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Hertel has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 7 are within 25 miles. From Saint Paul, MN, Hertel lies roughly 69 miles to the northeast.
Ripe this week around Hertel
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from early June.
Based on the typical seasons for Wisconsin, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 5). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Hertel
- 6.5 mi Lindy's Berries Shell Lake RaspberriesStrawberries
- 11 mi Rocky Ridge Blueberry Farm Frederic Blueberries
- 11 mi Squirrel Ridge Farm Spooner Blueberries
- 13 mi Bashaw Valley Farm and Greenhouse Shell Lake BlueberriesRaspberriesStrawberries
- 18 mi Nature's Select Orchard Turtle Lake Apples
- 20 mi The Great Pumpkin Patch Rice Lake Pumpkins
- 23 mi Holmes Lake Orchard Grantsburg ApplesPumpkins
The Hertel area at a glance
Counting Hertel itself, we list 8 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 7 towns: 3 with blueberries, 3 orchards with apples, 2 with strawberries, 2 with raspberries and 2 pumpkin patches. 5 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Hertel itself you'll find Indian Creek Orchard, with apples. It sits on 179 350th Avenue. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Rocky Ridge Blueberry Farm Frederic | 11 mi | 3 |
| Apples | Indian Creek Orchard Hertel | in town | 3 |
| Strawberries | Lindy's Berries Shell Lake | 6 mi | 2 |
| Raspberries | Lindy's Berries Shell Lake | 6 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | The Great Pumpkin Patch Rice Lake | 20 mi | 2 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (2)
- July: blueberries (3), strawberries (2), raspberries (2)
- August: blueberries (3), raspberries (2)
- September: apples (3), raspberries (2), pumpkins (2)
- October: apples (3), pumpkins (2)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Wisconsin; each farm sets its own dates.
Hertel picking calendar
Around Hertel the last spring frost usually comes around May 5, and the first fall frost around October 4. That leaves about 152 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Hertel often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Wisconsin | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 54–69 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 54 °F and mornings near 35 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Hertel, 15 miles away. The actual dates in Hertel 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 Hertel, 15 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
- Shell Lake, WI 2 farms · 9.5 mi
- Rice Lake, WI 2 farms · 27 mi
- Rush City, MN 2 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Hertel: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Hertel, WI?
We know of one farm in Hertel: Indian Creek Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 7 more.
What can you pick in Hertel?
The farms here list apples most often. Before a trip to Hertel, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Hertel?
Around May 5 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 4. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Hertel, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Hertel?
Rocky Ridge Blueberry Farm in Frederic, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is July to August.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Hertel?
Right in Hertel: Indian Creek Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Hertel?
Lindy's Berries in Shell Lake, about 6 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is June to July.
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