Sandy Creek
Columbus, NJ · about 24 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 2881 Route 206 South, Columbus, NJ 08022
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍎 Apples🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 24 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- Payment
- Cash, VisaMasterCard
- County
- Burlington County, NJ
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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 1.9 mi
- Playground 3.5 mi
- Gas station Wawa 2 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 3.4 mi
- 29 places to eat within 5 mi Pandora Diner, Lexylicious Ice Cream, Pizza Barn
Farmers markets nearby
- Thursday Organic Pavilion at the Columbus Farmers Market Columbus · 0.5 mi
- Bordentown City Community Farmers' Market Bordentown · 7.1 mi
- Rancocas Woods Farmers Market Mount Laurel Township · 8.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Fernbrook Farms CSA 5.1 mi
- Ramblin' Sol Farm 10.6 mi
- Phoenix Farms 11.8 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 54°F, lows around 34°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 15
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 29
- ☀️ Frost-free season196 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Philadelphia/Mt Holly Wfo, NJ station (5.2 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- ApplesAug to Oct
- VegetablesJun to Oct
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. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Burlington County
Burlington County had 925 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 157 sold food straight to the public and 28 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 317 acres of pumpkins #2 of 16 counties in NJ
- 65 acres of apples #10 of 15 counties in NJ
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.
From the listing
fruits; vegetables; apples; broccoli; corn sweet; cucumbers; eggplant; peppers; pumpkins; summer squash; tomatoes;
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Questions about Sandy Creek
Is Sandy Creek open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Sandy Creek?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Sandy Creek?
The listing gives the address as 2881 Route 206 South, Columbus, NJ 08022. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Sandy Creek?
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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