At a glance
- Address
- 399 Farmington Road, Strong, Maine, Franklin, 04983
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Franklin 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 2.7 mi
- Gas station White Elephant Gas 2.1 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 9.4 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi The White Elephant, Country Delight
CSA farm shares nearby
- Porter Hill Farm 5.6 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 44°F, lows around 26°F, about 4.4 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 16
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 26
- ☀️ Frost-free season130 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Farmington, ME station (6.8 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
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
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.
- Warm layers and waterproof boots
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Sugaring runs when nights freeze and days thaw, usually February to March.
- How to pick
Many sugarhouses run weekend open houses; ask when they are boiling so you see sap turn to syrup.
- Best time to go
Sunny days after a cold night.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate syrup after opening.
Farm country: Franklin County
Franklin County had 336 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 85 sold food straight to the public and 14 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 18,235 maple taps #8 of 16 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 Day Mountain Maple Products
Is Day Mountain Maple Products 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 Day Mountain Maple Products?
Maple syrup typically run Feb to Mar in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Day Mountain Maple Products?
The listing gives the address as 399 Farmington Road, Strong, Maine, Franklin, 04983. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Day Mountain Maple Products?
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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