Ernest Fruit Farm
Ellendale, DE
At a glance
- Address
- 092 S Union Church Rd, Ellendale, DE 19941
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (302) 349-5986
- Website
- ernestfruitfarm.wordpress.com/contact
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Sussex 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
- Picnic area 2.9 mi
- Gas station 2.3 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 6.3 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi Southern Grill
Farmers markets nearby
- Milton Farmers' Market Milton · 8.8 mi
- Georgetown Farmers' Market Georgetown · 9.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Jubilee Back Forty 12.9 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 57°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 30
- ☀️ Frost-free season200 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Greenwood 2Ne, DE station (5.8 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. 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: Sussex County
Sussex County had 1,053 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 57 sold food straight to the public and 29 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.
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Questions about Ernest Fruit Farm
Is Ernest Fruit Farm 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 Ernest Fruit 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 Ernest Fruit Farm?
The listing gives the address as 092 S Union Church Rd, Ellendale, DE 19941. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ernest Fruit 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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