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We know of one U-pick farm in Nickerson. Another 6 are within 25 miles. Nickerson is about 32 miles northwest of Omaha, NE.
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Ripe this week around Nickerson
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 Nebraska, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 23). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Nickerson
- 15 mi Nelson Produce Farm Valley PumpkinsStrawberriesTomatoesFlowersVegetables
- 18 mi Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch Blair Pumpkins
- 19 mi Country Road Bees North Bend BlackberriesSunflowersTomatoesVegetables
- 20 mi Pooley's Pumpkin Patch Bennington Pumpkins
- 21 mi Big Red Barn & Pumpkin Farm Omaha Pumpkins
- 22 mi Country Bouquet Omaha FlowersVegetables
What you can pick near Nickerson
Counting Nickerson itself, we list 7 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 6 towns: 5 pumpkin patches, 2 for cut flowers, 1 with strawberries, 1 with blackberries and 1 with sunflowers. For 4 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
The one farm inside Nickerson is Pumpkin Hollow, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 289 County Road N Boulevard. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Pumpkin Hollow Nickerson | in town | 5 |
| Flowers | Nelson Produce Farm Valley | 15 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Nelson Produce Farm Valley | 15 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Country Road Bees North Bend | 19 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Country Road Bees North Bend | 19 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Nickerson
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: flowers (2), strawberries (1), blackberries (1)
- August: flowers (2), blackberries (1), sunflowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (5), flowers (2), blackberries (1), sunflowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (5)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Nebraska; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Nickerson
In a typical year Nickerson sees its last frost around April 23 and the first one of fall around October 15. That leaves about 172 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Nebraska | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 65–78 °F | 5 | 1 |
October brings highs around 65 °F and mornings near 40 °F, so pack a warm layer for the pumpkin patch.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Nickerson, 7 miles away. The actual dates in Nickerson 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 Nickerson, 7 mi away.
Nearby towns
- Omaha, NE 3 farms · 22 mi
- Bellevue, NE 1 farm · 36 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Nickerson: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Nickerson, NE?
We know of one farm in Nickerson: Pumpkin Hollow. Within 25 miles there are 6 more.
What can you pick in Nickerson?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Before a trip to Nickerson, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Nickerson?
Around April 23 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Nickerson, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Nickerson?
Right in Nickerson: Pumpkin Hollow. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Nebraska is September to October.
What is the nearest flower farm to Nickerson?
Nelson Produce Farm in Valley, about 15 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with flowers in total. The usual season in Nebraska is July to September.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Nickerson?
Nelson Produce Farm in Valley, about 15 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Nebraska is June to July.
If a farm is missing here, Send us a tip, we update the list regularly.