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Macon has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 3 are within 25 miles. From Columbia, MO, Macon lies roughly 61 miles to the north.
Ripe this week around Macon
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Macon, typically through early November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: West Orchards (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Missouri, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 8). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Macon
- 8.2 mi England Street Orchard and Apiary Callao Apples
- 15 mi North 40 Pumpkin Patch Callao Pumpkins
- 24 mi Lost Branch Blueberry Farm Brashear Blueberries
The Macon area at a glance
Counting Macon itself, we list 4 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 3 towns: 2 orchards with apples, 1 with blueberries and 1 pumpkin patch. 2 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Macon's own U-pick farm is West Orchards, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 875 Jewell Avenue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | West Orchards Macon | in town | 2 |
| Blueberries | Lost Branch Blueberry Farm Brashear | 24 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | North 40 Pumpkin Patch Callao | 15 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Macon
- June: blueberries (1)
- July: blueberries (1)
- August: apples (2), blueberries (1)
- September: apples (2), pumpkins (1)
- October: apples (2), pumpkins (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Missouri; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Macon
In a typical year Macon sees its last frost around April 8 and the first one of fall around October 28. That leaves about 201 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Missouri | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 67–86 °F | 5 | 1 |
Apple season here runs into August, when afternoon highs average 86 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick. By October nights drop to about 45 °F and days reach 67 °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 Macon, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Macon 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 Macon, 5 mi away.
More towns with U-pick near Macon
- Callao, MO 2 farms · 11 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Macon: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Macon, MO?
We know of one farm in Macon: West Orchards. Within 25 miles there are 3 more.
What can you pick in Macon?
The farms here list apples most often. Before a trip to Macon, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Macon?
Around April 8 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 28. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Macon, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Macon?
Right in Macon: West Orchards. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Missouri is August to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Macon?
Lost Branch Blueberry Farm in Brashear, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Missouri is June to August.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Macon?
North 40 Pumpkin Patch in Callao, about 15 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Missouri is September to October.
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