Gilson Farm Greenhouses -

East Windsor, CT

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At a glance

Address: 57 Wapping Road, East Windsor, CT 06016
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (860) 623-0409
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Capitol Planning Region, CT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 0.5 mi
Gas station 2.7 mi
EV charger 3.8 mi
104 places to eat within 5 mi Dunkin', Jerry's, Alexia's Pizza and Restaurant

Farmers markets nearby

South Windsor Farmers' Market South Windsor · 2.9 mi · takes SNAP
Ellington Summer Farmers Market Ellington · 3.9 mi
Ellington Farmers Market Ellington · 4.4 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 52°F, lows around 33°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

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38°21°F

47°28°M

60°38°A

72°48°M

80°58°J

85°63°J

83°62°A

76°54°S

64°42°O

52°33°N

41°25°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 21
🍂 First fall frostOct 16
☀️ Frost-free season177 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hartford Bradley Intl Ap, CT station (8.2 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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Gilson Farm Greenhouses -

Is Gilson Farm Greenhouses - open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (860) 623-0409 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Gilson Farm Greenhouses -?

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 Gilson Farm Greenhouses -?

The listing gives the address as 57 Wapping Road, East Windsor, CT 06016. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Gilson Farm Greenhouses -?

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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