Big Creek Farms

Shepherd, TX · about 56 mi from Houston

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At a glance

Address: 450 Manuel Road, Shepherd, TX 77371
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (281) 659-5740
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Houston, about 56 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: San Jacinto County, TX
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 9a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Gas station 3.3 mi
1 place to eat within 5 mi Sonic

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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 69°F, lows around 47°F, about 5.4 in of rain, 10.6 hours of daylight.

61°39°J

65°42°F

72°49°M

77°55°A

83°63°M

89°70°J

91°72°J

92°71°A

88°66°S

79°56°O

69°47°N

62°40°D

🌱 Last spring frostMar 7
🍂 First fall frostNov 20
☀️ Frost-free season259 days
🧭 Hardiness zone9a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cleveland, TX station (10.4 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. 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.
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: San Jacinto County

San Jacinto County had 588 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 30 sold food straight to the public and 3 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 Big Creek Farms

Is Big Creek Farms open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (281) 659-5740 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Big Creek Farms?

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 Big Creek Farms?

The listing gives the address as 450 Manuel Road, Shepherd, TX 77371. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Big Creek 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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