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Verona has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 22 are within 25 miles. From Madison, WI, Verona lies roughly 9 miles to the west.
Ripe this week around Verona
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Verona, typically through early November. 7 farms within 25 mi, closest: Appleberry Farm (3 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Wisconsin, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 28). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Verona
- 2.7 mi Appleberry Farm Cross Plains ApplesBlueberriesPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesPears
- 3 mi Keep Wisconsin Warm\/Cool Fund Corn Maze Madison Corn maze
- 4 mi The Tree Farm (West) Cross Plains VegetablesPumpkinsFlowersChristmas trees
- 8.6 mi The Tree Farm (North) Cross Plains Christmas trees
- 8.7 mi Eplegaarden Orchard Fitchburg ApplesRaspberriesPumpkinsTomatoesFlowersSunflowers
- 9.1 mi Sutter's Ridge Orchard Mount Horeb ApplesPumpkinsRaspberriesCorn maze
- 13 mi Carandale Farm Oregon StrawberriesRaspberriesGrapes
- 16 mi U Pick Strawberry Farm Deforest Strawberries
- 17 mi Tom's Raspberries Prairie Du Sac Raspberries
- 17 mi U Pick Strawberry Farm De Forest StrawberriesTomatoesVegetables
The Verona area at a glance
Counting Verona itself, we list 23 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 17 towns: 9 pumpkin patches, 8 with strawberries, 7 with raspberries, 7 orchards with apples and 3 with grapes. 14 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Verona itself you'll find Sara's Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 580 West Old Sauk Road. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Sara's Pumpkin Patch Verona | in town | 9 |
| Strawberries | Appleberry Farm Cross Plains | 3 mi | 8 |
| Raspberries | Appleberry Farm Cross Plains | 3 mi | 7 |
| Apples | Appleberry Farm Cross Plains | 3 mi | 7 |
| Grapes | Carandale Farm Oregon | 13 mi | 3 |
| Corn maze | Keep Wisconsin Warm\/Cool Fund Corn Maze Madison | 3 mi | 3 |
| Blueberries | Appleberry Farm Cross Plains | 3 mi | 2 |
| Flowers | The Tree Farm (West) Cross Plains | 4 mi | 2 |
| Pears | Appleberry Farm Cross Plains | 3 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Eplegaarden Orchard Fitchburg | 9 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (8)
- July: strawberries (8), raspberries (7), blueberries (2), flowers (2)
- August: raspberries (7), blueberries (2), flowers (2), sunflowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (9), raspberries (7), apples (7), corn maze (3), flowers (2), sunflowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (9), apples (7), corn maze (3)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Wisconsin; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Verona
Around Verona the last spring frost usually comes around April 28, and the first fall frost around October 15. That leaves about 169 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Wisconsin | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 60–73 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 60 °F and mornings near 39 °F, so pack a warm layer for the pumpkin patch.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Verona, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Verona 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 Verona, 5 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Westside Community Market Madison · 6 mi · Sat 7 AM–12:30 PM · Apr–Nov · SNAP/EBT
- Monroe Street Farmers Market Madison · 8 mi · Sun 9 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square Madison · 10 mi · Sat 6:15 AM–1:45 PM · Apr–Nov · SNAP/EBT
- Northside Farmers' Market Madison · 12 mi · Sun 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Verona
- Madison, WI 1 farm · 3 mi
- Cross Plains, WI 3 farms · 3.6 mi
- Mount Horeb, WI 2 farms · 14 mi
- Oregon, WI 2 farms · 15 mi
- Lodi, WI 2 farms · 18 mi
- Cottage Grove, WI 2 farms · 20 mi
- Poynette, WI 2 farms · 25 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Verona: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Verona, WI?
We know of one farm in Verona: Sara's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 22 more.
What can you pick in Verona?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Picking dates around Verona move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Verona?
Around April 28 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Verona, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Verona?
Right in Verona: Sara's Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 9 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is September to October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Verona?
Appleberry Farm in Cross Plains, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is June to July.
What is the nearest raspberry farm to Verona?
Appleberry Farm in Cross Plains, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with raspberries in total. The usual season in Wisconsin is July to September.
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