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Ramona has 2 U-pick farms. Another 22 are within 25 miles. Ramona is about 14 miles east of Escondido, CA.
Ripe this week around Ramona
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples In season around Ramona, typically through late November. 9 farms within 25 mi, closest: Julian Farm and Orchard (13 mi).
- Flowers Last weeks around Ramona, typically through mid November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Julian Farm and Orchard (13 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for California, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 19). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Ramona
- 9.8 mi Be Wise Ranch \u2013 Strawberry Picking San Diego Escondido Strawberries
- 11 mi Pinery Pumpkin Patch - Rancho Bernardo San Diego Pumpkins
- 11 mi Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm San Diego Pumpkins
- 11 mi Wholesome Heritage Farms Escondido Strawberries
- 12 mi Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures Julian PumpkinsVegetables
- 13 mi Julian Farm and Orchard Julian ApplesBlackberriesFlowersPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesVegetables
- 13 mi Calico Ranch Julian ApplesPears
- 13 mi Old Peacefield Orchard Julian Apples
- 15 mi Apple Starr Orchard Julian Apples
- 15 mi Apples and Art Orchards (Gastil Orchards) Julian Apples
U-pick around Ramona
Draw a 25-mile circle around Ramona and you get 24 U-pick farms in 9 towns, including 10 pumpkin patches, 9 orchards with apples, 4 with strawberries, 2 with pears and 2 for cut flowers. For 15 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch Ramona | in town | 10 |
| Apples | Julian Farm and Orchard Julian | 13 mi | 9 |
| Strawberries | Be Wise Ranch \u2013 Strawberry Picking San Diego Escondido | 10 mi | 4 |
| Pears | Calico Ranch Julian | 13 mi | 2 |
| Flowers | Julian Farm and Orchard Julian | 13 mi | 2 |
| Blackberries | Julian Farm and Orchard Julian | 13 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Julian Farm and Orchard Julian | 13 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Summer's Past Farm Pine Valley | 22 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | The Lavender Fields Valley Center | 20 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Ramona
- March: strawberries (4)
- April: strawberries (4), flowers (2)
- May: strawberries (4), flowers (2)
- June: strawberries (4), flowers (2), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- July: strawberries (4), flowers (2), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: apples (9), strawberries (4), flowers (2), blackberries (1), raspberries (1)
- September: apples (9), strawberries (4), flowers (2), raspberries (1), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (10), apples (9), flowers (2), corn maze (1)
- November: apples (9)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in California; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Ramona
Around Ramona the last spring frost usually comes around March 19, and the first fall frost around November 23. That leaves about 248 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 23, pumpkin patches and orchards near Ramona often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in California | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | October | 80 °F | 1 | 2 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Ramona, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Ramona 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 Ramona, 3 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Ramona Grange Growers Exchange CFM Ramona · 1 mi · Thu 4:30 PM–7:30 PM · SNAP/EBT
- El Cajon Farmers Market Non-Certified El Cajon · 18 mi · Sat 8 AM–9 AM, Sun 9 AM–1 PM
- Mira Mesa Farmers' Market San Diego · 19 mi · Tue 3 PM–7 PM · Feb–Oct
Nearby towns
- Escondido, CA 2 farms · 10 mi
- Julian, CA 10 farms · 14 mi
- San Diego, CA 5 farms · 17 mi
- El Cajon, CA 1 farm · 17 mi
- Valley Center, CA 3 farms · 20 mi
- Bonita, CA 2 farms · 27 mi
- Carlsbad, CA 2 farms · 27 mi
- Chula Vista, CA 1 farm · 29 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Ramona: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Ramona, CA?
We list 2 farms in Ramona, including Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch and Temecula Pumpkin Patch. Another 22 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Ramona?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Each farm posts its own picking days, and they change from year to year.
When is the last frost in Ramona?
Around March 19 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 23. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Ramona, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Ramona?
Right in Ramona: Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 10 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in California is October.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Ramona?
Julian Farm and Orchard in Julian, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with apples in total. The usual season in California is August to November.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Ramona?
Be Wise Ranch \u2013 Strawberry Picking San Diego in Escondido, about 10 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in California is March to September.
Also in Ramona: 1 Christmas tree farm on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Let us know, we update the list regularly.