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Apple gadgetsThere's one place to pick your own fruit in Manson.
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Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: blueberries from early July.
Based on the typical seasons for Washington, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 17). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
In a typical year Manson sees its last frost around April 17 and the first one of fall around October 22. That leaves about 187 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Washington | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | July to August | 87 °F | 1 | 1 |
Blueberry season here runs into July, when afternoon highs average 87 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Manson, 9 miles away. The actual dates in Manson 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 Manson, 9 mi away.
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Apple gadgetsWe know of one farm in Manson: Blueberry Hills Farms.
The farms here list blueberries most often. Before a trip to Manson, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
Around April 17 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 22. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Manson, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
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