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Mentone has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 7 are within 25 miles. Mentone is about 37 miles south of Chattanooga, TN.
Ripe this week around Mentone
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 Alabama, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 8). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Mentone
- 12 mi Bertie K. Burton Henagar Blueberries
- 14 mi Gilbert Strawberry Farm Henagar Strawberries
- 15 mi Lookout Lavender Farm Rising Fawn Lavender
- 16 mi Loughridge Farm Pumpkin Patch Trion Pumpkins
- 18 mi Sand Mountain Vineyards Henagar Grapes
- 20 mi Lone Oak Henagar BlackberriesGrapes
- 24 mi Do Well Homestead Shannon Blueberries
What you can pick near Mentone
Counting Mentone itself, we list 8 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 5 towns: 3 with blueberries, 2 with grapes, 1 with strawberries, 1 with blackberries and 1 pumpkin patch. 3 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
The one farm inside Mentone is The Straw House Blueberry Farm, with blueberries. It sits on 331 Road 944. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | The Straw House Blueberry Farm Mentone | in town | 3 |
| Grapes | Sand Mountain Vineyards Henagar | 18 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Gilbert Strawberry Farm Henagar | 14 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Lone Oak Henagar | 20 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | Loughridge Farm Pumpkin Patch Trion | 16 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Lookout Lavender Farm Rising Fawn | 15 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- March: strawberries (1)
- April: strawberries (1)
- May: blueberries (3), strawberries (1), blackberries (1)
- June: blueberries (3), blackberries (1)
- July: blueberries (3), blackberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (1)
- October: pumpkins (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Alabama; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Mentone
In a typical year Mentone sees its last frost around April 8 and the first one of fall around October 29. That leaves about 202 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Alabama | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | May to July | 77–86 °F | 8 | 1 |
Plan for heat if you go for blueberry picking: July highs near Mentone average 86 °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 Mentone, 4 miles away. The actual dates in Mentone 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 Mentone, 4 mi away.
Nearby towns
- Henagar, AL 4 farms · 15 mi
- Rome, GA 3 farms · 26 mi
- Scottsboro, AL 2 farms · 32 mi
- Ringgold, GA 2 farms · 33 mi
- Albertville, AL 2 farms · 35 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Mentone: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Mentone, AL?
We know of one farm in Mentone: The Straw House Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 7 more.
What can you pick in Mentone?
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 Mentone?
Around April 8 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 29. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Mentone, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Mentone?
Right in Mentone: The Straw House Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Alabama is May to July.
Where is the closest grape farm to Mentone?
Sand Mountain Vineyards in Henagar, about 18 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with grapes in total.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Mentone?
Gilbert Strawberry Farm in Henagar, about 14 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Alabama is March to May.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Tell us and we'll add it.