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There's one place to pick your own fruit in Sandisfield. Another 33 are within 25 miles. Sandisfield is about 28 miles west of Springfield, MA.
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- Apples Last weeks around Sandisfield, typically through early November. 15 farms within 25 mi, closest: Riiska Brook Orchard (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Massachusetts, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 3). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Sandisfield
- 9.3 mi The Berry Patch (West Granville) Granville Blueberries
- 11 mi West Granville Blueberries at Maple Corner Farm Granville Blueberries
- 12 mi Autumn Harvest Orchard, LLC Winchester Center ApplesPears
- 13 mi Roberts' Hillside Orchards Granville Apples
- 13 mi Sweet Wind Farm North Granby BlueberriesVegetables
- 16 mi Windy Hill Farm (Great Barrington) Great Barrington Apples
- 16 mi Lost Acres Orchard North Granby Apples
- 18 mi Old Barn Farm West Torrington BlueberriesRaspberries
- 18 mi Kelso Homestead Westhampton Blueberries
- 18 mi Ruwet Farm Torrington StrawberriesBlueberriesPumpkins
What you can pick near Sandisfield
Within 25 miles of Sandisfield there are 34 farms on our map in 24 towns. Among them: 15 orchards with apples, 14 with blueberries, 8 with raspberries, 6 with strawberries and 6 pumpkin patches. 24 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Sandisfield's own U-pick farm is Riiska Brook Orchard, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 101 New Hartford Road. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Riiska Brook Orchard Sandisfield | in town | 15 |
| Blueberries | The Berry Patch (West Granville) Granville | 9 mi | 14 |
| Raspberries | Old Barn Farm West Torrington | 18 mi | 8 |
| Strawberries | Ruwet Farm Torrington | 18 mi | 6 |
| Pumpkins | Ruwet Farm Torrington | 18 mi | 6 |
| Cherries | Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm LLC Kent | 23 mi | 2 |
| Peaches | Bushy Hill Orchard at Clark Farms Salmon Brook | 19 mi | 2 |
| Pears | Autumn Harvest Orchard, LLC Winchester Center | 12 mi | 2 |
| Corn maze | Mikey's Corn Maze Southwick | 20 mi | 2 |
| Flowers | Freund's Farm Market West Torrington | 18 mi | 2 |
| Sunflowers | K and P Berries Springfield | 22 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Vine Gate Lavender Floral Farm Hillsdale | 21 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Sandisfield
- June: strawberries (6)
- July: blueberries (14), raspberries (8), strawberries (6), cherries (2), flowers (2)
- August: blueberries (14), raspberries (8), peaches (2), flowers (2), sunflowers (1)
- September: apples (15), raspberries (8), pumpkins (6), peaches (2), corn maze (2), flowers (2), sunflowers (1)
- October: apples (15), pumpkins (6), corn maze (2)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Massachusetts; each farm sets its own dates.
Sandisfield picking calendar
In a typical year Sandisfield sees its last frost around May 3 and the first one of fall around October 11. That leaves about 161 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Sandisfield short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Massachusetts | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 57–69 °F | 7 | 1 |
October brings highs around 57 °F and mornings near 40 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Sandisfield, 9 miles away. The actual dates in Sandisfield 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 Sandisfield, 9 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Norfolk Farmers Market Norfolk · 7 mi · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Jun–Sep
More towns with U-pick near Sandisfield
- Granville, MA 3 farms · 11 mi
- North Granby, CT 2 farms · 14 mi
- West Torrington, CT 2 farms · 18 mi
- Becket, MA 2 farms · 18 mi
- Southwick, MA 2 farms · 19 mi
- Westhampton, MA 2 farms · 21 mi
- Springfield, MA 1 farm · 22 mi
- Southampton, MA 3 farms · 24 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Sandisfield: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Sandisfield, MA?
We know of one farm in Sandisfield: Riiska Brook Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 33 more.
What can you pick in Sandisfield?
The farms here list apples most often. Picking dates around Sandisfield move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Sandisfield?
Around May 3 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 11. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Sandisfield, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Sandisfield?
Right in Sandisfield: Riiska Brook Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 15 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Sandisfield?
The Berry Patch (West Granville) in Granville, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 14 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is July to August.
Where is the closest raspberry farm to Sandisfield?
Old Barn Farm in West Torrington, about 18 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with raspberries in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is July to September.
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