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Rochester has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 12 are within 25 miles. From Tacoma, WA, Rochester lies roughly 44 miles to the southwest.
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Ripe this week around Rochester
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: flowers from mid June.
Based on the typical seasons for Washington, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 22). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Rochester
- 7.9 mi The Pumpkin Patch Centralia Pumpkins
- 14 mi Bunker Creek Berry Patch Chehalis Pumpkins
- 14 mi RutledgeCorn Maze Olympia Corn maze
- 16 mi Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm Olympia Pumpkins
- 19 mi Rutledge Family Farm Olympia Corn mazePumpkins
- 21 mi WillyTee's Pumpkin Patch - Teitzel Family Farm Chehalis Pumpkins
- 21 mi Josephson Blueberry Farm Olympia Blueberries
- 21 mi Friendly Grove Blueberry Farm Olympia Blueberries
- 21 mi Carr's Washingtin State Certified Organic Blueberry Farm Olympia Blueberries
- 21 mi Gile Blueberry Farm Olympia Blueberries
What you can pick near Rochester
Counting Rochester itself, we list 13 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 5 towns: 6 pumpkin patches, 5 with blueberries, 2 corn mazes and 1 for cut flowers. 12 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Rochester itself you'll find Black River Blues Blueberry Farm, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 132 Moon Road Southwest. 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 | The Pumpkin Patch Centralia | 8 mi | 6 |
| Blueberries | Black River Blues Blueberry Farm Rochester | in town | 5 |
| Corn maze | RutledgeCorn Maze Olympia | 14 mi | 2 |
| Flowers | Lynch Creek Dahlias Shelton | 22 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Rochester
- June: flowers (1)
- July: blueberries (5), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (5), flowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (6), corn maze (2), flowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (6), corn maze (2)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Washington; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Rochester
Around Rochester the last spring frost usually comes around April 22, and the first fall frost around October 27. That leaves about 188 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Washington | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | July to August | 78 °F | 2 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Rochester, 11 miles away. The actual dates in Rochester 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 Rochester, 11 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Tenino Farmers Market Tenino · 13 mi · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · May–Sep · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Chehalis, WA 2 farms · 17 mi
- Olympia, WA 9 farms · 20 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Rochester: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Rochester, WA?
We know of one farm in Rochester: Black River Blues Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 12 more.
What can you pick in Rochester?
The farms here list blueberries 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 Rochester?
Around April 22 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 27. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Rochester, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Rochester?
The Pumpkin Patch in Centralia, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Washington is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Rochester?
Right in Rochester: Black River Blues Blueberry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Washington is July to August.
Where is the closest corn maze to Rochester?
RutledgeCorn Maze in Olympia, about 14 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in Washington is September to October.
Also in Rochester: 2 Christmas tree farms on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
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