The Briar Patch
Pumpkins
The Briar Patch, a U-pick farm, is located at 1399 Sherwood Road in Mount Hope. As the name says, pumpkins are the draw here.
The Briar Patch is listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism farm. We haven't confirmed what you can pick there this year, so check before you drive out.
Farm details | Type | U-pick farm |
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| Address | 1399 Sherwood Road
Mount Hope, WV 25880 |
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| What to pick | Pumpkins |
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| Typical season in West Virginia | Pumpkins: September to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather |
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| Frost dates | Last spring frost around April 21
First fall frost around October 19
median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 6 mi away |
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| Weather in season | Pumpkins: highs 65–75 °F, rain on ~7 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 6 mi away |
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| Distance | 90 mi southeast of Meads, KY 91 mi southeast of Ironville, KY straight line, the drive is longer |
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What's ripe at The Briar 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 Briar Patch follow the typical seasons for West Virginia, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 21). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
About The Briar Patch
What is the address of The Briar Patch?
The address is 1399 Sherwood Road, Mount Hope, WV 25880.
What other U-pick farms are near The Briar Patch?
Blueberry Hill (Flat Top) in Coal City (21 miles) and Blueberry Hill in Flat Top (22 miles).
When can you pick at The Briar Patch?
The Briar Patch is in West Virginia, where the usual window is September–October for pumpkins. At the weather station nearest The Briar Patch, the last spring frost comes around April 21 and the first fall frost around October 19. Call ahead: The Briar Patch may open earlier or later depending on the crop.
How far is The Briar Patch from Meads?
The Briar Patch is about 90 miles southeast of Meads, KY, measured in a straight line, and about 91 miles from Ironville, KY. 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 Mount Hope?
During the usual pumpkin season in West Virginia (September to October), daytime highs near Mount Hope average 65–75 °F, with measurable rain on about 7 days a month. Dress in layers, since early mornings are cool. These are NOAA 1991–2020 averages from the nearest weather station, not a forecast.
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