Five Hands Farm

Lowell, IN · about 46 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: 090 Chestnut Street, Lowell, IN 46356
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (219) 696-5601
Website: fivehandsfarm.com
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 46 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook · Instagram
County: Lake County, IN
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
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

Playground 5 mi
Gas station 4 mi

Farmers markets nearby

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CSA farm shares nearby

Happy Life Ranch 11.6 mi
Farm to Table CSA at Alsip Home & Nursery 14.1 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, 9.8 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 zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lowell, IN station (4.6 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: 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.

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Questions about Five Hands Farm

Is Five Hands 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 Five Hands 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 Five Hands Farm?

The listing gives the address as 090 Chestnut Street, Lowell, IN 46356. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Five Hands 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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