Blue Eden Farm
Mechanicsville, VA
At a glance
- Address
- 172 Piping Tree Ferry Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
- Activities
- π Farm visits
- Phone
- (804) 955-9834
- Website
- blueedenfarm.com/new-page
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- blueedenfarm@yahoo.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Hanover County, VA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecastβ¦
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Gas station BP 3.8 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 9.7 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi Another Round or 2 Bar and Grill, M&M Pizza, Halterman's Eatery
Farmers markets nearby
- KQCD Farmers Market Walkerton Β· 9.1 mi
- Farmers Market at New Highland Baptist Church Mechanicsville Β· 14.4 mi
- New Highland Baptist Farmers' Market Mechanicsville Β· 14.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Farm to Family 14.8 mi
Open in Apple Maps Β· Google Maps directions
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 61Β°F, lows around 39Β°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostApr 7
- π First fall frostNov 1
- βοΈ Frost-free season209 days
- π§ Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Walkerton 2 Nw, VA station (9.2 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
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Hanover County
Hanover County had 512 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 43 sold food straight to the public and 26 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.
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Questions about Blue Eden Farm
Is Blue Eden 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 Blue Eden Farm?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Blue Eden Farm?
The listing gives the address as 172 Piping Tree Ferry Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Blue Eden 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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