Pick of the Patch Pumpkins

Oceanside, CA · about 24 mi from San Diego

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At a glance

Address: 2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
Activities: 🎃 Pumpkins
Typical season: Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: San Diego, about 24 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: pickofthepatchpumpkins@yahoo.com
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: San Diego County, CA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 10a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 1.7 mi
Playground Hosp Grove Playground 0.4 mi
Picnic area Rotary Picnic Area 0.5 mi
Gas station Shell 0.1 mi
EV charger Tesla Supercharger 0.2 mi
343 places to eat within 5 mi McDonald's, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks

Farmers markets nearby

Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market Carlsbad · 1.6 mi
State Street Farmers' Market Carlsbad · 1.6 mi
Oceanside Farmers' Market Oceanside · 2.6 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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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 71°F, lows around 44°F, about 0.8 in of rain, 10.4 hours of daylight.

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66°42°F

66°46°M

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70°54°M

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78°59°S

75°53°O

71°44°N

66°40°D

🌱 Last spring frostJan 23
🍂 First fall frostDec 11
☀️ Frost-free season325 days
🧭 Hardiness zone10a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Oceanside Muni Ap, CA station (2.6 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. 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: San Diego County

San Diego County had 4,031 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 499 sold food straight to the public and 50 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

186 acres of pumpkins #6 of 38 counties in CA

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 Pick of the Patch Pumpkins

Is Pick of the Patch Pumpkins 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 Feb 2024.

When is the season at Pick of the Patch Pumpkins?

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 Pick of the Patch Pumpkins?

The listing gives the address as 2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Pick of the Patch Pumpkins?

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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