Barbourtown Tree and Maple Syrup Farm
Canton, CT
At a glance
- Address
- 225 Barbourtown Road, Canton, CT 06019
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Phone
- (860) 977-8024
- Website
- ctchristmastree.org/candh/cowles.html
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Capitol Planning Region, CT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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 1.6 mi
- Picnic area 0.6 mi
- Gas station 2.7 mi
- EV charger 5 mi
- 24 places to eat within 5 mi Pizza & Grocery, Better Half Bistro, New Hartford Diner
Farmers markets nearby
- Collinsville Farmers Market Collinsville · 5 mi · takes SNAP
- Simsbury Farmers Market Simsbury · 5.8 mi
- Winsted Farmers Market Winsted · 7.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Gresczyk Farms LLC 5.8 mi
- George Hall Farm 6.5 mi
- High Silo Farm 6.5 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 50°F, lows around 30°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 17
- ☀️ Frost-free season168 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Barkhamsted, CT station (3.5 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
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
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.
- 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?
Sugaring runs when nights freeze and days thaw, usually February to March.
- How to pick
Many sugarhouses run weekend open houses; ask when they are boiling so you see sap turn to syrup.
- Best time to go
Sunny days after a cold night.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate syrup after opening.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Barbourtown Tree and Maple Syrup Farm
Is Barbourtown Tree and Maple Syrup 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 Barbourtown Tree and Maple Syrup Farm?
Maple syrup typically run Feb to Mar in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Barbourtown Tree and Maple Syrup Farm?
The listing gives the address as 225 Barbourtown Road, Canton, CT 06019. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Barbourtown Tree and Maple Syrup 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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