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Address
535 Ellie's Lane, Anniston, AL 36207
Activities
πŸ‡ Berries🫐 Blueberries
Phone
(256) 236-6410
Typical season
May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Email
bennettsblueberryfarm@gmail.com
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
Social
Facebook
County
Calhoun County, AL
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 8a
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 3.7 mi
  • Gas station BP 0.7 mi
  • EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4.5 mi
  • 27 places to eat within 5 mi Burger King, McDonald's, Buffalo Wild Wings

Farmers markets nearby

  • Calhoun County Farmers' Market Anniston Β· 5.6 mi
  • Anniston Downtown Market Anniston Β· 5.8 mi
  • Main Street Market Oxford Β· 6.6 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 64Β°F, lows around 37Β°F, about 4.5 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostApr 6
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 31
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season206 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone8a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Heflin, AL station (7.2 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

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.
  • Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • A cooler for the drive home
  • Bug spray for evening picking
  • Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

  • Is it ripe?

    Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.

  • How to pick

    Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.

  • Best time to go

    Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.

  • Keep it fresh

    Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.

Farm country: Calhoun County

Calhoun County had 601 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 43 sold food straight to the public and 3 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

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 Bennett's Blueberry Farm

Is Bennett's Blueberry Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (256) 236-6410 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Bennett's Blueberry Farm?

Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Bennett's Blueberry Farm?

The listing gives the address as 535 Ellie's Lane, Anniston, AL 36207. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Bennett's Blueberry 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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