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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Mundelein, IL
We know of one U-pick farm in Mundelein. Another 25 are within 25 miles. Mundelein is about 19 miles northeast of Elgin, IL.
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Ripe this week around Mundelein
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from mid May.
Based on the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 29). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Mundelein
- 7.4 mi Krueger's Vegetable Farm Stand Lakemoor Tomatoes
- 8.2 mi Heinz Orchard Green Oaks Apples
- 14 mi Stade's Farm and Market McHenry ApplesPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesTomatoesVegetablesCorn maze
- 14 mi Pumpkin Patch Barrington Pumpkins
- 15 mi Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze Spring Grove Corn maze
- 15 mi Harvest Time Orchards Twin Lakes ApplesCherriesPumpkins
- 17 mi Sun Berry Orchard Farm \u2013 Woodstock Woodstock Apples
- 18 mi Oriole Springs Orchard Spring Grove Apples
- 18 mi Tom's Farm Market Huntley RaspberriesApplesStrawberriesCorn maze
- 18 mi Sun Berry Orchard Woodstock Apples
U-pick around Mundelein
Draw a 25-mile circle around Mundelein and you get 26 U-pick farms in 13 towns, including 17 orchards with apples, 9 pumpkin patches, 5 with strawberries, 5 with raspberries and 4 corn mazes. For 16 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
In Mundelein itself you'll find Sun Berry Orchard Farm \u2013 Mundelein, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 28111 N Fremont Center Rd. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Sun Berry Orchard Farm \u2013 Mundelein Mundelein | in town | 17 |
| Pumpkins | Stade's Farm and Market McHenry | 14 mi | 9 |
| Strawberries | Stade's Farm and Market McHenry | 14 mi | 5 |
| Raspberries | Stade's Farm and Market McHenry | 14 mi | 5 |
| Corn maze | Stade's Farm and Market McHenry | 14 mi | 4 |
| Cherries | Harvest Time Orchards Twin Lakes | 15 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | McCann Berry Farm Woodstock | 21 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Homestead Orchard Woodstock | 19 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Homestead Orchard Woodstock | 19 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Thompson's Strawberry Farm Bristol | 21 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Mundelein
- May: strawberries (5)
- June: strawberries (5), raspberries (5), cherries (2), blueberries (1)
- July: raspberries (5), cherries (2), blueberries (1), blackberries (1), sunflowers (1)
- August: apples (17), raspberries (5), blueberries (1), blackberries (1), sunflowers (1)
- September: apples (17), pumpkins (9), raspberries (5), corn maze (4), sunflowers (1)
- October: apples (17), pumpkins (9), corn maze (4)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Illinois; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Mundelein
Around Mundelein the last spring frost usually comes around April 29, and the first fall frost around October 20. That leaves about 172 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Illinois | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 61–81 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 61 °F and mornings near 42 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Mundelein, 1 mile away. The actual dates in Mundelein 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 Mundelein, 1 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Vernon Hills Park District Farmers Market Vernon Hills · 6 mi · Thu 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct
- MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market Liberytville · 6 mi · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Jun–Oct
- Crystal Lake Farmers Market Crystal Lake · 13 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Jun–Sep
- Open Air Farmers Market+ At The Dole Mansion Crystal Lake · 14 mi · Sun 10 AM–2 PM · Jun–Oct
Nearby towns
- Spring Grove, IL 2 farms · 17 mi
- Huntley, IL 3 farms · 19 mi
- Woodstock, IL 11 farms · 20 mi
- Marengo, IL 3 farms · 25 mi
- Kenosha, WI 1 farm · 26 mi
- Sturtevant, WI 2 farms · 29 mi
- Harvard, IL 4 farms · 31 mi
- Chicago, IL 2 farms · 33 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Mundelein: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Mundelein, IL?
We know of one farm in Mundelein: Sun Berry Orchard Farm \u2013 Mundelein. Within 25 miles there are 25 more.
What can you pick in Mundelein?
The farms here list apples most often. Each farm posts its own picking days, and they change from year to year.
When is the last frost in Mundelein?
Around April 29 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 20. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Mundelein, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Mundelein?
Right in Mundelein: Sun Berry Orchard Farm \u2013 Mundelein. Within 25 miles we list 17 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Illinois is August to October.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Mundelein?
Stade's Farm and Market in McHenry, about 14 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Illinois is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Mundelein?
Stade's Farm and Market in McHenry, about 14 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Illinois is May to June.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Tell us, we update the list regularly.