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West Lafayette has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 3 are within 25 miles. It's about 66 miles from Indianapolis, IN, heading northwest.
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- Flowers Last weeks around West Lafayette, typically through mid November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Smith Farms (24 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Indiana, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 26). Crops ripen with the weather, not the calendar, so confirm with the farm the day before.
More U-pick farms around West Lafayette
- 14 mi Wea Creek Orchard Lafayette Apples
- 24 mi Smith Farms Delphi ApplesFlowersPeachesPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberries
- 25 mi Hillside Acres Rossville SunflowersApplesPumpkinsCorn maze
U-pick around West Lafayette
Counting West Lafayette itself, we list 4 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 4 towns: 4 orchards with apples, 2 pumpkin patches, 1 with strawberries, 1 with raspberries and 1 with peaches. 2 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In West Lafayette itself you'll find Annie's Orchard, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 624 W 75 S . When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Annie's Orchard West Lafayette | in town | 4 |
| Pumpkins | Smith Farms Delphi | 24 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Smith Farms Delphi | 24 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Smith Farms Delphi | 24 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Smith Farms Delphi | 24 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Hillside Acres Rossville | 25 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Hillside Acres Rossville | 25 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Smith Farms Delphi | 24 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near West Lafayette
- May: strawberries (1)
- June: strawberries (1), raspberries (1), flowers (1)
- July: raspberries (1), peaches (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- August: apples (4), raspberries (1), peaches (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- September: apples (4), pumpkins (2), raspberries (1), peaches (1), corn maze (1), sunflowers (1), flowers (1)
- October: apples (4), pumpkins (2), corn maze (1), flowers (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Indiana; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in West Lafayette
In a typical year West Lafayette sees its last frost around April 26 and the first one of fall around October 12. That leaves about 169 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Indiana | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 65–82 °F | 6 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 41 °F and days reach 65 °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 West Lafayette, 7 miles away. The actual dates in West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette, 7 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- West Lafayette Farmers Market West Lafayette · 10 mi · Wed 3:30 PM–7 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Historic Lafayette Farmers Market Lafayette · 10 mi · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Lafayette, IN 1 farm · 14 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in West Lafayette: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in West Lafayette, IN?
We know of one farm in West Lafayette: Annie's Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 3 more.
What can you pick in West Lafayette?
The farms here list apples 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 West Lafayette?
Around April 26 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 12. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest West Lafayette, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to West Lafayette?
Right in West Lafayette: Annie's Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Indiana is August to October.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to West Lafayette?
Smith Farms in Delphi, about 24 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Indiana is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to West Lafayette?
Smith Farms in Delphi, about 24 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Indiana is May to June.
Also in West Lafayette: 1 Christmas tree farm on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
If a farm is missing here, Let us know, we update the list regularly.