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There's one place to pick your own fruit in New Bern. Another 2 are within 25 miles. New Bern is about 81 miles northeast of Wilmington, NC.
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Ripe this week around New Bern
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 North Carolina, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 23). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around New Bern
- <1 mi Nelson Blueberry Farm Bridgeton Blueberries
- 24 mi Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm Newport Strawberries
The New Bern area at a glance
Within 25 miles of New Bern there are 3 farms on our map in 3 towns. Among them: 2 with blueberries and 1 with strawberries. 3 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In New Bern itself you'll find Morris Blueberry Farm, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 800 Us Highway 17 North. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Morris Blueberry Farm New Bern | in town | 2 |
| Strawberries | Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm Newport | 24 mi | 1 |
Month by month around New Bern
- April: strawberries (1)
- May: strawberries (1)
- June: blueberries (2), strawberries (1)
- July: blueberries (2)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in North Carolina; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in New Bern
The median last frost near New Bern is March 23; the first fall frost arrives around November 15. That leaves about 237 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 15, pumpkin patches and orchards near New Bern often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in North Carolina | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | June to July | 87–90 °F | 9 | 1 |
In July the average high around New Bern is 90 °F. For blueberry picking, an early start beats the midday sun. It rains on about 9 days a month during blueberry season here. Fields can close after a downpour, so check the farm's page or call on wet days.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to New Bern, 4 miles away. The actual dates in New Bern 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 New Bern, 4 mi away.
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Illustration U-pick farms in New Bern: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in New Bern, NC?
We know of one farm in New Bern: Morris Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 2 more.
What can you pick in New Bern?
The farms here list blueberries most often. Each farm posts its own picking days, and they change from year to year.
When is the last frost in New Bern?
Around March 23 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest New Bern, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to New Bern?
Right in New Bern: Morris Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is June to July.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to New Bern?
Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm in Newport, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in North Carolina is April to June.
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