Sweet Haven Farm

Hillsborough, NC · about 22 mi from Raleigh-Durham

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At a glance

Address: 045 Summer Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (919) 245-0101
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Raleigh-Durham, about 22 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Orange County, NC
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 8a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 0.5 mi
Gas station 2.6 mi
EV charger 5.6 mi

Farmers markets nearby

Eno River Farmers Market Hillsborough · 9.4 mi
Durham Farmers' Market Durham · 11.4 mi · takes SNAP
Efland Farmers Market Efland · 12.1 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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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 60°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.

49°28°J

52°30°F

61°37°M

70°46°A

77°55°M

83°64°J

87°69°J

85°67°A

79°61°S

70°48°O

60°37°N

52°32°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 2
🍂 First fall frostNov 4
☀️ Frost-free season217 days
🧭 Hardiness zone8a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Durham, NC station (8 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: Orange County

Orange County had 687 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 140 sold food straight to the public and 47 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 Sweet Haven Farm

Is Sweet Haven Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (919) 245-0101 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Sweet Haven 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 Sweet Haven Farm?

The listing gives the address as 045 Summer Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Sweet Haven 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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