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Plattsmouth has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 11 are within 25 miles. From Omaha, NE, Plattsmouth lies roughly 21 miles to the south.
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- Apples Last weeks around Plattsmouth, typically through early November. 7 farms within 25 mi, closest: Kiser Orchard (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Nebraska, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 23). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Plattsmouth
- 12 mi Union Orchard Nebraska City ApplesPumpkinsStrawberries
- 13 mi Bloom Where You're Planted Farm & Pumpkin Patch Weeping Water Pumpkins
- 13 mi Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch Papillion Pumpkins
- 14 mi Trees, Shrubs & More Bellevue ApplesBlackberriesPears
- 19 mi Vala's Pumpkin Patch Gretna Pumpkins
- 20 mi Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patch Council Bluffs ApplesPumpkins
- 20 mi The Pumpkin Barn Council Bluffs Pumpkins
- 23 mi Douglas Orchard Carter Lake ApplesBlueberriesRaspberries
- 23 mi Welch's Orchard Pumpkin Patch Council Bluffs ApplesPumpkins
- 23 mi Chisholm Family Farm Lincoln PumpkinsVegetables
What you can pick near Plattsmouth
Counting Plattsmouth itself, we list 12 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 9 towns: 9 pumpkin patches, 7 orchards with apples, 1 with strawberries, 1 with blueberries and 1 with blackberries. 7 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In Plattsmouth itself you'll find Kiser Orchard, with apples. It sits on 105 Church Road. 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 | Union Orchard Nebraska City | 12 mi | 9 |
| Apples | Kiser Orchard Plattsmouth | in town | 7 |
| Strawberries | Union Orchard Nebraska City | 12 mi | 1 |
| Blueberries | Douglas Orchard Carter Lake | 23 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Trees, Shrubs & More Bellevue | 14 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Douglas Orchard Carter Lake | 23 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Ditmars Orchard Council Bluffs | 25 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Trees, Shrubs & More Bellevue | 14 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Plattsmouth
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: strawberries (1), blueberries (1), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: blueberries (1), blackberries (1), raspberries (1), peaches (1)
- September: pumpkins (9), apples (7), blackberries (1), raspberries (1), peaches (1)
- October: pumpkins (9), apples (7)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Nebraska; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Plattsmouth
In a typical year Plattsmouth sees its last frost around April 23 and the first one of fall around October 11. That leaves about 170 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Nebraska | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 67–79 °F | 4 | 1 |
October brings highs around 67 °F and mornings near 40 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Plattsmouth, 8 miles away. The actual dates in Plattsmouth 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 Plattsmouth, 8 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Plattsmouth Downtown Farmers Market Plattsmouth · 3 mi · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Jun–Sep
U-pick in nearby towns
- Bellevue, NE 1 farm · 14 mi
- Council Bluffs, IA 4 farms · 22 mi
- Omaha, NE 3 farms · 30 mi
- Lincoln, NE 5 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Plattsmouth: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Plattsmouth, NE?
We know of one farm in Plattsmouth: Kiser Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 11 more.
What can you pick in Plattsmouth?
The farms here list apples 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 Plattsmouth?
Around April 23 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 11. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Plattsmouth, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Plattsmouth?
Union Orchard in Nebraska City, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Nebraska is September to October.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Plattsmouth?
Right in Plattsmouth: Kiser Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Nebraska is September to October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Plattsmouth?
Union Orchard in Nebraska City, about 12 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.
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