At a glance
- Address
- 6066 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Town of LaFayette, NY 13084
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Phone
- (315) 395-8473
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Onondaga County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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
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- Gas station Fastrac 0.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 6.4 mi
- 8 places to eat within 5 mi Old Tymes Cafe, Brickyard Tavern and Barbecue, McDonald's
Farmers markets nearby
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CSA farm shares nearby
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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 45°F, lows around 28°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 12
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 5
- ☀️ Frost-free season147 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Tully Heiberg Forest, NY station (9.1 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
- HoneyYear round
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: Onondaga County
Onondaga County had 572 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 125 sold food straight to the public and 20 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 26 farms selling honey
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Hiwire Honeybees
Is Hiwire Honeybees open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (315) 395-8473 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Hiwire Honeybees?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Hiwire Honeybees?
The listing gives the address as 6066 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Town of LaFayette, NY 13084. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Hiwire Honeybees?
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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