At a glance
- Address
- 106 South Dakota Avenue, Ames, IA 50014
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Phone
- (515) 232-7930
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Story 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 0.6 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 1 mi
- Gas station Kum & Go 0.1 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 0.4 mi
- 148 places to eat within 5 mi Daytime Diner, Starbucks, McDonald's
Farmers markets nearby
- Ames Main Street Farmers Market Ames · 2.5 mi
- Ames Main Street Farmers' Market Ames, Ia · 3.3 mi · takes SNAP
- North Grand Farmers Market Ames · 3.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Shivvers Nature Sanctuary 1.5 mi
- ISU Student Organic Farm 1.9 mi
- Black's Heritage Farm 3.7 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 47°F, lows around 27°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 8
- ☀️ Frost-free season164 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ames Muni Ap, IA station (3.6 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
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: Story County
Story County had 1,067 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 64 sold food straight to the public and 12 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 34 acres of pumpkins #4 of 42 counties in IA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about DeMoss Pumpkin Farm
Is DeMoss Pumpkin Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (515) 232-7930 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at DeMoss Pumpkin Farm?
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 DeMoss Pumpkin Farm?
The listing gives the address as 106 South Dakota Avenue, Ames, IA 50014. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to DeMoss Pumpkin Farm?
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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