Ruby Branch Farms
Franklin, KY · about 38 mi from Nashville
At a glance
- Address
- 780 Lake Spring Road, Franklin, KY 42134
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Website
- rubybranchfarms.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Nashville, about 38 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Simpson County, KY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 2.6 mi
- Playground 2.3 mi
- Gas station Murphy USA 1.2 mi
- EV charger 1.8 mi
- 39 places to eat within 5 mi DQ Grill & Chill, Dunkin', Zaxby's
Farmers markets nearby
- Simpson County Farmers' Market Franklin · 3 mi
- Franklin Simpson Farmers' Market Franklin · 3 mi · takes SNAP
Open in Apple Maps · 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 59°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.8 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 5
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season210 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Portland Sewage Plt, TN station (7 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: Simpson County
Simpson County had 400 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 31 sold food straight to the public and 5 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 Ruby Branch Farms
Is Ruby Branch Farms 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 in a past season.
When is the season at Ruby Branch Farms?
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 Ruby Branch Farms?
The listing gives the address as 780 Lake Spring Road, Franklin, KY 42134. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ruby Branch 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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