Golding's Sweet Maple Farms
Cedar Rapids, IA
At a glance
- Address
- 000 Tower Terrace Road, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Phone
- (319) 360-1028
- Website
- sweetmaplefarms.com
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- info@sweetmaplefarms.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Linn County, IA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- 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
- Public restroom 1.8 mi
- Playground 1.1 mi
- Picnic area 2.9 mi
- Gas station BP 2.4 mi
- EV charger Blink 4.1 mi
- 95 places to eat within 5 mi 4 Hermanos Mexican Food, Tomaso's Pizza & BBQ, Roasters Coffee House
Farmers markets nearby
- Noelridge Farmers Market Cedar Rapids · 4.3 mi
- Downtown Farmers Market Cedar Rapids · 7 mi
- Marion Farmers Market Marion · 7.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Matthew 25 Urban Farm 7 mi
- Destiny's Garden Herbs 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 29°F, about 2.2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 28
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 12
- ☀️ Frost-free season166 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cedar Rapids #1, IA station (7 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
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
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.
- Warm layers and waterproof boots
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Sugaring runs when nights freeze and days thaw, usually February to March.
- How to pick
Many sugarhouses run weekend open houses; ask when they are boiling so you see sap turn to syrup.
- Best time to go
Sunny days after a cold night.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate syrup after opening.
Farm country: Linn County
Linn County had 1,416 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 87 sold food straight to the public and 13 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 228 maple taps #6 of 12 counties in IA
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 Golding's Sweet Maple Farms
Is Golding's Sweet Maple Farms 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 Feb 2024.
When is the season at Golding's Sweet Maple Farms?
Maple syrup typically run Feb to Mar in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Golding's Sweet Maple Farms?
The listing gives the address as 000 Tower Terrace Road, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Golding's Sweet Maple Farms?
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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