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Walkerton has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 17 are within 25 miles. Walkerton is about 16 miles southwest of South Bend, IN.
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Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Flowers Last weeks around Walkerton, typically through mid November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Gingerich's Organic Strawberries and Flowers (23 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Indiana, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 1). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Walkerton
- 4 mi The Apple Patch North Liberty Apples
- 4.9 mi Pickin' Patch Plymouth Pumpkins
- 5 mi Tillman Farms formerly Pertics Blueberry Plantation LaPaz Blueberries
- 10 mi New Road Natural Farm South Bend VegetablesPumpkins
- 11 mi Tillman Farms Plymouth BlueberriesRaspberries
- 16 mi Todd's Pumpkin Patch New Carlisle Pumpkins
- 17 mi Beech Road Blueberry Farm Wakarusa Blueberries
- 21 mi Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm\u00a0 Galien Christmas trees
- 22 mi Blueberry Ranch Mishawaka Blueberries
- 22 mi Guse Christmas Trees Wanatah Christmas trees
What you can pick near Walkerton
Counting Walkerton itself, we list 18 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 15 towns: 6 with blueberries, 6 pumpkin patches, 3 with raspberries, 3 with cherries and 3 orchards with apples. 10 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Walkerton itself you'll find Stanton Road Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 390 Stanton Rd. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Tillman Farms formerly Pertics Blueberry Plantation LaPaz | 5 mi | 6 |
| Pumpkins | Stanton Road Pumpkin Patch Walkerton | in town | 6 |
| Raspberries | Tillman Farms Plymouth | 11 mi | 3 |
| Cherries | Lehman's Orchard Niles | 23 mi | 3 |
| Apples | The Apple Patch North Liberty | 4 mi | 3 |
| Strawberries | Garwood Orchards & Farm Markets LaPorte | 23 mi | 2 |
| Blackberries | Garwood Orchards & Farm Markets LaPorte | 23 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Gingerich's Organic Strawberries and Flowers Nappanee | 23 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Walkerton
- May: strawberries (2)
- June: blueberries (6), raspberries (3), cherries (3), strawberries (2), flowers (1)
- July: blueberries (6), raspberries (3), cherries (3), blackberries (1), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (6), raspberries (3), apples (3), blackberries (1), flowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (6), raspberries (3), apples (3), flowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (6), apples (3), flowers (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Indiana; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Walkerton
The median last frost near Walkerton is May 1; the first fall frost arrives around October 13. That leaves about 163 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Walkerton short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Indiana | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 62–75 °F | 6 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 40 °F and days reach 62 °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 Walkerton, 7 miles away. The actual dates in Walkerton 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 Walkerton, 7 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Plymouth Farmers Market Plymouth · 11 mi · Sat 7:30 AM–11:30 AM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Matthys Farm Market South Bend · 12 mi · Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM, Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM +5
- C & C Garden South Bend · 14 mi · Sat 11 AM–3 PM, Sun 1 PM–5 PM · Jul–Oct · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Plymouth, IN 2 farms · 7.4 mi
- South Bend, IN 1 farm · 10 mi
- Elkhart, IN 1 farm · 24 mi
- LaPorte, IN 3 farms · 24 mi
- Three Oaks, MI 3 farms · 25 mi
- Wanatah, IN 5 farms · 25 mi
- Niles, MI 2 farms · 27 mi
- North Judson, IN 2 farms · 28 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Walkerton: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Walkerton, IN?
We know of one farm in Walkerton: Stanton Road Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 17 more.
What can you pick in Walkerton?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Picking dates around Walkerton move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Walkerton?
Around May 1 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 Walkerton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Walkerton?
Tillman Farms formerly Pertics Blueberry Plantation in LaPaz, about 5 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Indiana is June to August.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Walkerton?
Right in Walkerton: Stanton Road Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Indiana is September to October.
Where is the closest raspberry farm to Walkerton?
Tillman Farms in Plymouth, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with raspberries in total. The usual season in Indiana is June to September.
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