Carolina Growers
Albemarle, NC · about 37 mi from Charlotte
At a glance
- Address
- Albemarle, NC, US, 28001
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Charlotte, about 37 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Stanly County, NC
- 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
- Public restroom 0.7 mi
- Playground Rotary's All Children's Playground 0.7 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 0.4 mi
- 51 places to eat within 5 mi Domino's, Parkway House Restaurant, Applebee's
Farmers markets nearby
- Stanly County Farmers Market Albemarle · 0.6 mi
- Stanly Commons Farmers' Market Albemarle · 1.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Sprouting Acres Farm 12.1 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 62°F, lows around 40°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 29
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 4
- ☀️ Frost-free season220 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Albemarle, NC station (3.1 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. 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: Stanly County
Stanly County had 649 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 34 sold food straight to the public and 10 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 Carolina Growers
Is Carolina Growers 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 Carolina Growers?
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 Carolina Growers?
The listing gives the address as Albemarle, NC, US, 28001. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Carolina Growers?
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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