LITTLE PISTOL FARMS LLC
Kalamazoo, MI
At a glance
- Address
- 2335 S Van Kal St, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🧺 U-pick🍅 Vegetables
- Facilities listed
- Parking lot
- Phone
- (269) 849-6655
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Jun 2025
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Venmo,Apple Pay,Square Wallet
- Order ahead
- Through farm’s website, Social Media, On-farm pickups/roadside stands, Delivery to customers' home
- Services listed
- Pick-Your-Own harvesting tools
- County
- Kalamazoo County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Places to stay nearby
- Hotel/motel
- 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.
Make a day of it
- Playground 2.5 mi
- Gas station Citgo 2.4 mi
- EV charger 4.3 mi
- 27 places to eat within 5 mi Casa Tequila, Pizza Hut, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Almena Farmers' Market Paw Paw · 2.7 mi
- Texas Township Farmers Market Kalamazoo · 5.9 mi
- Alamo Farmers' and Crafters' Market Kalamazoo · 7.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Wiley Veggie Shed & Farm 11.8 mi
- Blue Stone Farm 13.1 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 32°F, about 2.5 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 28
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 18
- ☀️ Frost-free season172 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, MI station (11.1 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- U-pickMay to Oct
- VegetablesJun to Oct
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. Call the farm: 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
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Containers only if the farm allows them
- 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: Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County had 607 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 61 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 36 acres of pumpkins
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Rooted in tradition and proudly local, Little Pistol Farms offers a wide selection of fresh, homegrown produce straight from our fields to your table. From juicy tomatoes and crisp peppers to sweet melons, zucchini, squash, pickling cucumbers, beans, and a variety of hearty winter squash, everything we grow is nurtured with care and harvested at peak flavor. Come fall, our fields transform into a 15-acre pumpkin wonderland, bursting with over 24 unique varieties—perfect for decorating, carving, and baking. Bring the whole family for a true U-pick pumpkin experience, where you can wander throug
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Questions about LITTLE PISTOL FARMS LLC
Is LITTLE PISTOL FARMS LLC open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (269) 849-6655 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Jun 2025.
When is the season at LITTLE PISTOL FARMS LLC?
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 LITTLE PISTOL FARMS LLC?
The listing gives the address as 2335 S Van Kal St, Kalamazoo, MI, USA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to LITTLE PISTOL FARMS LLC?
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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