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Leslie has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 13 are within 25 miles. From Lansing, MI, Leslie lies roughly 20 miles to the southeast.
Ripe this week around Leslie
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Leslie, typically through early November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Clearview Orchards (20 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Michigan, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 28). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Leslie
- 6.6 mi Brimley's Pumpkin Farm Mason Pumpkins
- 9.8 mi Balzer Blueberries Onondaga Blueberries
- 12 mi Sodt's Berry Farm Jackson Blueberries
- 14 mi Bestmaze Corn Maze Williamston Corn maze
- 16 mi Gruber Raspberry Farm Williamston Raspberries
- 17 mi Bob's Blueberries Jackson Blueberries
- 17 mi Diederich's Strawberry Farm Webberville StrawberriesTomatoesVegetables
- 18 mi Toth Brothers Blueberry Patch Grass Lake Blueberries
- 20 mi Clearview Orchards Haslett ApplesPumpkins
- 21 mi Hearthstone Farm Market Spring Arbor TomatoesVegetablesPumpkins
The Leslie area at a glance
Counting Leslie itself, we list 14 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 12 towns: 7 with blueberries, 3 pumpkin patches, 1 with strawberries, 1 with raspberries and 1 orchard with apples. 8 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Leslie's own U-pick farm is Klinger Blueberries, with blueberries. It sits on 408 W Covert Rd. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Klinger Blueberries Leslie | in town | 7 |
| Pumpkins | Brimley's Pumpkin Farm Mason | 7 mi | 3 |
| Strawberries | Diederich's Strawberry Farm Webberville | 17 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Gruber Raspberry Farm Williamston | 16 mi | 1 |
| Apples | Clearview Orchards Haslett | 20 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Bestmaze Corn Maze Williamston | 14 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: blueberries (7), strawberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: blueberries (7), raspberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (3), raspberries (1), apples (1), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (3), apples (1), corn maze (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Michigan; each farm sets its own dates.
Leslie picking calendar
In a typical year Leslie sees its last frost around April 28 and the first one of fall around October 17. That leaves about 173 frost-free days for the farms.
| 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 Leslie, 15 miles away. The actual dates in Leslie 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 Leslie, 15 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Grand River Farmers Market Jackson · 16 mi · Fri 9 AM–2 PM, Sat 9 AM–2 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Dimondale Farmers' Market Dimondale · 18 mi · Thu 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Sep · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- Jackson, MI 2 farms · 13 mi
- Williamston, MI 2 farms · 15 mi
- Dexter, MI 3 farms · 26 mi
- Charlotte, MI 2 farms · 28 mi
- Laingsburg, MI 2 farms · 28 mi
- Manchester, MI 2 farms · 30 mi
- Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI 2 farms · 30 mi
- Ann Arbor, MI 1 farm · 31 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Leslie: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Leslie, MI?
We know of one farm in Leslie: Klinger Blueberries. Within 25 miles there are 13 more.
What can you pick in Leslie?
The farms here list blueberries most often. Picking dates around Leslie move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Leslie?
Around April 28 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 17. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Leslie, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Leslie?
Right in Leslie: Klinger Blueberries. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is July to August.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Leslie?
Brimley's Pumpkin Farm in Mason, about 7 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Leslie?
Diederich's Strawberry Farm in Webberville, about 17 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Michigan is June to July.
If a farm is missing here, Let us know, we update the list regularly.