Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Vegetable Garden
Plantersville, TX · about 48 mi from Houston
At a glance
- Address
- 11351 County Road 203 Plantersville, TX 77363
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Houston, about 48 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Grimes County, TX
- 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.
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Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 71°F, lows around 47°F, about 4 in of rain, 10.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 7
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 19
- ☀️ Frost-free season259 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Washington Sp, TX station (20 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- VegetablesJun 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. 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.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Gloves for prickly vines
- A cooler for sweet corn and tomatoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Grimes County
Grimes County had 1,668 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 50 sold food straight to the public and 18 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 2 acres of pumpkins
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Vegetable Garden
Is Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Vegetable Garden 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 Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Vegetable Garden?
Pumpkins typically run Sep 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 Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Vegetable Garden?
The listing gives the address as 11351 County Road 203 Plantersville, TX 77363. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Vegetable Garden?
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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