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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Machias, ME
We know of one U-pick farm in Machias. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
Ripe this week around Machias
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Machias, typically through early November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Molly's Orchard (11 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Maine, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 3). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Machias
- 11 mi Molly's Orchard Columbia Falls Apples
- 12 mi Crossroad Farm Jonesport Flowers
- 22 mi Smithereen Farm Eastport ApplesBlackberriesBlueberriesFlowersRaspberriesStrawberries
- 24 mi ORCUTT FARM WILD BLUEBERRIES Steuben Blueberries
What you can pick near Machias
Counting Machias itself, we list 5 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 5 towns: 2 with blueberries, 2 orchards with apples, 2 for cut flowers, 1 with strawberries and 1 with blackberries. For 1 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
In Machias itself you'll find Jesse's Pumpkins, with pumpkins. It sits on 161 South Main Street. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Smithereen Farm Eastport | 22 mi | 2 |
| Apples | Molly's Orchard Columbia Falls | 11 mi | 2 |
| Flowers | Crossroad Farm Jonesport | 12 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Smithereen Farm Eastport | 22 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Smithereen Farm Eastport | 22 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Smithereen Farm Eastport | 22 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | Jesse's Pumpkins Machias | in town | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: blueberries (2), flowers (2), strawberries (1), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: blueberries (2), flowers (2), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- September: apples (2), flowers (2), blackberries (1), raspberries (1), pumpkins (1)
- October: apples (2), pumpkins (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Maine; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Machias
In a typical year Machias sees its last frost around May 3 and the first one of fall around October 9. That leaves about 158 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Machias short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Maine | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 57–69 °F | 6 | 1 |
Late in the season it gets cool: October averages a high of 57 °F and a low of 39 °F near Machias.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Machias, 8 miles away. The actual dates in Machias 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 Machias, 8 mi away.
Illustration U-pick farms in Machias: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Machias, ME?
We know of one farm in Machias: Jesse's Pumpkins. Within 25 miles there are 4 more.
What can you pick in Machias?
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 Machias?
Around May 3 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 9. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Machias, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Machias?
Smithereen Farm in Eastport, about 22 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Maine is July to August.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Machias?
Molly's Orchard in Columbia Falls, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Maine is September to October.
Where is the closest flower farm to Machias?
Crossroad Farm in Jonesport, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with flowers in total. The usual season in Maine is July to September.
Know a farm we don't list yet? Tell us, we update the list regularly.