Behind the Oaks Farm
Randolph AFB, TX · about 16 mi from San Antonio
At a glance
- Address
- 8522 Greaves Lane Schertz, TX, 78154
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (210) 793-1027
- Website
- behindtheoaksfarm.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- San Antonio, about 16 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Bexar County, TX
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
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 1 mi
- Playground 1 mi
- Picnic area 4.7 mi
- Gas station Valero 2.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4.1 mi
- 57 places to eat within 5 mi Burger King, Sonic, Melanie's
Farmers markets nearby
- Garden Ridge Farmers' Market Garden Ridge · 9.2 mi
- San Antonio Farmers Market Association IV San Antonio · 10.2 mi
- Sam Houston High School Farmers' Market San Antonio · 10.8 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 72°F, lows around 49°F, 10.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostFeb 21
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 5
- ☀️ Frost-free season289 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Randolph Afb, TX station (2.5 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: Bexar County
Bexar County had 2,107 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 69 sold food straight to the public and 9 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Behind the Oaks Farm
Is Behind the Oaks Farm 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 Behind the Oaks Farm?
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 Behind the Oaks Farm?
The listing gives the address as 8522 Greaves Lane Schertz, TX, 78154. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Behind the Oaks 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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