Dempsey Farms UPick
Saint Helena Island, SC
At a glance
- Address
- 1576 Sea Island Parkway, Saint Helena Island, South Carolina 29920
- Activities
- 🧺 U-pick
- Phone
- (843) 838-3656
- Website
- dempseyfarmsupick.com
- Typical season
- May to Oct (u-pick, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Jul 2014
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Beaufort County, SC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9a
- 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 3.1 mi
- Gas station SUNOCO Gas Station 4.1 mi
- EV charger 5.6 mi
- 11 places to eat within 5 mi Beedos, Parce's Place, Boondocks Restaurant and Sports Bar
Farmers markets nearby
- Port Royal Farmers Market Port Royal · 10.9 mi
- Pick Pocket Plantation Farrmers Market Beaufort · 11.8 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 70°F, lows around 51°F, 10.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 3
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 9
- ☀️ Frost-free season282 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Beaufort Wwtp, SC station (10.9 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
- U-pickMay to Oct
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.
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Containers only if the farm allows them
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Ask at the stand which rows are ready today; farms rotate fields as crops ripen.
- How to pick
Stay in the rows you are sent to, pick clean (do not leave ripe fruit behind) and do not eat in the field unless the farm says it is fine.
- Best time to go
Early in the day and early in the season for the best picking.
- Keep it fresh
Cool produce quickly and keep it out of a hot car.
Farm country: Beaufort County
Beaufort County had 101 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 18 sold food straight to the public and 5 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 Dempsey Farms UPick
Is Dempsey Farms UPick 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 Jul 2014.
When is the season at Dempsey Farms UPick?
U-pick typically run May to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Dempsey Farms UPick?
The listing gives the address as 1576 Sea Island Parkway, Saint Helena Island, South Carolina 29920. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Dempsey Farms UPick?
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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