Neeley Farms
Lancaster, OH · about 28 mi from Columbus
At a glance
- Address
- 2574 Mudhouse Road, Lancaster, OH 43130
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Columbus, about 28 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- Payment
- Cash
- County
- Fairfield County, OH
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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 0.8 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 1.4 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 3.9 mi
- 104 places to eat within 5 mi Osteria Alla Romana, Cristy's Pizza and grill., Pizza Crossing
CSA farm shares nearby
- FreshORR Family Farms 9.8 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 53°F, lows around 34°F, about 2.7 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 22
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 24
- ☀️ Frost-free season183 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lancaster, OH station (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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- 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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Gloves for prickly vines
- A cooler for sweet corn and tomatoes
- 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: Fairfield County
Fairfield County had 1,082 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 134 sold food straight to the public and 19 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 123 acres of pumpkins #9 of 74 counties in OH
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
pumpkins; winter squash;
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Questions about Neeley Farms
Is Neeley Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Neeley Farms?
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 Neeley Farms?
The listing gives the address as 2574 Mudhouse Road, Lancaster, OH 43130. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Neeley 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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