At a glance
- Address
- 15 Gretel Terrace, Ballston Lake, New York, 12019
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Saratoga County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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
- Playground 2.1 mi
- Picnic area 3.9 mi
- Gas station Stewart's 0.9 mi
- EV charger 2.4 mi
- 85 places to eat within 5 mi Rocco's on Main, The Vista, Brooke's Pizza
Farmers markets nearby
- Burnt Hills Farmers' Market Burnt Hills · 3 mi
- Clifton Park Farmers Market Clifton Park · 3.3 mi
- Saratoga Farmers' Market - Clifton Park Clifton Park · 3.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Hayner Farm 6.7 mi
- Lansing Farm Market 10.3 mi
- Denison Farm 10.6 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 49°F, lows around 31°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 7
- ☀️ Frost-free season158 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Saratoga Springs 4 Sw, NY station (9 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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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: Saratoga County
Saratoga County had 604 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 127 sold food straight to the public and 25 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 25 farms selling honey
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Ballston Lake Apiaries
Is Ballston Lake Apiaries open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Ballston Lake Apiaries?
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 Ballston Lake Apiaries?
The listing gives the address as 15 Gretel Terrace, Ballston Lake, New York, 12019. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ballston Lake Apiaries?
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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