Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm in NJ
Skillman, NJ · about 41 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 890 Belle Mead-Blawenburg Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558
- Activities
- 🌻 Flowers🐐 Farm animals
- Phone
- (609) 558-7034
- Website
- hiddenspringlavender.com
- Typical season
- Apr to Sep (flowers, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 41 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Hours
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 00:00-00:00; Sat,Sun 10:00-16:00 from the farm's website, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Somerset 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 0.9 mi
- Playground 1 mi
- Picnic area 2.5 mi
- Gas station Shell 3.2 mi
- EV charger 3.2 mi
- 34 places to eat within 5 mi New World Pizza & Cafe, Aja Asian Cuisine & Lounge, Mori Sushi
Farmers markets nearby
- Princeton Farmers Market Princeton · 5.6 mi
- Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers' Market Princeton · 6.1 mi
- Blue Moon Acres Farm Market- Pennington, NJ Pennington · 6.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Ralston Farm 2.8 mi
- Marchese Family Farm 2.9 mi
- Bone-In Food 5.6 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 54°F, lows around 34°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 16
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season192 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Wertsville 4 Ne, NJ station (4.4 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
- FlowersApr to Sep
- Farm animalsYear round
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.
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Cut flowers just as they open: sunflowers when the petals start to lift, zinnias when the stem is stiff right under the bloom, lavender when a third to half the buds are open.
- How to pick
Use clean, sharp snips and cut stems long and at an angle. Put them in water right away if the farm has buckets.
- Best time to go
Early morning or evening, when stems are full of water.
- Keep it fresh
Recut stems at home and change the water every couple of days.
Farm country: Somerset County
Somerset County had 469 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 97 sold food straight to the public and 15 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 11 farms selling cut flowers #10 of 18 counties in NJ
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm in NJ
Is Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm in NJ 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 Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm in NJ?
Flowers typically run Apr to Sep in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm in NJ?
The listing gives the address as 890 Belle Mead-Blawenburg Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm in NJ?
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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