DeJong Farm

Merrillville, IN · about 33 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: 1599 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 33 miles
Listing updated: No date on the listing
Payment: Cash, PayPal
Social: Facebook
County: Lake County, IN
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 0.7 mi
Gas station BP 0.6 mi
EV charger Tesla Supercharger 1.4 mi
115 places to eat within 5 mi Starbucks, Yummy Bowl, Popeyes

Farmers markets nearby

City of Crown Point's Farmers' Market Crown Point · 3.9 mi
Schererville's International Market Schererville · 6.7 mi
Schererville's International Farmers Market Schererville · 6.8 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

Farm to Table CSA at Alsip Home & Nursery 8.1 mi
Faith Farms & Orchard 9.4 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 49°F, lows around 30°F, about 2.6 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

32°15°J

36°18°F

47°27°M

60°38°A

71°49°M

81°59°J

84°62°J

82°60°A

77°52°S

64°41°O

49°30°N

37°21°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 29
🍂 First fall frostOct 16
☀️ Frost-free season171 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lowell, IN station (14.7 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. 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.
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.

Farms nearby

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Questions about DeJong Farm

Is DeJong Farm 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 DeJong 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 DeJong Farm?

The listing gives the address as 1599 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to DeJong 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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