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We know of one U-pick farm in Wheatfield. Another 18 are within 25 miles. It's about 6 miles from Amherst, NY, heading north.
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- Apples Last weeks around Wheatfield, typically through early November. 5 farms within 25 mi, closest: Blackman Homestead Farm (8 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for New York, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 6). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Wheatfield
- 1.7 mi Frightworld Pumpkin Park Town of Amherst Pumpkins
- 3 mi Wheatfield Pumpkin Farm City of North Tonawanda Pumpkins
- 7.8 mi Cambria Corn Maze Lockport Corn maze
- 8.4 mi Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport ApplesPearsGrapes
- 9.4 mi Kelkenberg Farms of Clarence, LLC Clarence Center SunflowersPumpkins
- 9.4 mi Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center StrawberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesBlackberriesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 12 mi Price Family Farm Lewiston BlueberriesBlackberries
- 14 mi The Great Pumpkin Farm Clarence Pumpkins
- 16 mi Luna Farms Newfane Strawberries
- 17 mi Sanger Farm & Bakery Youngstown Apples
What you can pick near Wheatfield
Counting Wheatfield itself, we list 19 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 14 towns: 7 pumpkin patches, 5 with blueberries, 5 orchards with apples, 4 with strawberries and 4 with cherries. 13 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
The one farm inside Wheatfield is The MAiZE, with corn maze. It sits on 3901 Niagara Falls Boulevard. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Frightworld Pumpkin Park Town of Amherst | 2 mi | 7 |
| Blueberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 5 |
| Apples | Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport | 8 mi | 5 |
| Strawberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 4 |
| Cherries | Becker Farms Gasport | 18 mi | 4 |
| Corn maze | The MAiZE Wheatfield | in town | 4 |
| Raspberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 3 |
| Blackberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 2 |
| Grapes | Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport | 8 mi | 2 |
| Peaches | Whittier Fruit Farm (Appleton) Olcott | 23 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport | 8 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Kelkenberg Farms of Clarence, LLC Clarence Center | 9 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (4)
- July: blueberries (5), strawberries (4), cherries (4), raspberries (3), blackberries (2)
- August: blueberries (5), raspberries (3), blackberries (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (7), apples (5), corn maze (4), raspberries (3), blackberries (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (7), apples (5), corn maze (4)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in New York; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Wheatfield
In a typical year Wheatfield sees its last frost around May 6 and the first one of fall around October 15. That leaves about 160 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Wheatfield short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in New York | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn maze | September to October | 61–74 °F | 8 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 40 °F and days reach 61 °F, so a jacket helps for a maze walk late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Wheatfield, 2 miles away. The actual dates in Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield, 2 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Elmwood Bidwell Farmers' Market Buffalo · 9 mi · SNAP/EBT
- Clarence Hollow Farmers' Market Clarence · 13 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Jun–Oct
U-pick in nearby towns
- Lockport, NY 2 farms · 8 mi
- Clarence Center, NY 2 farms · 9.4 mi
- Newfane, NY 2 farms · 16 mi
- Olcott, NY 3 farms · 21 mi
- North Boston, NY 2 farms · 25 mi
- Albion, NY 2 farms · 33 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Wheatfield: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Wheatfield, NY?
We know of one farm in Wheatfield: The MAiZE. Within 25 miles there are 18 more.
What can you pick in Wheatfield?
The farms here list corn maze most often. Picking dates around Wheatfield move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Wheatfield?
Around May 6 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 Wheatfield, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Wheatfield?
Frightworld Pumpkin Park in Town of Amherst, about 2 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Wheatfield?
Greg's U-Pick in Clarence Center, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in New York is July to August.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Wheatfield?
Blackman Homestead Farm in Lockport, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with apples in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
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