🎃 Pumpkins 🍎 Apples 🍁 Maple syrup 🍅 Vegetables

Troxel Farm and Garden

Maple Park, IL · about 50 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: 199 East County Line Road, Maple Park, IL 60151
Activities: 🎃 Pumpkins 🍎 Apples 🍁 Maple syrup 🍅 Vegetables
Phone: (708) 491-3790
Typical season: Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 50 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: Cash
County: DeKalb County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 0.1 mi
Picnic area 3.9 mi
Gas station Casey's General Store 0.3 mi
EV charger 8.8 mi
3 places to eat within 5 mi Sorrento’s Restaurant, Sorrento's Restaurant, Sam's Family Restaurant

Farmers markets nearby

Sycamore Farmers' Market Sycamore · 7.2 mi
Discover Sycamore Farmer's Market Sycamore · 7.5 mi
DeKalb Farmers' Market Dekalb · 8 mi · takes SNAP

CSA farm shares nearby

Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce 6.3 mi
Elder Oaks Farm Market (Formerly Fulbuschel farms) 13.4 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 46°F, lows around 30°F, about 2.3 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

28°13°J

32°17°F

45°27°M

59°37°A

70°49°M

80°60°J

83°63°J

81°61°A

75°53°S

62°41°O

46°30°N

34°19°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 24
🍂 First fall frostOct 18
☀️ Frost-free season177 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, De Kalb, IL station (9.2 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

PumpkinsSep to Oct
ApplesAug to Oct
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. 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.
Boots that can get muddy
A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
Hand wipes
A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
Warm layers and waterproof boots
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.

Farm country: DeKalb County

DeKalb County had 807 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 42 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

108 acres of pumpkins
109 acres of apples #4 of 47 counties in IL
63 maple taps #6 of 9 counties in IL

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.

From the listing

farm market; crafts; artistic products; cucumbers; herbsspices; peppers; pumpkins; tomatoes; picnic area; gourd carving workshops; meet Applejack our Miniature horse; gourds and gourd birdhouses;

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Questions about Troxel Farm and Garden

Is Troxel Farm and Garden open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (708) 491-3790 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Troxel Farm and Garden?

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 Troxel Farm and Garden?

The listing gives the address as 199 East County Line Road, Maple Park, IL 60151. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Troxel Farm and Garden?

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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