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Address
2987 Craig Frontage Rd, Craig, MT 59648
Activities
πŸŽƒ Pumpkins🍎 Apples🌽 Corn mazes🌻 Flowers
Phone
(406) 799-1346
Website
applestemcornmaze.com
Typical season
Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
Listing updated
No date on the listing
Contact details from
the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
Social
Facebook Β· Instagram
County
Lewis and Clark County, MT
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 4b
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 7.4 mi
  • 1 place to eat within 5 mi Izaak's Restaurant

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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 45Β°F, lows around 28Β°F, about 0.5 in of rain, 9.2 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostMay 19
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostSep 24
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season124 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone4b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Holter Dam, MT station (6.6 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
  • ApplesAug to Oct
  • Corn mazesSep to Oct
  • FlowersApr to Sep

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
  • Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
  • 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: Lewis and Clark County

Lewis and Clark County had 595 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 28 sold food straight to the public and 16 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 2 acres of pumpkins #7 of 8 counties in MT
  • 41 acres of apples #4 of 16 counties in MT

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 Applestem Corn Maze/pumpkin patch/sunflowers

Is Applestem Corn Maze/pumpkin patch/sunflowers 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 in a past season.

When is the season at Applestem Corn Maze/pumpkin patch/sunflowers?

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 Applestem Corn Maze/pumpkin patch/sunflowers?

The listing gives the address as 2987 Craig Frontage Rd, Craig, MT 59648. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Applestem Corn Maze/pumpkin patch/sunflowers?

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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