Eckert's Grafton Farm

Grafton, IL

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At a glance

Address: 995 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton, IL 62037
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (618) 786-3445
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Jersey County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Picnic area 2.3 mi
Gas station BP 3.6 mi
12 places to eat within 5 mi Abigail's Tap Room, Lighthouse Coffee, The Loading Dock

Farmers markets nearby

Jerseyville Farmers and Artisan Market Jerseyville · 7.9 mi
Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market Alton · 14.9 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 55°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.

40°22°J

45°26°F

56°34°M

68°45°A

77°56°M

86°65°J

89°68°J

88°66°A

81°57°S

69°46°O

55°35°N

44°27°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 5
🍂 First fall frostOct 27
☀️ Frost-free season203 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, St Charles Co Ap, MO station (6.2 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. 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.
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: Jersey County

Jersey County had 460 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 14 sold food straight to the public.

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 Eckert's Grafton Farm

Is Eckert's Grafton Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (618) 786-3445 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Eckert's Grafton 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 Eckert's Grafton Farm?

The listing gives the address as 995 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton, IL 62037. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Eckert's Grafton 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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