American College of Healthcare Sciences Lavender UPick
Portland, OR · about 2 mi from Portland
At a glance
- Address
- 940 SW Hood Avenue, Portland, OR 97239
- Activities
- 🌻 Flowers🧺 U-pick
- Phone
- (503) 244-0726
- Website
- achs.edu/news/news-detail.aspx?nid=154
- Typical season
- Apr to Sep (flowers, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Portland, about 2 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Multnomah County, OR
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9a
- 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 0.6 mi
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Picnic area 1.3 mi
- Gas station 76 0.8 mi
- EV charger 0.4 mi
- 1,979 places to eat within 5 mi Delish Kitchen 108, Blue Star Donuts, Ross Island Grocery
Farmers markets nearby
- South Waterfront Winter Farmers Market Portland · 0.1 mi
- South Waterfront Farmers Market Portland · 0.1 mi · takes SNAP
- OHSU Farmers Market Portland · 0.7 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- 47th Avenue Farm 3.3 mi
- Able Farms 7.6 mi
- Rockwood Urban Farm 7.9 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 52°F, lows around 42°F, about 6.6 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostFeb 25
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season280 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Portland Kgw-Tv, OR station (1.7 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
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.
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Containers only if the farm allows them
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Cut flowers just as they open: sunflowers when the petals start to lift, zinnias when the stem is stiff right under the bloom, lavender when a third to half the buds are open.
- How to pick
Use clean, sharp snips and cut stems long and at an angle. Put them in water right away if the farm has buckets.
- Best time to go
Early morning or evening, when stems are full of water.
- Keep it fresh
Recut stems at home and change the water every couple of days.
Farm country: Multnomah County
Multnomah County had 680 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 204 sold food straight to the public and 35 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 28 farms selling cut flowers #7 of 28 counties in OR
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 American College of Healthcare Sciences Lavender UPick
Is American College of Healthcare Sciences Lavender UPick 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 American College of Healthcare Sciences Lavender UPick?
Flowers typically run Apr to Sep in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is American College of Healthcare Sciences Lavender UPick?
The listing gives the address as 940 SW Hood Avenue, Portland, OR 97239. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to American College of Healthcare Sciences Lavender UPick?
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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