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We know of one U-pick farm in Orono. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
Ripe this week around Orono
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from early June.
Based on the typical seasons for Maine, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 13). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Orono
- 22 mi North Chester Orchard Lincoln ApplesPumpkinsChristmas trees
- 23 mi Langley's Strawberries Hermon StrawberriesPumpkins
- 23 mi Harris Orchard So. Brewer Apples
- 24 mi RJ Hall's Family Farm Bradford StrawberriesPumpkins
U-pick around Orono
Within 25 miles of Orono there are 5 farms on our map in 5 towns. Among them: 3 pumpkin patches, 2 with strawberries, 2 orchards with apples and 1 with blueberries. For 4 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Orono's own U-pick farm is Alexander's Wild Maine Blueberries, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 79 Alexander Way. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | North Chester Orchard Lincoln | 22 mi | 3 |
| Strawberries | Langley's Strawberries Hermon | 23 mi | 2 |
| Apples | North Chester Orchard Lincoln | 22 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | Alexander's Wild Maine Blueberries Orono | in town | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (2)
- July: strawberries (2), blueberries (1)
- August: blueberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (3), apples (2)
- October: pumpkins (3), apples (2)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Maine; each farm sets its own dates.
Orono picking calendar
In a typical year Orono sees its last frost around May 13 and the first one of fall around September 28. That leaves about 137 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Orono often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Maine | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | July to August | 78–79 °F | 7 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Orono, 13 miles away. The actual dates in Orono 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 Orono, 13 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
- Lincoln, ME 2 farms · 24 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Orono: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Orono, ME?
We know of one farm in Orono: Alexander's Wild Maine Blueberries. Within 25 miles there are 4 more.
What can you pick in Orono?
The farms here list blueberries most often. A warm spring or a cold snap shifts the dates, so confirm with the farm before you drive out.
When is the last frost in Orono?
Around May 13 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around September 28. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Orono, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Orono?
North Chester Orchard in Lincoln, about 22 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Maine is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Orono?
Langley's Strawberries in Hermon, about 23 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Maine is June to July.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Orono?
North Chester Orchard in Lincoln, about 22 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Maine is September to October.
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