U-Pick Nearby
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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Swanton, VT
There's one place to pick your own fruit in Swanton. Another 6 are within 25 miles.
Ripe this week around Swanton
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Swanton, typically through early November. 4 farms within 25 mi, closest: West Swanton Orchards (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Vermont, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 1). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Swanton
- 10 mi Hall's Orchards Isle La Motte Apples
- 13 mi Northcourt Orchard Franklin Apples
- 13 mi Vaillancourt Blueberries Franklin Blueberries
- 17 mi Bell's Tree Farm Chazy Christmas trees
- 17 mi Island Blueberries Grand Isle Blueberries
- 21 mi Hackett's Orchard South Hero Apples
What you can pick near Swanton
Counting Swanton itself, we list 7 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 6 towns: 4 orchards with apples and 2 with blueberries. 5 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Swanton itself you'll find West Swanton Orchards, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 9 Fourth St. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | West Swanton Orchards Swanton | in town | 4 |
| Blueberries | Vaillancourt Blueberries Franklin | 13 mi | 2 |
What's usually ripe near Swanton
- July: blueberries (2)
- August: blueberries (2)
- September: apples (4)
- October: apples (4)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Vermont; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Swanton
In a typical year Swanton sees its last frost around May 1 and the first one of fall around October 12. That leaves about 161 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Swanton short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Vermont | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 56–69 °F | 7 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 40 °F and days reach 56 °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 Swanton, 4 miles away. The actual dates in Swanton 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 Swanton, 4 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Champlain Islands Farmers' Market-Saturday Grand Isle · 12 mi · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Franklin, VT 2 farms · 13 mi
- Colchester, VT 2 farms · 27 mi
- Jericho, VT 4 farms · 27 mi
- Peru, NY 2 farms · 30 mi
- Williston, VT 5 farms · 35 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Swanton: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Swanton, VT?
We know of one farm in Swanton: West Swanton Orchards. Within 25 miles there are 6 more.
What can you pick in Swanton?
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 Swanton?
Around May 1 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 12. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Swanton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Swanton?
Right in Swanton: West Swanton Orchards. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Vermont is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Swanton?
Vaillancourt Blueberries in Franklin, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Vermont is July to August.
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