Wilsons-Orchard Des Moines Orchard
Cumming, IA
At a glance
- Address
- 3201 15th Ave, Cumming, IA 50061
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍎 Apples🧺 U-pick🍯 Honey
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Check, Debit cards, MasterCard, Visa
- Social
- County
- Warren 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
- Public restroom 2.3 mi
- Playground 3.6 mi
- Gas station Casey's General Store 0.1 mi
- EV charger 4.3 mi
- 10 places to eat within 5 mi Wilson's Ciderhouse (Des Moines), The Chicken, Maid-Rite
Farmers markets nearby
- Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market West Des Moines · 7 mi
- Southridge Mall Farmers Market Des Moines · 9.4 mi
- LSI Global Green Farmers' Market Des Moines · 10 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Eden Ridge Acres 7.2 mi
- L.T. Organic Farm 8.4 mi
- Speckled Hen Farms 11.9 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 30°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 18
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 20
- ☀️ Frost-free season184 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Des Moines Intl Ap, IA station (7.1 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
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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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
- Sunscreen and a hat
- 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: Warren County
Warren County had 1,388 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 72 sold food straight to the public and 7 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 18 acres of pumpkins
- 9 acres of apples
- 24 farms selling honey #3 of 96 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.
From the listing
pick-your-own apples; pumpkin picking; Honey from hives on the farm; Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises; gift shop; concessions or refreshment stand; restrooms; picnic area; birthday parties; weddings and wedding parties; school tours;
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Questions about Wilsons-Orchard Des Moines Orchard
Is Wilsons-Orchard Des Moines Orchard open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Wilsons-Orchard Des Moines Orchard?
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 Wilsons-Orchard Des Moines Orchard?
The listing gives the address as 3201 15th Ave, Cumming, IA 50061. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Wilsons-Orchard Des Moines Orchard?
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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