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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Ripon, CA
Ripon has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 3 are within 25 miles. From Modesto, CA, Ripon lies roughly 12 miles to the northwest.
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Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples In season around Ripon, typically through late November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Harris Orchards (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for California, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around February 6). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Ripon
- 11 mi Pumpkinmaze at Dell'Osso Farms Lathrop Pumpkins
- 21 mi Blueberry Bluff Blueberries Waterford Blueberries
- 22 mi Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Patterson PumpkinsCorn maze
U-pick around Ripon
Within 25 miles of Ripon there are 4 farms on our map in 4 towns. Among them: 2 pumpkin patches, 1 with blueberries, 1 orchard with apples and 1 corn maze. 3 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Ripon itself you'll find Harris Orchards, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 600 N Ripon Rd. 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 | Pumpkinmaze at Dell'Osso Farms Lathrop | 11 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | Blueberry Bluff Blueberries Waterford | 21 mi | 1 |
| Apples | Harris Orchards Ripon | in town | 1 |
| Corn maze | Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Patterson | 22 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- May: blueberries (1)
- June: blueberries (1)
- July: blueberries (1)
- August: apples (1)
- September: apples (1), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (2), apples (1), corn maze (1)
- November: apples (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in California; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Ripon
In a typical year Ripon sees its last frost around February 6 and the first one of fall around December 1. That leaves about 304 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until December 1, pumpkin patches and orchards near Ripon often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in California | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to November | 67–94 °F | 1 | 1 |
In August the average high around Ripon is 94 °F. For apple picking, an early start beats the midday sun. By November nights drop to about 43 °F and days reach 67 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Ripon, 9 miles away. The actual dates in Ripon 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 Ripon, 9 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Modesto Certified Farmers' Market Modesto · 12 mi · Thu, Sat · year-round · SNAP/EBT
- Golden Villa Farmers' Market Stockton · 14 mi · Sat
Nearby towns
- Turlock, CA 1 farm · 26 mi
- Lodi, CA 3 farms · 30 mi
- Brentwood, CA 24 farms · 32 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Ripon: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Ripon, CA?
We know of one farm in Ripon: Harris Orchards. Within 25 miles there are 3 more.
What can you pick in Ripon?
The farms here list apples 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 Ripon?
Around February 6 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around December 1. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Ripon, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Ripon?
Pumpkinmaze at Dell'Osso Farms in Lathrop, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in California is October.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Ripon?
Blueberry Bluff Blueberries in Waterford, about 21 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.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Ripon?
Right in Ripon: Harris Orchards. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in California is August to November.
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