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Ireton has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 4 are within 25 miles. It's about 48 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, heading south.
Ripe this week around Ireton
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.
Based on the typical seasons for Iowa, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 1). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Ireton
- 20 mi Pumpkinland Orange City PumpkinsVegetablesCorn maze
- 21 mi Mannings Garryowen Tree Farm Burbank Christmas trees
- 24 mi Pumpkins 4 College Canton Pumpkins
- 25 mi Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Vermillion PumpkinsCorn maze
What you can pick near Ireton
Counting Ireton itself, we list 5 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 5 towns: 4 pumpkin patches and 2 corn mazes. 3 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Ireton itself you'll find Diane's Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 324 Hwy C-12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Diane's Pumpkin Patch Ireton | in town | 4 |
| Corn maze | Pumpkinland Orange City | 20 mi | 2 |
Picking calendar for the area
- September: pumpkins (4), corn maze (2)
- October: pumpkins (4), corn maze (2)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Iowa; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Ireton
In a typical year Ireton sees its last frost around May 1 and the first one of fall around October 4. That leaves about 155 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Ireton often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Iowa | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 62–76 °F | 5 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 36 °F and days reach 62 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Ireton, 8 miles away. The actual dates in Ireton 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 Ireton, 8 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
- Canton, SD 2 farms · 28 mi
- Sioux City, IA 3 farms · 30 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Ireton: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Ireton, IA?
We know of one farm in Ireton: Diane's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 4 more.
What can you pick in Ireton?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Crops ripen at different times each year, so it pays to check ahead.
When is the last frost in Ireton?
Around May 1 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 Ireton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Ireton?
Right in Ireton: Diane's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Iowa is September to October.
Where is the closest corn maze to Ireton?
Pumpkinland in Orange City, about 20 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in Iowa is September to October.
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