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We know of one U-pick farm in Howell. Another 20 are within 25 miles. It's about 24 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, heading northwest.
Ripe this week around Howell
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Howell, typically through early November. 7 farms within 25 mi, closest: Spicer Orchards (12 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Michigan, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 4). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Howell
- 12 mi Dexter Blueberry Farm Dexter Blueberries
- 12 mi Spicer Orchards Fenton ApplesRaspberriesBlueberriesStrawberriesCherriesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 13 mi Maison Rouge Vineyard Fenton Grapes
- 13 mi Diederich's Strawberry Farm Webberville StrawberriesTomatoesVegetables
- 14 mi Bestmaze Corn Maze Williamston Corn maze
- 14 mi Misty Meadow Lavender Fenton Lavender
- 16 mi Mueller's Orchard Linden CherriesApplesPearsGrapes
- 17 mi The Blast Corn Maze Dexter Corn maze
- 17 mi Huff Tree Farm Highland Christmas trees
- 18 mi Frosty Apple Orchard Dexter Apples
The Howell area at a glance
Counting Howell itself, we list 21 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 16 towns: 7 orchards with apples, 5 pumpkin patches, 4 with blueberries, 3 with raspberries and 3 corn mazes. 15 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Howell itself you'll find Hazen's Blueberry Farm, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 1144 Peavy Rd. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Spicer Orchards Fenton | 12 mi | 7 |
| Pumpkins | Spicer Orchards Fenton | 12 mi | 5 |
| Blueberries | Hazen's Blueberry Farm Howell | in town | 4 |
| Raspberries | Spicer Orchards Fenton | 12 mi | 3 |
| Corn maze | Spicer Orchards Fenton | 12 mi | 3 |
| Strawberries | Spicer Orchards Fenton | 12 mi | 2 |
| Cherries | Spicer Orchards Fenton | 12 mi | 2 |
| Grapes | Maison Rouge Vineyard Fenton | 13 mi | 2 |
| Lavender | Misty Meadow Lavender Fenton | 14 mi | 2 |
| Pears | Mueller's Orchard Linden | 16 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Chacko Farms Plymouth | 24 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Chacko Farms Plymouth | 24 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (2)
- July: blueberries (4), raspberries (3), strawberries (2), cherries (2), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (4), raspberries (3), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- September: apples (7), pumpkins (5), raspberries (3), corn maze (3), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- October: apples (7), pumpkins (5), corn maze (3)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Michigan; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Howell
In a typical year Howell sees its last frost around May 4 and the first one of fall around October 7. That leaves about 156 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Howell short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Michigan | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | July to August | 81–83 °F | 6 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Howell, 1 mile away. The actual dates in Howell 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 Howell, 1 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Dexter Winter Farmers Market Dexter · 17 mi · Sat 9 AM–1 PM
- Dexter Farmers Market Dexter · 18 mi · Tue 2 PM–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- Fenton, MI 3 farms · 13 mi
- Dexter, MI 3 farms · 16 mi
- Williamston, MI 2 farms · 18 mi
- Canton, MI 1 farm · 20 mi
- Ann Arbor, MI 1 farm · 24 mi
- Laingsburg, MI 2 farms · 30 mi
- Jackson, MI 2 farms · 30 mi
- Manchester, MI 2 farms · 32 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Howell: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Howell, MI?
We know of one farm in Howell: Hazen's Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 20 more.
What can you pick in Howell?
The farms here list blueberries most often. Before a trip to Howell, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Howell?
Around May 4 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 7. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Howell, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Howell?
Spicer Orchards in Fenton, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Howell?
Spicer Orchards in Fenton, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Howell?
Right in Howell: Hazen's Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is July to August.
If a farm is missing here, Let us know.