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There's one place to pick your own fruit in Washington. Another 7 are within 25 miles.
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Ripe this week around Washington
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from mid March.
Based on the typical seasons for North Carolina, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 22). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Washington
- 11 mi Edwards Blueberry Farm Bath Blueberries
- 17 mi Griffin's A-Maze-ing Corn Maze Williamston Corn maze
- 20 mi Watson's Strawberry & Veg. Farm Belhaven Strawberries
- 21 mi Haddock Orchard Winterville StrawberriesPeachesGrapesVegetables
- 24 mi Strawberries on 903 Winterville StrawberriesPumpkinsVegetables
- 24 mi Briley's Strawberries & Produce Greenville StrawberriesPumpkinsVegetables
- 24 mi Brock's Berries & Produce Farm Winterville StrawberriesBlackberries
The Washington area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Washington there are 8 farms on our map in 6 towns. Among them: 5 with strawberries, 2 with blueberries, 2 pumpkin patches, 1 with blackberries and 1 with peaches. 3 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In Washington itself you'll find Bob's Organic Blueberries, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 248 Cherry Road. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Watson's Strawberry & Veg. Farm Belhaven | 20 mi | 5 |
| Blueberries | Bob's Organic Blueberries Washington | in town | 2 |
| Pumpkins | Strawberries on 903 Winterville | 24 mi | 2 |
| Blackberries | Brock's Berries & Produce Farm Winterville | 24 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Haddock Orchard Winterville | 21 mi | 1 |
| Grapes | Haddock Orchard Winterville | 21 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Griffin's A-Maze-ing Corn Maze Williamston | 17 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Washington
- April: strawberries (5)
- May: strawberries (5)
- June: strawberries (5), blueberries (2), blackberries (1), peaches (1)
- July: blueberries (2), blackberries (1), peaches (1)
- August: peaches (1)
- September: pumpkins (2), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (2), corn maze (1)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in North Carolina; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Washington
Around Washington the last spring frost usually comes around March 22, and the first fall frost around November 15. That leaves about 237 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 15, pumpkin patches and orchards near Washington often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in North Carolina | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | June to July | 85–89 °F | 7 | 1 |
Blueberry season here runs into July, when afternoon highs average 89 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Washington, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Washington 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 Washington, 5 mi away.
Nearby towns
- Winterville, NC 3 farms · 23 mi
- Greenville, NC 1 farm · 24 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Washington: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Washington, NC?
We know of one farm in Washington: Bob's Organic Blueberries. Within 25 miles there are 7 more.
What can you pick in Washington?
The farms here list blueberries 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 Washington?
Around March 22 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Washington, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Washington?
Watson's Strawberry & Veg. Farm in Belhaven, about 20 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is April to June.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Washington?
Right in Washington: Bob's Organic Blueberries. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is June to July.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Washington?
Strawberries on 903 in Winterville, about 24 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in North Carolina is September to October.
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