De Jong Farm
Merrillville, IN · about 35 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 700 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (708) 259-0516
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 35 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, PayPal
- Social
- County
- Lake County, IN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.6 mi
- Playground 1.5 mi
- Picnic area 4.7 mi
- Gas station Speedway 0.6 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4.4 mi
- 94 places to eat within 5 mi Dunkin', Wendy's, KFC
Farmers markets nearby
- City of Crown Point's Farmers' Market Crown Point · 6.2 mi
- Schererville's International Market Schererville · 9.7 mi
- Schererville's International Farmers Market Schererville · 9.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Faith Farms & Orchard 10.2 mi
- Farm to Table CSA at Alsip Home & Nursery 11.1 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 49°F, lows around 34°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 22
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 25
- ☀️ Frost-free season185 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Valparaiso Wtr Wks, IN 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
- 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: Lake County
Lake County had 347 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 28 sold food straight to the public and 11 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 De Jong Farm
Is De Jong Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (708) 259-0516 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at De Jong Farm?
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 De Jong Farm?
The listing gives the address as 700 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to De Jong Farm?
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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