Thousand Acre Farm
Middletown, DE · about 35 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 260 S. Reedy Point Road, Middletown, Delaware, 19709
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (302) 455-8880
- Website
- thousandacrefarm.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 35 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- New Castle County, DE
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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
- Public restroom 1.3 mi
- Playground 1.4 mi
- Picnic area 2.6 mi
- Gas station Citgo 1.5 mi
- EV charger 5.5 mi
- 5 places to eat within 5 mi Wiso's, Kathy's Crab House & Family Restaurant, Sunday's Cafe 64
Farmers markets nearby
- Delaware City Farmers' Market & Galleria Delaware City · 1.7 mi
- Salem City Market Salem · 6.5 mi
- New Castle Farmers' Market New Castle · 8.3 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 56°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 7
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season209 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, DE 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. 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: New Castle County
New Castle County had 335 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 55 sold food straight to the public and 11 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 Thousand Acre Farm
Is Thousand Acre 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 Thousand Acre 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 Thousand Acre Farm?
The listing gives the address as 260 S. Reedy Point Road, Middletown, Delaware, 19709. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Thousand Acre 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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