The Berry Patch

Pumpkins

The Berry Patch, a U-pick farm, is located at 785 280 Street in Nevada. Going by its name, the farm is known for pumpkins.

We found The Berry 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.

Farm details
Type	U-pick farm
Address	785 280 Street Nevada, IA 50201
What to pick	Pumpkins
Typical season in Iowa	Pumpkins: September to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather
Frost dates	Last spring frost around April 26 First fall frost around October 12 median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 5 mi away
Weather in season	Pumpkins: highs 63–76 °F, rain on ~6 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 5 mi away
Distance	25 mi north of Des Moines, IA straight line, the drive is longer

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What's ripe at The Berry 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 Berry Patch follow the typical seasons for Iowa, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 26). Crops ripen with the weather, not the calendar, so confirm with the farm the day before.

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About The Berry Patch

What is the address of The Berry Patch?

The address is 785 280 Street, Nevada, IA 50201.

What other U-pick farms are near The Berry Patch?

Center Grove Orchard in Huxley (5 miles), The Berry Patch (Nevada) in Nevada (5 miles) and DeMoss Pumpkin Farm in Ames (12 miles).

When is the best time to visit The Berry Patch?

The Berry Patch is in Iowa, where the usual window is September–October for pumpkins. At the weather station nearest The Berry Patch, the last spring frost comes around April 26 and the first fall frost around October 12. Check with The Berry Patch for the current picking days.

Is The Berry Patch close to Des Moines?

The Berry Patch is about 25 miles north of Des Moines, IA, measured in a straight line. Check the route before you leave, since back roads to farms can add miles.

What is the weather like for pumpkin picking near Nevada?

During the usual pumpkin season in Iowa (September to October), daytime highs near Nevada average 63–76 °F, with measurable rain on about 6 days a month. A jacket helps on cool mornings. The numbers are 30-year NOAA averages (1991–2020), and a given week can run hotter or cooler.