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We know of one U-pick farm in Hoyleton. Another 7 are within 25 miles. It's about 52 miles from St. Louis, MO, heading east.
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Ripe this week around Hoyleton
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Hoyleton, typically through early November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) (13 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 7). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Hoyleton
- 11 mi ATA Strawberries Carlyle Strawberries
- 13 mi Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) Centralia ApplesBlueberriesPeachesPearsStrawberriesBlackberriesTomatoesPumpkins
- 17 mi Beal's Orchard Centralia Apples
- 19 mi Sager Farms Salem BlackberriesStrawberries
- 22 mi Glorify God Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Salem PumpkinsCorn maze
- 22 mi Woodhaven Blackberry Farm Du Quoin Blackberries
- 24 mi Blackberry Hollow Farm Ina BlackberriesSunflowersFlowers
U-pick around Hoyleton
Counting Hoyleton itself, we list 8 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 6 towns: 4 with blackberries, 3 with strawberries, 3 pumpkin patches, 2 orchards with apples and 1 with blueberries. For 3 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Hoyleton's own U-pick farm is Country Kids Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It sits on 14758 County Highway 11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberries | Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) Centralia | 13 mi | 4 |
| Strawberries | ATA Strawberries Carlyle | 11 mi | 3 |
| Pumpkins | Country Kids Pumpkin Patch Hoyleton | in town | 3 |
| Apples | Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) Centralia | 13 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) Centralia | 13 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) Centralia | 13 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) Centralia | 13 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Glorify God Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Salem | 22 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Blackberry Hollow Farm Ina | 24 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Blackberry Hollow Farm Ina | 24 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- May: strawberries (3)
- June: strawberries (3), blueberries (1), flowers (1)
- July: blackberries (4), blueberries (1), peaches (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- August: blackberries (4), apples (2), blueberries (1), peaches (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (3), apples (2), peaches (1), corn maze (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (3), apples (2), corn maze (1), flowers (1)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Illinois; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Hoyleton
In a typical year Hoyleton sees its last frost around April 7 and the first one of fall around October 26. That leaves about 201 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Illinois | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 69–80 °F | 5 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Hoyleton, 8 miles away. The actual dates in Hoyleton 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 Hoyleton, 8 mi away.
Nearby towns
- Centralia, IL 2 farms · 15 mi
- Salem, IL 2 farms · 20 mi
- Ina, IL 2 farms · 26 mi
- Saint Jacob, IL 2 farms · 35 mi
- Belleville, IL 2 farms · 36 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Hoyleton: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Hoyleton, IL?
We know of one farm in Hoyleton: Country Kids Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 7 more.
What can you pick in Hoyleton?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. A warm spring or a cold snap shifts the dates, so confirm with the farm before you drive out.
When is the last frost in Hoyleton?
Around April 7 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 26. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Hoyleton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blackberry farm to Hoyleton?
Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) in Centralia, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with blackberries in total. The usual season in Illinois is July to August.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Hoyleton?
ATA Strawberries in Carlyle, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Illinois is May to June.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Hoyleton?
Right in Hoyleton: Country Kids Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Illinois is September to October.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Tell us, we update the list regularly.