Maple Leaf Farms
Manalapan Township, NJ · about 34 mi from NYC
At a glance
- Address
- US Highway 9, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Phone
- (732) 851-4400
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- NYC, about 34 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Monmouth 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 2.1 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 2.1 mi
- Gas station 0.1 mi
- EV charger 4.3 mi
- 69 places to eat within 5 mi Gregory's Coffee, Sal's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, Anemos Greek Cuisine
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 56°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 17
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 23
- ☀️ Frost-free season190 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Freehold-Marlboro, NJ station (2.8 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: Monmouth County
Monmouth County had 931 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 138 sold food straight to the public and 27 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 200 maple taps #8 of 9 counties in NJ
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.
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Questions about Maple Leaf Farms
Is Maple Leaf Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (732) 851-4400 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Maple Leaf Farms?
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 Leaf Farms?
The listing gives the address as US Highway 9, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Maple Leaf Farms?
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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