Ralston Nursery Farm
Mendham, NJ · about 33 mi from NYC
At a glance
- Address
- 327 Mendham Road West (route 24/main Street), Mendham, NJ 07945
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (973) 543-7923
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- NYC, about 33 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Check
- Social
- County
- Morris 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
- Playground Ralston Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area Grove Street Park 3.6 mi
- Gas station Exxon 3.1 mi
- EV charger 5.7 mi
- 44 places to eat within 5 mi The Black Horse Pub, The Wicker Basket, Starbucks
Farmers markets nearby
- Bedminster Farmers Market Bedminster · 7.7 mi
- Morristown Farmers Market Morristown · 8 mi
- Long Valley Green Market Long Valley · 8.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Highlands Harvest Club CSA 4.5 mi
- Alstede Farms 4.6 mi
- Uncle Bill's Farm 6.1 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 55°F, lows around 33°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 18
- ☀️ Frost-free season176 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Somerville Somerset Ap, NJ station (10.5 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. 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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Morris County
Morris County had 471 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 108 sold food straight to the public and 21 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 Ralston Nursery Farm
Is Ralston Nursery Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (973) 543-7923 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Ralston Nursery 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 Ralston Nursery Farm?
The listing gives the address as 327 Mendham Road West (route 24/main Street), Mendham, NJ 07945. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ralston Nursery 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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