Nettle Creek Farm & Pantry

Seneca, IL · about 59 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: ,, IL
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (815) 357-6970
Website: nettlecreekfarmandpantry.grazecart.com
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 59 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Grundy County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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EV charger EVgo 8.1 mi

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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 49°F, lows around 32°F, about 2.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.

31°16°J

36°19°F

48°29°M

61°40°A

72°51°M

82°61°J

85°65°J

83°63°A

77°55°S

64°43°O

49°32°N

37°22°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 20
🍂 First fall frostOct 23
☀️ Frost-free season184 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Morris 1 Nw, IL station (7.8 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

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: Grundy County

Grundy County had 437 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 19 sold food straight to the public and 2 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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Nettle Creek Farm & Pantry

Is Nettle Creek Farm & Pantry 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 Nettle Creek Farm & Pantry?

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 Nettle Creek Farm & Pantry?

The listing gives the address as ,, IL. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Nettle Creek Farm & Pantry?

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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