Fort Lonesome

Lithia, FL · about 24 mi from Tampa Bay

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At a glance

Address: 433 South Cr 39, Lithia, FL 33547
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (813) 699-2058
Website: fortlonesome.org/herbserbsteas.html
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Tampa Bay, about 24 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook
County: Hillsborough County, FL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 9b
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 1.8 mi
Playground 2.2 mi
Picnic area 1.8 mi
Gas station 7-Eleven 8.2 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

Happy Tails Farm 12.4 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 79°F, lows around 56°F, 10.7 hours of daylight.

73°47°J

76°50°F

80°53°M

84°57°A

89°62°M

91°70°J

91°72°J

91°72°A

90°70°S

85°64°O

79°56°N

75°50°D

🌱 Last spring frostFeb 6
🍂 First fall frostJan 3
☀️ Frost-free season325 days
🧭 Hardiness zone9b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ft Green 12 Wsw, FL station (12.5 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: Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County had 1,992 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 102 sold food straight to the public and 30 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 Fort Lonesome

Is Fort Lonesome 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 Fort Lonesome?

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 Fort Lonesome?

The listing gives the address as 433 South Cr 39, Lithia, FL 33547. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Fort Lonesome?

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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