High Ground Organics
Watsonville, CA · about 54 mi from Bay Area
At a glance
- Address
- 521 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (831) 254-4918
- Website
- highgroundorganics.com/csa-program/faqs
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Bay Area, about 54 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 10a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
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 1.9 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Picnic area 2.4 mi
- Gas station Chevron 1.3 mi
- EV charger eVgo 1.3 mi
- 74 places to eat within 5 mi Applebee's, Jack in the Box, Tacos El Frijolito
Farmers markets nearby
- Pajaro Valley CFM Watsonville · 2.5 mi · takes SNAP
- Aptos Farmers' Market Aptos · 8.7 mi
- East Cliff/Live Oak Farmers Market Santa Cruz · 11.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- High Ground Organics 0.1 mi
- Fogline Farm 10.8 mi
- Homeless Garden Project 14.8 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 67°F, lows around 43°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 31
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 9
- ☀️ Frost-free season317 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Watsonville Muni Ap, CA station (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. 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: Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County had 614 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 106 sold food straight to the public and 25 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 High Ground Organics
Is High Ground Organics 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 High Ground Organics?
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 High Ground Organics?
The listing gives the address as 521 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville, CA 95076. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to High Ground Organics?
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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