Shady Oak Farm
Lakeland, FL · about 27 mi from Tampa Bay
At a glance
- Address
- 320 Shady Oak Drive East, Lakeland, FL 33810
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (863) 512-1547
- Website
- lakelandberries.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Tampa Bay, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit cards, VisaMasterCard
- Social
- County
- Polk County, FL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9b
- 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
- Playground 4.7 mi
- Gas station Circle K 2.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4.5 mi
- 40 places to eat within 5 mi McDonald's, Joyful Asian Cuisine, Domino's
Farmers markets nearby
- Plant City Farmers Market Plant City · 5.8 mi
- Downtown Farmers' Curb Market Lakeland · 6.4 mi
- Plant City State Farmers' Market Plant City · 7.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- GlassRoots Farm and Haberdashery 7.5 mi
- Bilbrey Family Farm 14.3 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 80°F, lows around 59°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 10.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 26
- 🍂 First fall frostJan 9
- ☀️ Frost-free season349 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lakeland 2, FL 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: Polk County
Polk County had 2,197 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 79 sold food straight to the public and 14 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 Shady Oak Farm
Is Shady Oak Farm 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 Feb 2024.
When is the season at Shady Oak 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 Shady Oak Farm?
The listing gives the address as 320 Shady Oak Drive East, Lakeland, FL 33810. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Shady Oak 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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