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Carving toolsWe know of one U-pick farm in Poynor. Another 5 are within 25 miles. From Tyler, TX, Poynor lies roughly 29 miles to the southwest.
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Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: blueberries from early May.
Based on the typical seasons for Texas, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 18). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
Within 25 miles of Poynor there are 6 farms on our map in 5 towns. Among them: 5 with blueberries, 2 with blackberries and 1 pumpkin patch. 3 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In Poynor itself you'll find Blueberry Basket, with blueberries. It sits on Ranch-to-Market Road 2588. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Blueberry Basket Poynor | in town | 5 |
| Blackberries | Echo Springs Blueberry Farm Brownsboro | 16 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | Hidden Oaks Pumpkin Farm Montalba | 14 mi | 1 |
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Texas; each farm sets its own dates.
In a typical year Poynor sees its last frost around March 18 and the first one of fall around November 12. That leaves about 242 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 12, pumpkin patches and orchards near Poynor often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in Texas | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | May to July | 83–94 °F | 5 | 1 |
Blueberry season here runs into July, when afternoon highs average 94 °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 Poynor, 11 miles away. The actual dates in Poynor 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 Poynor, 11 mi away.
Illustration Viral pumpkin hack
The drill attachment that ends scooping by hand, plus the test-winning carving kit.
Carving toolsWe know of one farm in Poynor: Blueberry Basket. Within 25 miles there are 5 more.
The farms here list blueberries most often. Before a trip to Poynor, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
Around March 18 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 12. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Poynor, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Right in Poynor: Blueberry Basket. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Texas is May to July.
Echo Springs Blueberry Farm in Brownsboro, about 16 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blackberries in total. The usual season in Texas is May to July.
Hidden Oaks Pumpkin Farm in Montalba, about 14 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Texas is September to October.
Know a farm we don't list yet? Let us know and we'll add it.