Strong Family Farm Inc
Vernon, CT
At a glance
- Address
- 274 West St, Vernon, CT 06066
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍯 Honey🍁 Maple syrup🍅 Vegetables
- Website
- strongfamilyfarm.org
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Capitol Planning Region, CT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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 3 mi
- Playground 1.2 mi
- Picnic area 1.9 mi
- Gas station Shell 1.1 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 1.7 mi
- 109 places to eat within 5 mi New England Pizza, Vernon Coffee Roasters, Craft Pizza Company
Farmers markets nearby
- Vernon Farmers Market Vernon · 1.9 mi
- Ellington Summer Farmers Market Ellington · 4.3 mi
- South Windsor Farmers' Market South Windsor · 4.5 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Stefanfarms 10.6 mi
- Down to Earth CSA 12.8 mi
- Little Ark Farm 13.6 mi
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 52°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 17
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 26
- ☀️ Frost-free season191 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hartford Brainard Fld, CT station (12 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
- HoneyYear round
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
- 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. 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.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Warm layers and waterproof boots
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Gloves for prickly vines
- 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Farm market; pumpkins; jams; honey; maple syrup; plants; Dairy Products; seasonal fruits and vegetables; SP; Agritourism;
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Questions about Strong Family Farm Inc
Is Strong Family Farm Inc 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 Strong Family Farm Inc?
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 Strong Family Farm Inc?
The listing gives the address as 274 West St, Vernon, CT 06066. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Strong Family Farm Inc?
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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