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We know of one U-pick farm in Patterson. Another 4 are within 25 miles. Patterson is about 15 miles southwest of Modesto, CA.
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Ripe this week around Patterson
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples In season around Patterson, typically through late November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Harris Orchards (22 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for California, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around February 26). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Patterson
- 19 mi R.A.M. Farms Turlock Corn mazePumpkins
- 22 mi Harris Orchards Ripon Apples
- 23 mi Pumpkinmaze at Dell'Osso Farms Lathrop Pumpkins
- 24 mi Blueberry Bluff Blueberries Waterford Blueberries
What you can pick near Patterson
Counting Patterson itself, we list 5 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 5 towns: 3 pumpkin patches, 2 corn mazes, 1 with blueberries and 1 orchard with apples. For 4 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
In Patterson itself you'll find Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins and corn maze. It posts updates online and sits on 2665 Sperry Ave. 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 | Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Patterson | in town | 3 |
| Corn maze | Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Patterson | in town | 2 |
| Blueberries | Blueberry Bluff Blueberries Waterford | 24 mi | 1 |
| Apples | Harris Orchards Ripon | 22 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Patterson
- May: blueberries (1)
- June: blueberries (1)
- July: blueberries (1)
- August: apples (1)
- September: corn maze (2), apples (1)
- October: pumpkins (3), corn maze (2), apples (1)
- November: apples (1)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in California; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Patterson
Around Patterson the last spring frost usually comes around February 26, and the first fall frost around November 29. That leaves about 273 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 29, pumpkin patches and orchards near Patterson often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in California | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn maze | September to October | 85–95 °F | 1 | 1 |
| Pumpkins | October | 85 °F | 1 | 1 |
Corn maze season here runs into September, when afternoon highs average 95 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Patterson, 15 miles away. The actual dates in Patterson 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 Patterson, 15 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Modesto Certified Farmers' Market Modesto · 16 mi · Thu, Sat · year-round · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Turlock, CA 1 farm · 19 mi
- Morgan Hill, CA 3 farms · 35 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Patterson: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Patterson, CA?
We know of one farm in Patterson: Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 4 more.
What can you pick in Patterson?
The farms here list pumpkins and corn maze most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Patterson?
Around February 26 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 29. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Patterson, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Patterson?
Right in Patterson: Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in California is October.
Where is the closest corn maze to Patterson?
Right in Patterson: Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in California is September to October.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Patterson?
Blueberry Bluff Blueberries in Waterford, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in California is May to July.
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