Allen's Apiary
Frederick, MD · about 42 mi from DC & Baltimore
At a glance
- Address
- 980 Harvest Dr, Frederick, MD 21702
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Phone
- (240) 409-3589
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DC & Baltimore, about 42 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- allensapiary@gmail.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Frederick County, MD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 1.8 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Gas station 1 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 5.5 mi
- 49 places to eat within 5 mi Rocky's New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant, Andaz, SweetHaus
Farmers markets nearby
- YMCA in Frederick Farmers Market Frederick · 5.7 mi
- Frederick Farmers Market Frederick · 6.2 mi
- Frederick City Market Frederick · 6.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Shadows of Catoctin Farm 2 mi
- Pleasant Hill Produce 7.2 mi
- Morgan Farms 8 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 56°F, lows around 38°F, about 2.7 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 2
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 6
- ☀️ Frost-free season218 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Frederick Police Brks, MD 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
- HoneyYear round
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: Frederick County
Frederick County had 1,367 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 175 sold food straight to the public and 31 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 55 farms selling honey #1 of 23 counties in MD
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Allen's Apiary
Is Allen's Apiary open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (240) 409-3589 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Allen's Apiary?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Allen's Apiary?
The listing gives the address as 980 Harvest Dr, Frederick, MD 21702. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Allen's Apiary?
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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