Dean Puryear Farms
South Boston, VA · about 56 mi from Raleigh-Durham
At a glance
- Address
- 191 Huell Matthews Highway, South Boston, VA 24592
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (434) 575-7307
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Raleigh-Durham, about 56 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Halifax County, VA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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 2.1 mi
- Gas station Sheetz 0.4 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 0.4 mi
- 46 places to eat within 5 mi Domino's, O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown South Boston Farmers Market South Boston · 1.1 mi
- South Boston Farmers Market South Boston · 1.1 mi
- Halifax Market Place & Farmers Market Halifax · 5.9 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- GTS Farms 6.8 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 63°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 10
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 30
- ☀️ Frost-free season202 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, S Boston, VA station (1.4 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: Halifax County
Halifax County had 759 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 37 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 Dean Puryear Farms
Is Dean Puryear Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (434) 575-7307 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Dean Puryear 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 Dean Puryear Farms?
The listing gives the address as 191 Huell Matthews Highway, South Boston, VA 24592. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Dean Puryear 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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