English Lake Farm

Fort Ogden, FL · about 48 mi from Fort Myers

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At a glance

Address: US 17, Fort Ogden, FL 34267
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (863) 990-6164
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Fort Myers, about 48 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: englishlakefarm@aol.com
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: DeSoto County, FL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 9b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Gas station 6.9 mi
EV charger 7 mi
1 place to eat within 5 mi Nav-A-Gator Grill

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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 80°F, lows around 56°F, about 1.8 in of rain, 10.8 hours of daylight.

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76°50°F

80°53°M

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89°64°M

91°69°J

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92°72°A

90°70°S

86°64°O

80°56°N

75°51°D

🌱 Last spring frostFeb 7
🍂 First fall frostJan 4
☀️ Frost-free season324 days
🧭 Hardiness zone9b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Arcadia, FL station (10.5 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

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: DeSoto County

DeSoto County had 689 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 21 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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about English Lake Farm

Is English Lake Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (863) 990-6164 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at English Lake 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 English Lake Farm?

The listing gives the address as US 17, Fort Ogden, FL 34267. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to English Lake 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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