Etsch Farms
Monroe Township, NJ · about 37 mi from NYC
At a glance
- Address
- 556 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (732) 794-6785
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- NYC, about 37 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Middlesex County, NJ
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 1.4 mi
- Playground 2.6 mi
- Gas station QuickChek 1.9 mi
- EV charger 5.2 mi
- 39 places to eat within 5 mi Absolute Thai, McDonald's, Four Boys Ice Cream
Farmers markets nearby
- Englishtown Auction Sales Market Englishtown · 1.4 mi
- Cook's Market at Rutgers Gardens North Brunswick Township · 11.1 mi
- The Market at Adventure Crossing Jackson Township · 11.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Silver Forge Farm 2.6 mi
- Rutgers Gardens Student Farm CSA 10.8 mi
- Cabbage Throw Farm 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 56°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 17
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 23
- ☀️ Frost-free season190 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Freehold-Marlboro, NJ station (7.2 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: Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 193 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 41 sold food straight to the public and 8 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 Etsch Farms
Is Etsch Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (732) 794-6785 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Etsch 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 Etsch Farms?
The listing gives the address as 556 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Etsch 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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