Douglas Bee Apiary
Wilmington Manor, DE · about 28 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 1901 North Dupont Highway,, DE 19720
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Phone
- (302) 358-7218
- Website
- douglasbeeapiary.com
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 28 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- New Castle County, DE
- 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
- Public restroom 1.5 mi
- Playground 1 mi
- Picnic area 1.4 mi
- Gas station Wawa 0.6 mi
- EV charger 0.9 mi
- 283 places to eat within 5 mi Ever Green, Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant, Popeyes
Farmers markets nearby
- New Castle Farmers' Market New Castle · 2.2 mi
- Southbridge Farmers Market Wilmington · 2.8 mi
- French Street Farmers Market Wilmington · 2.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Highland Orchards Farm Market 7.6 mi
- Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill 12.4 mi
- Red Hill Farm 14.2 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 56°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 7
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season209 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, DE station (2.3 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
- HoneyYear round
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. Look at the farm website: 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: New Castle County
New Castle County had 335 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 55 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 12 farms selling honey #2 of 3 counties in DE
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Douglas Bee Apiary
Is Douglas Bee Apiary open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Douglas Bee Apiary?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Douglas Bee Apiary?
The listing gives the address as 1901 North Dupont Highway,, DE 19720. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Douglas Bee Apiary?
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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