Ben and Molly's Spooky Pumpkin Patch
South China, ME
At a glance
- Address
- 424 Hanson Road, South China, ME 04358
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Kennebec County, ME
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- 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 0.7 mi
- Picnic area 3.1 mi
- Gas station Tobey's Store 2.1 mi
- 3 places to eat within 5 mi Lisa's China dine-ah, The Landing, Backs
Farmers markets nearby
- East Vassalboro Farmers'Market Vassalboro · 4.9 mi
- Downtown Waterville Winter Farmers' Market Waterville · 11.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- 5 Seasons Farm and Creamery LLC 11.8 mi
- Frostfire Farm 13.5 mi
- Daybreak Growers Alliance 14.4 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 46°F, lows around 29°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 10
- ☀️ Frost-free season159 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Waterville Trtmt Plt, ME station (9.6 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: Kennebec County
Kennebec County had 569 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 132 sold food straight to the public and 16 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 83 acres of pumpkins #2 of 13 counties in ME
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Ben and Molly's Spooky Pumpkin Patch
Is Ben and Molly's Spooky Pumpkin Patch 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 Ben and Molly's Spooky Pumpkin Patch?
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 Ben and Molly's Spooky Pumpkin Patch?
The listing gives the address as 424 Hanson Road, South China, ME 04358. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ben and Molly's Spooky Pumpkin Patch?
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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