At a glance
- Address
- 271 Old Fort Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Phone
- (678) 333-3812
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Buncombe County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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
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- Gas station 2.6 mi
- EV charger 6.3 mi
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Farmers markets nearby
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CSA farm shares nearby
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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 52°F, lows around 34°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 22
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 24
- ☀️ Frost-free season184 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Swannanoa 2 Sse, NC station (3 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
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
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.
- Warm layers and waterproof boots
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Sugaring runs when nights freeze and days thaw, usually February to March.
- How to pick
Many sugarhouses run weekend open houses; ask when they are boiling so you see sap turn to syrup.
- Best time to go
Sunny days after a cold night.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate syrup after opening.
Farm country: Buncombe County
Buncombe County had 1,074 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 136 sold food straight to the public and 27 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 Maple Grove Ranch
Is Maple Grove Ranch open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (678) 333-3812 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Maple Grove Ranch?
Maple syrup typically run Feb to Mar in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Maple Grove Ranch?
The listing gives the address as 271 Old Fort Rd, Fairview, NC 28730. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Maple Grove Ranch?
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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