Center Creek Orchard's pumpkin patch
East Chain, MN
At a glance
- Address
- 254th Avenue, East Chain, MN 56031
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍎 Apples
- Website
- mnpsw.php
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Martin County, MN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
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Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 43°F, lows around 25°F, about 1.6 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 25
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 14
- ☀️ Frost-free season171 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Fairmont, MN station (6.7 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Martin County
Martin County had 823 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 19 sold food straight to the public.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Center Creek Orchard's pumpkin patch
Is Center Creek Orchard's pumpkin patch open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Center Creek Orchard's pumpkin patch?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Center Creek Orchard's pumpkin patch?
The listing gives the address as 254th Avenue, East Chain, MN 56031. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Center Creek Orchard's pumpkin patch?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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