Afton Raspberry Company
Afton, MN · about 18 mi from Twin Cities
At a glance
- Address
- 421 Neal Avenue South, Afton, MN 55001
- Activities
- 🍇 Berries
- Phone
- (651) 436-7631
- Typical season
- May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Twin Cities, about 18 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Washington 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.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.2 mi
- Playground 1.2 mi
- Gas station Marathon 2.4 mi
- EV charger 2.7 mi
- 128 places to eat within 5 mi Subway, Cilantro, Quiznos
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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 41°F, lows around 25°F, about 1.8 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 11
- ☀️ Frost-free season163 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Stillwater 2Sw, MN 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
- BerriesMay to Aug
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.
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
- How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
- Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
- Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.
Farm country: Washington County
Washington County had 525 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 109 sold food straight to the public and 22 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 16 acres of blueberries #3 of 15 counties in MN
- 54 acres of strawberries #1 of 17 counties in MN
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Afton Raspberry Company
Is Afton Raspberry Company open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (651) 436-7631 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Afton Raspberry Company?
Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Afton Raspberry Company?
The listing gives the address as 421 Neal Avenue South, Afton, MN 55001. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Afton Raspberry Company?
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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