Rota Spring Farm
Sterling, MA · about 34 mi from Boston
At a glance
- Address
- 117 Chace Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (978) 365-9710
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Boston, about 34 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-19:00 from OpenStreetMap, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories; OpenStreetMap
- Payment
- Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, VisaMasterCard
- Social
- County
- Worcester County, MA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
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 0.1 mi
- Playground 0.8 mi
- Gas station BP 2 mi
- EV charger West Boylston Goodale Park 4.3 mi
- 23 places to eat within 5 mi Rota Spring Farm Ice Cream, Meadowbrook Orchards, T.C. Landos
Farmers markets nearby
- Sterling Farmers Market Sterling · 0.6 mi
- Matchstick Farmers Market Clinton · 2.5 mi
- Boylston Farmers' Market Boylston · 4.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Flats Mentor Farm World Farmers CSA 4.1 mi
- Lilac Hedge Farm 10.3 mi
- Green Hill Farm 10.8 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 50°F, lows around 30°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 29
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 11
- ☀️ Frost-free season164 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Fitchburg Muni Ap, MA station (9.5 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: Worcester County
Worcester County had 1,623 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 513 sold food straight to the public and 60 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 Rota Spring Farm
Is Rota Spring Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (978) 365-9710 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Rota Spring 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 Rota Spring Farm?
The listing gives the address as 117 Chace Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Rota Spring 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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