Schwallier's Country Basket
Sparta, MI
At a glance
- Address
- 185 9 Mile Road Nw, Sparta, MI 49345
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (616) 785-9896
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit card/Credit card
- SNAP and WIC
- SNAP/EBT
- Growing practices
- Organic (USDA Certified)
- Social
- County
- Kent County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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 1.3 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Picnic area 4 mi
- Gas station Pacific Pride 1.6 mi
- EV charger 6.1 mi
- 36 places to eat within 5 mi Amore Trattoria Italiana, Subway, Bier Distillery & Brewery
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown Sparta Farmers' Market Sparta · 4.6 mi
- Plainfield Charter Township Farmers' Market Grand Rapids · 5.3 mi
- Rockford Farmer s Market Rockford · 5.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Growing Roots 1.2 mi
- New City Urban Farm 8.1 mi
- New City Farm 8.3 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 47°F, lows around 28°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 14
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 29
- ☀️ Frost-free season135 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Kent City 2 Sw, MI station (8.3 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: Kent County
Kent County had 1,049 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 171 sold food straight to the public and 37 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 Schwallier's Country Basket
Is Schwallier's Country Basket open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (616) 785-9896 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Schwallier's Country Basket?
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 Schwallier's Country Basket?
The listing gives the address as 185 9 Mile Road Nw, Sparta, MI 49345. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Schwallier's Country Basket?
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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