Packer Family Farms
Andover, MN · about 21 mi from Twin Cities
At a glance
- Address
- 16029 Round Lake Blvd, Andover, MN 55304
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Twin Cities, about 21 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- packerfamilyfarms@email.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Check
- County
- Anoka County, MN
- 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
- Public restroom 0.5 mi
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Picnic area 4.3 mi
- Gas station Casey's General Store 2.2 mi
- EV charger 5.2 mi
- 75 places to eat within 5 mi Sweet Toppings Frozen Yogurt, Subway, Mrs. Taco
Farmers markets nearby
- Andover Farmers' Market Andover · 3 mi · takes SNAP
- New Life Ramsey Farmers' Market Ramsey · 3.6 mi · takes SNAP
- Anoka Farmers' Market Anoka · 4.6 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 41°F, lows around 23°F, about 1.4 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 5
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 2
- ☀️ Frost-free season148 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone4b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Andover 1N, MN station (2.7 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. 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
- 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: Anoka County
Anoka County had 355 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 64 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 131 acres of pumpkins #4 of 43 counties in MN
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
Roadside stand; pumpkins; Other fruit or veg;
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Questions about Packer Family Farms
Is Packer Family Farms 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 Packer Family Farms?
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 Packer Family Farms?
The listing gives the address as 16029 Round Lake Blvd, Andover, MN 55304. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Packer Family Farms?
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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