A J. Gross and Sons
Bedford, VA
At a glance
- Address
- 817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (540) 586-2436
- Website
- wwwgrossorchards.comjun
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- AmEx, Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, VisaMasterCard
- Social
- County
- Bedford County, VA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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
- Playground Otter Space 4.5 mi
- Gas station North Side Gas 4.1 mi
- EV charger Peaks of Otter Restaurant 3.7 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi Peaks of Otter Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- The Bedford Farmer Managed Market, LLC Bedford · 8.3 mi
- Bedford Farmers Market Bedford · 8.3 mi
- Bedford VA Farmers' Market Bedford · 8.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Sister Nettle Herbs & Flowers 10.1 mi
- Great Day Gardens 14.9 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 59°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 7
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 31
- ☀️ Frost-free season204 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Bedford, VA station (8.4 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
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Bedford County
Bedford County had 1,183 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 87 sold food straight to the public and 15 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about A J. Gross and Sons
Is A J. Gross and Sons 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 Feb 2024.
When is the season at A J. Gross and Sons?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is A J. Gross and Sons?
The listing gives the address as 817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA 24523. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to A J. Gross and Sons?
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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