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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Vermillion, SD
We know of one U-pick farm in Vermillion. Another 3 are within 25 miles. From Sioux Falls, SD, Vermillion lies roughly 54 miles to the south.
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Ripe this week around Vermillion
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.
Based on the typical seasons for South Dakota, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 3). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Vermillion
- 5.7 mi Mannings Garryowen Tree Farm Burbank Christmas trees
- 22 mi Brady's Christmas Tree Farm Yankton Christmas trees
- 25 mi Diane's Pumpkin Patch Ireton Pumpkins
The Vermillion area at a glance
Counting Vermillion itself, we list 4 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 4 towns: 2 pumpkin patches and 1 corn maze. For 3 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
In Vermillion itself you'll find Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, with pumpkins and corn maze. It posts updates online and sits on 3691 East Main Street. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Vermillion | in town | 2 |
| Corn maze | Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Vermillion | in town | 1 |
Month by month around Vermillion
- September: pumpkins (2), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (2), corn maze (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in South Dakota; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Vermillion
Around Vermillion the last spring frost usually comes around May 3, and the first fall frost around October 3. That leaves about 153 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Vermillion often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in South Dakota | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 65–78 °F | 5 | 1 |
| Corn maze | September to October | 65–78 °F | 5 | 1 |
Late in the season it gets cool: October averages a high of 65 °F and a low of 39 °F near Vermillion.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Vermillion, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Vermillion 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 Vermillion, 3 mi away.
Nearby towns
- Yankton, SD 3 farms · 27 mi
- Sioux City, IA 3 farms · 35 mi
- Canton, SD 2 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Vermillion: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Vermillion, SD?
We know of one farm in Vermillion: Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Within 25 miles there are 3 more.
What can you pick in Vermillion?
The farms here list pumpkins and corn maze 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 Vermillion?
Around May 3 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 3. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Vermillion, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Vermillion?
Right in Vermillion: Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in South Dakota is September to October.
Where is the closest corn maze to Vermillion?
Right in Vermillion: Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in South Dakota is September to October.
If a farm is missing here, Let us know and we'll add it.