E. Franklin Croft

Dade City, FL · about 33 mi from Tampa Bay

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At a glance

Address: 619 Duck Lake Canal Road, Dade City, FL 33525
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (352) 567-5418
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Tampa Bay, about 33 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Pasco County, FL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 9b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 2.8 mi
Gas station RaceWay 2.6 mi
EV charger 7.9 mi
19 places to eat within 5 mi Ellianos Coffee, Taco Bell, BubbaQue's BBQ

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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 77°F, lows around 57°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 10.7 hours of daylight.

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77°57°N

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🌱 Last spring frostJan 31
🍂 First fall frostJan 8
☀️ Frost-free season336 days
🧭 Hardiness zone9b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Saint Leo, FL station (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. 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: Pasco County

Pasco County had 1,190 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 66 sold food straight to the public and 38 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 E. Franklin Croft

Is E. Franklin Croft open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (352) 567-5418 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at E. Franklin Croft?

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 E. Franklin Croft?

The listing gives the address as 619 Duck Lake Canal Road, Dade City, FL 33525. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to E. Franklin Croft?

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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