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We know of one U-pick farm in Hinsdale. Another 25 are within 25 miles. From Springfield, MA, Hinsdale lies roughly 35 miles to the northwest.
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Ripe this week around Hinsdale
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 Massachusetts, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 7). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Hinsdale
- 8.7 mi Lakeview Orchard Lanesborough Apples
- 8.8 mi Blue Heaven Blueberry Raspberry Farm Becket BlueberriesRaspberries
- 9.5 mi Bartlett's Orchard Richmond Apples
- 10 mi Cumworth Farm Chesterfield Blueberries
- 11 mi Justamere Tree Farm Worthington Christmas trees
- 12 mi Hilltop Orchards Richmond Apples
- 13 mi Jameson's High Meadow Farm Becket BlueberriesApples
- 13 mi Woodlife Farm Pittsfield SunflowersFlowersChristmas treesVegetables
- 14 mi Windy Hill Farm (Great Barrington) Great Barrington Apples
- 15 mi Kelso Homestead Westhampton Blueberries
The Hinsdale area at a glance
Counting Hinsdale itself, we list 26 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 19 towns: 12 with blueberries, 10 orchards with apples, 3 with raspberries, 2 with strawberries and 2 with blackberries. 20 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
Hinsdale's own U-pick farm is Strawberry Acres Farm, with strawberries. It posts updates online and sits on 370 Pittsfield Road. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Blue Heaven Blueberry Raspberry Farm Becket | 9 mi | 12 |
| Apples | Lakeview Orchard Lanesborough | 9 mi | 10 |
| Raspberries | Blue Heaven Blueberry Raspberry Farm Becket | 9 mi | 3 |
| Strawberries | Strawberry Acres Farm Hinsdale | in town | 2 |
| Blackberries | The Chatham Berry Farm LLC Chatham | 24 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | The Berry Patch Stephentown | 17 mi | 2 |
| Peaches | Park Hill Orchard Easthampton | 24 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Park Hill Orchard Easthampton | 24 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Woodlife Farm Pittsfield | 13 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Woodlife Farm Pittsfield | 13 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Vine Gate Lavender Floral Farm Hillsdale | 25 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (2)
- July: blueberries (12), raspberries (3), strawberries (2), blackberries (2), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (12), raspberries (3), blackberries (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- September: apples (10), raspberries (3), blackberries (2), pumpkins (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- October: apples (10), pumpkins (2)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Massachusetts; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Hinsdale
Around Hinsdale the last spring frost usually comes around May 7, and the first fall frost around October 3. That leaves about 147 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Hinsdale often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Massachusetts | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | June to July | 75–79 °F | 8 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Hinsdale, 8 miles away. The actual dates in Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale, 8 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Pittsfield Farmers Market Pittsfield · 7 mi · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Hinsdale
- Becket, MA 2 farms · 11 mi
- Richmond, MA 2 farms · 11 mi
- Westhampton, MA 2 farms · 18 mi
- Ashfield, MA 3 farms · 19 mi
- Charlemont, MA 2 farms · 24 mi
- Granville, MA 3 farms · 25 mi
- Southampton, MA 3 farms · 25 mi
- Shelburne, MA 2 farms · 28 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Hinsdale: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Hinsdale, MA?
We know of one farm in Hinsdale: Strawberry Acres Farm. Within 25 miles there are 25 more.
What can you pick in Hinsdale?
The farms here list strawberries most often. Each farm posts its own picking days, and they change from year to year.
Where can you pick strawberries in Hinsdale?
Strawberry Acres Farm lists pick-your-own strawberries.
When is the last frost in Hinsdale?
Around May 7 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 3. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Hinsdale, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Hinsdale?
Blue Heaven Blueberry Raspberry Farm in Becket, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 12 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is July to August.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Hinsdale?
Lakeview Orchard in Lanesborough, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 10 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is September to October.
What is the nearest raspberry farm to Hinsdale?
Blue Heaven Blueberry Raspberry Farm in Becket, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with raspberries in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is July to September.
Also in Hinsdale: 1 Christmas tree farm on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
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