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The Mater Patch

Pumpkins

The Mater Patch, a U-pick farm, is located at 7791 Taft Lane in Millwood. Going by its name, the farm is known for pumpkins.

We found The Mater Patch in the USDA's agritourism directory. Which crops are pick-your-own can change from year to year, so ask the farm before you go.

TypeU-pick farm
Address7791 Taft Lane
Millwood, GA 31550
What to pickPumpkins
Typical season in Georgia
Pumpkins: September to October
usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather
Frost datesLast spring frost around March 11
First fall frost around November 17
median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 14 mi away
Weather in season
Pumpkins: highs 80–87 °F, rain on ~5 days/month
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 14 mi away
Distance
85 mi northwest of Jacksonville, FL
straight line, the drive is longer
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What's ripe at The Mater Patch this week

Week of November 2 · updates automatically

Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.

Dates for The Mater Patch follow the typical seasons for Georgia, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 11). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.

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About The Mater Patch

Where is The Mater Patch?

The address is 7791 Taft Lane, Millwood, GA 31550.

Where else can you pick your own near The Mater Patch?

The Red Barn (formerly the Berry Patch) in Manor (9.4 miles), The Mater Patch in Homerville (9.5 miles) and Nettles Blueberries in Homerville (14 miles).

When is the best time to visit The Mater Patch?

The Mater Patch is in Georgia, where the usual window is September–October for pumpkins. At the weather station nearest The Mater Patch, the last spring frost comes around March 11 and the first fall frost around November 17. Call ahead: The Mater Patch may open earlier or later depending on the crop.

Is The Mater Patch close to Jacksonville?

The Mater Patch is about 85 miles northwest of Jacksonville, FL, measured in a straight line. Road distance is usually a bit longer, so use the directions link for the drive time.

What is the weather like for pumpkin picking near Millwood?

During the usual pumpkin season in Georgia (September to October), daytime highs near Millwood average 80–87 °F, with measurable rain on about 5 days a month. Arrive at opening time if you can, the afternoons get hot. Averages only (NOAA, 1991–2020), so check the forecast before you go.

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