Go-Ro Fresh U-Pick Vegetables
Genoa, IL · about 56 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 565 Route 23, Genoa, IL 60135
- Activities
- 🧺 U-pick🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (224) 764-8821
- Typical season
- May to Oct (u-pick, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 56 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- DeKalb County, IL
- 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
- Public restroom 1.8 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 1.7 mi
- Gas station BP 0 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi McDonald's, OPENDOOR COFFEE
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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 46°F, lows around 30°F, about 2.3 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 24
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 18
- ☀️ Frost-free season177 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, De Kalb, IL station (12.1 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
- U-pickMay to Oct
- VegetablesJun to Oct
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.
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Containers only if the farm allows them
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Gloves for prickly vines
- A cooler for sweet corn and tomatoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Ask at the stand which rows are ready today; farms rotate fields as crops ripen.
- How to pick
Stay in the rows you are sent to, pick clean (do not leave ripe fruit behind) and do not eat in the field unless the farm says it is fine.
- Best time to go
Early in the day and early in the season for the best picking.
- Keep it fresh
Cool produce quickly and keep it out of a hot car.
Farm country: DeKalb County
DeKalb County had 807 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 42 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.
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Questions about Go-Ro Fresh U-Pick Vegetables
Is Go-Ro Fresh U-Pick Vegetables open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (224) 764-8821 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Go-Ro Fresh U-Pick Vegetables?
U-pick typically run May to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Go-Ro Fresh U-Pick Vegetables?
The listing gives the address as 565 Route 23, Genoa, IL 60135. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Go-Ro Fresh U-Pick Vegetables?
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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