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Leland has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 5 are within 25 miles. From Wilmington, NC, Leland lies roughly 12 miles to the west.
Ripe this week around Leland
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from mid March.
Based on the typical seasons for North Carolina, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 19). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Leland
- 7.9 mi Lively Grove Farms Boiling Spring Lakes StrawberriesBlueberriesBlackberries
- 12 mi Dunn's Farmstand Wilmington StrawberriesTomatoesVegetables
- 15 mi The Pumpkin Patch at Wesley UMC Wilmington Pumpkins
- 19 mi Lewis Nursery & Farms Wilmington StrawberriesBlueberriesBlackberries
- 21 mi Sweet Carolina Farms Rocky Point StrawberriesBlueberries
What you can pick near Leland
Counting Leland itself, we list 6 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 4 towns: 4 with strawberries, 4 with blueberries, 2 with blackberries and 1 pumpkin patch. 4 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
The one farm inside Leland is Taylor Blueberry Farm, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 719 Honey Do Lane. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Lively Grove Farms Boiling Spring Lakes | 8 mi | 4 |
| Blueberries | Taylor Blueberry Farm Leland | in town | 4 |
| Blackberries | Lively Grove Farms Boiling Spring Lakes | 8 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | The Pumpkin Patch at Wesley UMC Wilmington | 15 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- April: strawberries (4)
- May: strawberries (4)
- June: strawberries (4), blueberries (4), blackberries (2)
- July: blueberries (4), blackberries (2)
- September: pumpkins (1)
- October: pumpkins (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in North Carolina; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Leland
Around Leland the last spring frost usually comes around March 19, and the first fall frost around November 20. That leaves about 247 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 20, pumpkin patches and orchards near Leland often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in North Carolina | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | June to July | 87–90 °F | 8 | 1 |
Plan for heat if you go for blueberry picking: July highs near Leland average 90 °F, so arrive when the farm opens and bring water.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Leland, 15 miles away. The actual dates in Leland 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 Leland, 15 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- The Wilmington Farmers Market Wilmington · 16 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- Wilmington, NC 3 farms · 15 mi
- Burgaw, NC 2 farms · 31 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Leland: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Leland, NC?
We know of one farm in Leland: Taylor Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 5 more.
What can you pick in Leland?
The farms here list blueberries 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 Leland?
Around March 19 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 20. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Leland, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Leland?
Lively Grove Farms in Boiling Spring Lakes, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is April to June.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Leland?
Right in Leland: Taylor Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is June to July.
What is the nearest blackberry farm to Leland?
Lively Grove Farms in Boiling Spring Lakes, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blackberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is June to July.
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