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We know of one U-pick farm in San Tan Valley. Another 13 are within 25 miles. San Tan Valley is about 18 miles southeast of Gilbert, AZ.
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- Corn maze In season around San Tan Valley, typically through late November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Vertuccio Farms (14 mi).
- Apples Last weeks around San Tan Valley, typically through early November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Mother Nature's Farm (20 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Arizona, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around February 1). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around San Tan Valley
- 4.3 mi Schnepf Farms Queen Creek
- 8.4 mi Hagen Farms Queen Creek
- 14 mi Arizona Pumpkin Patch Gilbert Gilbert Pumpkins
- 14 mi Vertuccio Farms Mesa Christmas treesCorn mazePeachesPumpkins
- 18 mi Valley View Christmas Trees - Gilbert Gilbert Christmas trees
- 18 mi Valley View Christmas Tree - Pecos Road Gilbert Christmas trees
- 19 mi Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch Chandler Pumpkins
- 19 mi Valley View Christmas Trees - Chandler Chandler Christmas trees
- 20 mi Mother Nature's Farm Gilbert ApplesChristmas treesCorn mazePeachesPumpkinsVegetables
- 20 mi Valley View Christmas Tree - Baseline Gilbert Christmas trees
U-pick around San Tan Valley
Draw a 25-mile circle around San Tan Valley and you get 14 U-pick farms in 7 towns, including 6 pumpkin patches, 2 with peaches, 2 corn mazes and 1 orchard with apples. 13 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In San Tan Valley itself you'll find Arizona Pumpkin Patch Queen Creek, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 193 East Hunt Highway. 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 | Arizona Pumpkin Patch Queen Creek San Tan Valley | in town | 6 |
| Peaches | Vertuccio Farms Mesa | 14 mi | 2 |
| Corn maze | Vertuccio Farms Mesa | 14 mi | 2 |
| Apples | Mother Nature's Farm Gilbert | 20 mi | 1 |
Month by month around San Tan Valley
- May: peaches (2)
- June: peaches (2)
- July: peaches (2)
- August: peaches (2), apples (1)
- September: pumpkins (6), corn maze (2), apples (1)
- October: pumpkins (6), corn maze (2), apples (1)
- November: corn maze (2)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Arizona; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in San Tan Valley
The median last frost near San Tan Valley is February 1; the first fall frost arrives around December 11. That leaves about 315 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until December 11, pumpkin patches and orchards near San Tan Valley often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in Arizona | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 91–101 °F | 1 | 1 |
In September the average high around San Tan Valley is 101 °F. For the pumpkin patch, an early start beats the midday sun.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to San Tan Valley, 7 miles away. The actual dates in San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley, 12 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Gilbert Farmers Market Gilbert · 18 mi · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Jan–Apr
U-pick in nearby towns
- Queen Creek, AZ 2 farms · 6.3 mi
- Mesa, AZ 1 farm · 14 mi
- Gilbert, AZ 5 farms · 18 mi
- Chandler, AZ 2 farms · 19 mi
- Tempe, AZ 2 farms · 24 mi
- Phoenix, AZ 5 farms · 35 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in San Tan Valley: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in San Tan Valley, AZ?
We know of one farm in San Tan Valley: Arizona Pumpkin Patch Queen Creek. Within 25 miles there are 13 more.
What can you pick in San Tan Valley?
The farms here list pumpkins 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 San Tan Valley?
Around February 1 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around December 11. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest San Tan Valley, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to San Tan Valley?
Right in San Tan Valley: Arizona Pumpkin Patch Queen Creek. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Arizona is September to October.
What is the nearest peach orchard to San Tan Valley?
Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, about 14 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with peaches in total. The usual season in Arizona is May to August.
What is the nearest corn maze to San Tan Valley?
Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, about 14 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in Arizona is September to November.
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