Betsy's Stand
Sterling, CT
At a glance
- Address
- Rte. 49 Ekonk Hill Road, Sterling, CT 06377
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍯 Honey🍁 Maple syrup🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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 1.5 mi
- Gas station Cumberland Farms 2.5 mi
- EV charger 5 mi
- 24 places to eat within 5 mi Weidele's Pizza & Pub, Riverview Restaurant, Dunkin'
Farmers markets nearby
- Plainfield Farmers Market Plainfield · 3.5 mi
- Voluntown Farmers' Market Voluntown · 7.8 mi
- Brooklyn Farmers Market Brooklyn · 8.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Peterson's Patch Flower Farm 4.1 mi
- Russo's Roots LLC 7.8 mi
- Studio Farm Products 11.4 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 51°F, lows around 31°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 15
- ☀️ Frost-free season167 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hampton, CT station (11.9 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
- HoneyYear round
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
- VegetablesJun 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
- Warm layers and waterproof boots
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Gloves for prickly vines
- 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Farm market; seasonal fruits and vegetables; pumpkins; jams; honey; maple syrup; plants; farm-raised meats;
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Questions about Betsy's Stand
Is Betsy's Stand 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 in a past season.
When is the season at Betsy's Stand?
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 Betsy's Stand?
The listing gives the address as Rte. 49 Ekonk Hill Road, Sterling, CT 06377. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Betsy's Stand?
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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