Hoover's Farm
Lititz, PA · about 59 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 30 Erbs Bridge Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍇 Berries🍓 Strawberries🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (717) 733-1048
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 59 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Lancaster County, PA
- 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 0.7 mi
- Playground 0.9 mi
- Picnic area 2.2 mi
- Gas station Turkey Hill 2.1 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4.7 mi
- 111 places to eat within 5 mi Caruso's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, White Swan, Dutch-Way Café
Farmers markets nearby
- Lititz Farmers' Market Lititz · 3.3 mi
- Downtown Lititz Farmers Market Lititz · 3.3 mi
- Root's Country Market & Auction Manheim · 8.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Crawford Organics 8.9 mi
- Creekside Farm Market LLC 10.1 mi
- Wimer's Organics 12.2 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 3.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 18
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 25
- ☀️ Frost-free season186 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lancaster Ap, PA station (4.5 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- BerriesMay to Aug
- StrawberriesApr to Jun
- 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.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Lancaster County
Lancaster County had 4,680 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 537 sold food straight to the public and 33 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 980 acres of pumpkins #1 of 56 counties in PA
- 38 acres of blueberries #5 of 51 counties in PA
- 119 acres of strawberries #1 of 34 counties in PA
- 23 acres of raspberries #2 of 30 counties in PA
- 7 acres of blackberries #6 of 18 counties in PA
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.
From the listing
Farm stand; Farm market; Pumpkin picking; Winter squash picking; Strawberry picking;
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Questions about Hoover's Farm
Is Hoover's Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (717) 733-1048 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Hoover's Farm?
Pumpkins typically run Sep 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 Hoover's Farm?
The listing gives the address as 30 Erbs Bridge Rd, Lititz, PA 17543. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Hoover's Farm?
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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