Preston Farm
Preston, CT
At a glance
- Address
- Route 2, Preston, CT 06339
- Activities
- π Farm visits
- Phone
- (860) 892-1407
- Website
- prestonmarket.net
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- OpenStreetMap
- SNAP and WIC
- SNAP/EBT USDA SNAP-authorized retailer
- County
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- 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 2.3 mi
- Playground 2.9 mi
- Gas station Mobil 0.6 mi
- EV charger Norwich Public Utilities 4.1 mi
- 80 places to eat within 5 mi Solis Restaurant, Junior's, Junior's Coffee Shop
Farmers markets nearby
- Ledyard Farmers' Market Ledyard Β· 3.5 mi
- Lisbon Farmers' Market Lisbon Β· 7.8 mi
- Voluntown Farmers' Market Voluntown Β· 9.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Full Heart Farm 3.2 mi
- Studio Farm Products 8.8 mi
- Stonyledge Farm 10.8 mi
Open in Apple Maps Β· Google Maps directions
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 53Β°F, lows around 34Β°F, about 4.2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostApr 14
- π First fall frostOct 24
- βοΈ Frost-free season192 days
- π§ Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Norwich Public Utility Plt, CT station (4.1 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Preston Farm
Is Preston Farm 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 Preston Farm?
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 Preston Farm?
The listing gives the address as Route 2, Preston, CT 06339. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Preston 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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