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There are 2 places to pick your own fruit in Schoharie. Another 11 are within 25 miles.
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- Apples Last weeks around Schoharie, typically through early November. 8 farms within 25 mi, closest: Terrace Mountain Orchard (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for New York, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 2). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Schoharie
- 3.6 mi PickAPumpkin Pumpkin Patch Esperance Pumpkins
- 4.7 mi Pick a Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch Esperance Pumpkins
- 11 mi Scotch Ridge Berry and Tree Farm Schenectady BlueberriesChristmas trees
- 15 mi Bellinger's Orchard Fultonville Apples
- 15 mi Altamont Orchards, Inc Altamont StrawberriesApplesPumpkins
- 17 mi Indian Ladder Farms Altamont ApplesBlueberriesPumpkinsRaspberries
- 19 mi Sand Flats Orchard Fonda Apples
- 23 mi Buhrmaster Family Farm Scotia StrawberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesChristmas trees
- 23 mi Stanton's Feura Farm Albany StrawberriesRaspberriesApplesPumpkins
- 24 mi Rogers Family Orchards Johnstown Apples
What you can pick near Schoharie
Counting Schoharie itself, we list 13 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 9 towns: 8 orchards with apples, 6 pumpkin patches, 3 with strawberries, 3 with blueberries and 3 with raspberries. 12 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Terrace Mountain Orchard Schoharie | in town | 8 |
| Pumpkins | Pumpkin Petes Schoharie | in town | 6 |
| Strawberries | Altamont Orchards, Inc Altamont | 15 mi | 3 |
| Blueberries | Scotch Ridge Berry and Tree Farm Schenectady | 11 mi | 3 |
| Raspberries | Indian Ladder Farms Altamont | 17 mi | 3 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (3)
- July: strawberries (3), blueberries (3), raspberries (3)
- August: blueberries (3), raspberries (3)
- September: apples (8), pumpkins (6), raspberries (3)
- October: apples (8), pumpkins (6)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in New York; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in Schoharie
The median last frost near Schoharie is May 2; the first fall frost arrives around October 13. That leaves about 163 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Schoharie short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in New York | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 59–71 °F | 7 | 1 |
| Pumpkins | September to October | 59–71 °F | 7 | 1 |
October brings highs around 59 °F and mornings near 38 °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 Schoharie, 2 miles away. The actual dates in Schoharie 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 Schoharie, 7 mi away.
Nearby towns
- Esperance, NY 2 farms · 4 mi
- Altamont, NY 2 farms · 16 mi
- Schenectady, NY 2 farms · 18 mi
- Albany, NY 1 farm · 23 mi
- Niskayuna, NY 2 farms · 26 mi
- Hagaman, NY 2 farms · 28 mi
- Milton, NY 2 farms · 29 mi
- Ballston Spa, NY 2 farms · 30 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Schoharie: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Schoharie, NY?
We list 2 farms in Schoharie, including Terrace Mountain Orchard and Pumpkin Petes. Another 11 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Schoharie?
The farms here list apples and 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 Schoharie?
Around May 2 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 13. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Schoharie, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Schoharie?
Right in Schoharie: Terrace Mountain Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with apples in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Schoharie?
Right in Schoharie: Pumpkin Petes. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Schoharie?
Altamont Orchards, Inc in Altamont, about 15 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in New York is June to July.
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