The Pickin' Patch

Avon, CT

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At a glance

Address: Nod Road, Avon, CT 06001
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (860) 677-9552
Website: thepickinpatch.com
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook
County: Capitol Planning Region, CT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 1.2 mi
Playground 0.9 mi
Picnic area 0.7 mi
Gas station 0.6 mi
EV charger 2.5 mi
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Farmers markets nearby

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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 52°F, lows around 32°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

36°17°J

39°18°F

47°26°M

60°36°A

70°47°M

78°57°J

84°62°J

82°60°A

75°52°S

63°41°O

52°32°N

41°24°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 25
🍂 First fall frostOct 18
☀️ Frost-free season172 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Burlington, CT station (6.2 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

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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about The Pickin' Patch

Is The Pickin' Patch 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 The Pickin' Patch?

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 The Pickin' Patch?

The listing gives the address as Nod Road, Avon, CT 06001. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to The Pickin' Patch?

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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