 4 |
| Flowers | Wickham Farms (Burdett) Watkins Glen | 5 mi | 4 |
| Pears | House of Dugue Dundee | 2 mi | 3 |
| Lavender | Wickham Farms (Burdett) Watkins Glen | 5 mi | 2 |
| Corn maze | Wickham Farms (Burdett) Watkins Glen | 5 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Wickham Farms (Burdett) Watkins Glen | 5 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Hector
- June: strawberries (6)
- July: blueberries (11), raspberries (7), strawberries (6), cherries (6), flowers (4)
- August: blueberries (11), raspberries (7), peaches (5), flowers (4), sunflowers (1)
- September: apples (11), raspberries (7), peaches (5), pumpkins (5), flowers (4), corn maze (1), sunflowers (1)
- October: apples (11), pumpkins (5), corn maze (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in New York; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Hector
The median last frost near Hector is May 10; the first fall frost arrives around October 8. That leaves about 150 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Hector short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in New York | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries | July | 79 °F | 9 | 1 |
Expect some wet days: about 9 a month with measurable rain during cherry season. Boots help, and farms post closures online.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Hector, 6 miles away. The actual dates in Hector 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 Hector, 6 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Ovid Farmers Market Ovid · 13 mi · Fri 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Sep · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Hector
- Dundee, NY 5 farms · 2.3 mi
- Watkins Glen, NY 3 farms · 6.4 mi
- Trumansburg, NY 5 farms · 8.9 mi
- Penn Yan, NY 8 farms · 13 mi
- Keuka Park, NY 2 farms · 16 mi
- Union Springs, NY 3 farms · 22 mi
- Naples, NY 2 farms · 30 mi
- Elmira, NY 3 farms · 34 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Hector: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Hector, NY?
We know of one farm in Hector: The Cheerful Cherry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 31 more.
What can you pick in Hector?
The farms here list cherries most often. Before a trip to Hector, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Hector?
Around May 10 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 8. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Hector, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Hector?
Fulkerson Farms and Winery in Dundee, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 11 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in New York is July to August.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Hector?
Glenora Farms in Dundee, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 11 farms with apples in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
Where is the closest raspberry farm to Hector?
Tomion's Farm Market in Penn Yan, about 5 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with raspberries in total. The usual season in New York is July to September.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Let us know, we update the list regularly.