Cedar Shake Farm
Winterset, IA
At a glance
- Address
- 1823 225th St, Winterset, Iowa 50273
- Activities
- 🌻 Flowers
- Phone
- (641) 745-0919
- Website
- cedarshakefarm.com
- Typical season
- Apr to Sep (flowers, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Apr 2022
- cedarshakefarm@gmail.com
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Growing practices
- No antibiotics, No hormones, No pesticides, Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Non-GMO
- Order ahead
- Through farm’s website, West Des Moines & Winterset
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Madison County, IA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 2.4 mi
- Gas station Casey's General Store 3.3 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 3.9 mi
- 10 places to eat within 5 mi Anything Sweet & More Cafe, Urban on the Square, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Madison County Farmer’s Market Winterset · 3.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Cedar Shake Farm undefined mi
- Speckled Hen Farms 8.5 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 48°F, lows around 26°F, about 2 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season157 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Winterset 1S, IA 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
- FlowersApr to Sep
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.
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Cut flowers just as they open: sunflowers when the petals start to lift, zinnias when the stem is stiff right under the bloom, lavender when a third to half the buds are open.
- How to pick
Use clean, sharp snips and cut stems long and at an angle. Put them in water right away if the farm has buckets.
- Best time to go
Early morning or evening, when stems are full of water.
- Keep it fresh
Recut stems at home and change the water every couple of days.
Farm country: Madison County
Madison County had 1,133 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 76 sold food straight to the public and 8 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.
From the listing
We at Cedar Shake Farm are committed to providing locally-grown produce and flowers using sustainable and organic practices. We are not certified organic however, we strive to provide quality products while following those same practices. We use crop rotation as well as succession planting to provide a bountiful plethora of produce and flowers for your needs.
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Questions about Cedar Shake Farm
Is Cedar Shake 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 Apr 2022.
When is the season at Cedar Shake Farm?
Flowers typically run Apr to Sep in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Cedar Shake Farm?
The listing gives the address as 1823 225th St, Winterset, Iowa 50273. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Cedar Shake 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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