Benson Farms - The Maize at Benson Farms
Denton, NE
At a glance
- Address
- 000 SW 140th St, Denton, NE 68339
- Activities
- 🌽 Corn mazes
- Phone
- (402) 795-3276
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (corn mazes, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Lancaster County, NE
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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 3.9 mi
- Gas station Exxon Mobil 3.9 mi
- EV charger 4.8 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi Denton Daily Double Steakhouse
Farmers markets nearby
- Crete Farmers Market Crete · 6.7 mi
- Dorchester Farmers' Market Dorchester · 11.4 mi
- Wilber Farmers Market Dorchester · 11.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Robinette Farms 10.1 mi
- Community Crops CSA 11.7 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 50°F, lows around 29°F, about 1.3 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 22
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 14
- ☀️ Frost-free season174 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lincoln 11 Sw, NE station (3.2 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
- Corn mazesSep 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. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Mazes are usually best from mid September through October, when the corn is tallest.
- How to pick
Pick a meeting spot before you enter, keep the group together and take a photo of the map if they hand one out.
- Best time to go
Weekday evenings or early weekend mornings. Many mazes run flashlight nights in late October.
Farm country: Lancaster County
Lancaster County had 1,771 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 92 sold food straight to the public and 14 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 Benson Farms - The Maize at Benson Farms
Is Benson Farms - The Maize at Benson Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (402) 795-3276 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Benson Farms - The Maize at Benson Farms?
Corn mazes 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 Benson Farms - The Maize at Benson Farms?
The listing gives the address as 000 SW 140th St, Denton, NE 68339. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Benson Farms - The Maize at Benson 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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