At a glance
- Address
- 425 Hiatt Apple Trail, Winterset, IA 50273
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Phone
- (515) 490-9281
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- AmEx, Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, VisaMasterCard
- Social
- County
- Madison County, IA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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
- Gas station FAST STOP Express 5.5 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 6 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi Peru Bar & Grill
Farmers markets nearby
- Madison County Farmer’s Market Winterset · 5.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Cedar Shake Farm 8.8 mi
- Speckled Hen Farms 9.8 mi
- Eden Ridge Acres 10.9 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 26°F, about 2 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season157 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Winterset 1S, IA station (5.4 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
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
- 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: Madison County
Madison County had 1,133 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 76 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 23 acres of pumpkins #9 of 42 counties in IA
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.
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Questions about The Pumpkin Ranch
Is The Pumpkin Ranch open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (515) 490-9281 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Pumpkin Ranch?
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 The Pumpkin Ranch?
The listing gives the address as 425 Hiatt Apple Trail, Winterset, IA 50273. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Pumpkin Ranch?
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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