Johnson's Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Johnson's Pumpkins, a U-pick farm, is located at IL-64 in Sycamore. As the name says, pumpkins are the draw here.

Johnson's Pumpkins is listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism farm. We haven't confirmed what you can pick there this year, so check before you drive out.

Farm details
Type	U-pick farm
Address	IL-64 Sycamore, IL 60178
What to pick	Pumpkins
Typical season in Illinois	Pumpkins: September to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather
Frost dates	Last spring frost around April 24 First fall frost around October 18 median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 5 mi away
Weather in season	Pumpkins: highs 62–75 °F, rain on ~6 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 5 mi away
Distance	22 mi west of Elgin, IL 26 mi northwest of Aurora, IL straight line, the drive is longer

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What's ripe at Johnson's Pumpkins this week

Week of November 2 · updates automatically

Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.

Dates for Johnson's Pumpkins follow the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 24). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.

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About Johnson's Pumpkins

What is the address of Johnson's Pumpkins?

The address is IL-64, Sycamore, IL 60178.

What other U-pick farms are near Johnson's Pumpkins?

Sycamore Pumpkin Patch in Sycamore (3.7 miles), Plank Rd Orchard in Sycamore (5.1 miles) and You Pick Berries, aka UP Berries in Kingston (6.4 miles).

When can you pick at Johnson's Pumpkins?

Johnson's Pumpkins is in Illinois, where the usual window is September–October for pumpkins. At the weather station nearest Johnson's Pumpkins, the last spring frost comes around April 24 and the first fall frost around October 18. Check with Johnson's Pumpkins for the current picking days.

Is Johnson's Pumpkins close to Elgin?

Johnson's Pumpkins is about 22 miles west of Elgin, IL, measured in a straight line, and about 26 miles from Aurora, IL. Driving takes you a little farther than that; the directions button gives the real route.

What is the weather like for pumpkin picking near Sycamore?

During the usual pumpkin season in Illinois (September to October), daytime highs near Sycamore average 62–75 °F, with measurable rain on about 6 days a month. Dress in layers, since early mornings are cool. Averages only (NOAA, 1991–2020), so check the forecast before you go.