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We know of one U-pick farm in Waverly. Another 2 are within 25 miles. It's about 67 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, heading northwest.
Ripe this week around Waverly
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Waverly, typically through early November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: East View Orchard (15 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Iowa, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 29). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Waverly
- 15 mi East View Orchard Fredericksburg Apples
- 24 mi Heartland Farms Waterloo StrawberriesRaspberriesPumpkinsTomatoesVegetables
What you can pick near Waverly
Counting Waverly itself, we list 3 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 3 towns: 2 pumpkin patches, 1 with strawberries, 1 with raspberries and 1 orchard with apples. 1 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
Waverly's own U-pick farm is Harvest Moon Manor featuring Pumpkin Paradise, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 734 Killdeer Ave. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Harvest Moon Manor featuring Pumpkin Paradise Waverly | in town | 2 |
| Strawberries | Heartland Farms Waterloo | 24 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Heartland Farms Waterloo | 24 mi | 1 |
| Apples | East View Orchard Fredericksburg | 15 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Waverly
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: strawberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: raspberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (2), raspberries (1), apples (1)
- October: pumpkins (2), apples (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Iowa; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Waverly
In a typical year Waverly sees its last frost around April 29 and the first one of fall around October 9. That leaves about 162 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Iowa | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 61–75 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 61 °F and mornings near 38 °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 Waverly, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Waverly 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 Waverly, 5 mi away.
Illustration U-pick farms in Waverly: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Waverly, IA?
We know of one farm in Waverly: Harvest Moon Manor featuring Pumpkin Paradise. Within 25 miles there are 2 more.
What can you pick in Waverly?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Before a trip to Waverly, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Waverly?
Around April 29 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 9. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Waverly, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Waverly?
Right in Waverly: Harvest Moon Manor featuring Pumpkin Paradise. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Iowa is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Waverly?
Heartland Farms in Waterloo, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Iowa is June to July.
Where is the closest raspberry farm to Waverly?
Heartland Farms in Waterloo, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Iowa is July to September.
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