Makielskis Berry Farm
Ypsilanti, MI · about 23 mi from Detroit
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Picking weather
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Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.4 mi
- Playground 0.9 mi
- Picnic area 3.1 mi
- Gas station Valero 1.6 mi
- EV charger 3.2 mi
- 143 places to eat within 5 mi Burger King, Subway, Little Caesars
Farmers markets nearby
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CSA farm shares nearby
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Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 30°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 8
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 4
- ☀️ Frost-free season147 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ann Arbor Muni Ap, MI station (3.4 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
- 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. 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.
- 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: Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County had 1,255 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 253 sold food straight to the public and 57 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 60 acres of strawberries #2 of 32 counties in MI
- 10 acres of raspberries #7 of 33 counties in MI
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Makielskis Berry Farm
Is Makielskis Berry Farm 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 Makielskis Berry Farm?
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 Makielskis Berry Farm?
The listing gives the address as 7130 Platt Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Makielskis Berry 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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