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Carving toolsWe know of one U-pick farm in Hobart. Another 22 are within 25 miles. From Chicago, IL, Hobart lies roughly 31 miles to the southeast.
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Based on the typical seasons for Indiana, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 22). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
Within 25 miles of Hobart there are 23 farms on our map in 10 towns. Among them: 9 with blueberries, 7 pumpkin patches, 4 orchards with apples, 3 with raspberries and 2 with strawberries. 18 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
The one farm inside Hobart is County Line Orchard, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 200 County Line Road. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | StatelineBlueberries Michigan City | 19 mi | 9 |
| Pumpkins | Hidden Creek Pumpkin Farm Crown Point | 8 mi | 7 |
| Apples | County Line Orchard Hobart | in town | 4 |
| Raspberries | Huber Blueberry Farms Wanatah | 21 mi | 3 |
| Strawberries | Rosey's Berry Farm Michigan City | 17 mi | 2 |
| Blackberries | The Berry Patch at Mitzner Farms Wanatah | 21 mi | 2 |
| Cherries | Garwood Orchards & Farm Markets LaPorte | 22 mi | 1 |
| Grapes | Pavolka Fruit Farm Michigan City | 21 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Coburg Flower Depot Westville | 14 mi | 1 |
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Indiana; each farm sets its own dates.
In a typical year Hobart sees its last frost around April 22 and the first one of fall around October 27. That leaves about 188 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Indiana | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 62–80 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 62 °F and mornings near 45 °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 Hobart, 10 miles away. The actual dates in Hobart 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 Hobart, 10 mi away.
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The drill attachment that ends scooping by hand, plus the test-winning carving kit.
Carving toolsWe know of one farm in Hobart: County Line Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 22 more.
The farms here list apples most often. Each farm posts its own picking days, and they change from year to year.
Around April 22 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 27. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Hobart, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
StatelineBlueberries in Michigan City, about 19 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Indiana is June to August.
Hidden Creek Pumpkin Farm in Crown Point, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Indiana is September to October.
Right in Hobart: County Line Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Indiana is August to October.
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