Kharis Lavender Fields

Gaithersburg, MD · about 18 mi from DC & Baltimore

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At a glance

Address: 20914 Merle Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
Activities: 🌻 Flowers
Website: kharislavender.com
Typical season: Apr to Sep (flowers, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: DC & Baltimore, about 18 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Instagram
County: Montgomery County, MD
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 7b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 1.4 mi
Playground 1.3 mi
Picnic area 3.1 mi
Gas station Citfo 1.1 mi
EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4.6 mi
155 places to eat within 5 mi club house, Julliano's Italian Cafe, Wingstop

Farmers markets nearby

Montgomery Village Farmers Market Montgomery Village · 3.1 mi
Derwood Farmers Market Rockville · 5.1 mi
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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 53°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

39°24°J

43°26°F

52°33°M

64°43°A

72°53°M

80°62°J

84°66°J

83°65°A

76°58°S

64°46°O

53°36°N

44°30°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 14
🍂 First fall frostOct 29
☀️ Frost-free season196 days
🧭 Hardiness zone7b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Damascus 3 Ssw, MD station (6 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

FlowersApr to Sep

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.
Clippers only if the farm allows them
A bucket with a little water for the ride home
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Cut flowers just as they open: sunflowers when the petals start to lift, zinnias when the stem is stiff right under the bloom, lavender when a third to half the buds are open.
How to pick
Use clean, sharp snips and cut stems long and at an angle. Put them in water right away if the farm has buckets.
Best time to go
Early morning or evening, when stems are full of water.
Keep it fresh
Recut stems at home and change the water every couple of days.

Farm country: Montgomery County

Montgomery County had 583 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 111 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

3 farms selling cut flowers

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 Kharis Lavender Fields

Is Kharis Lavender Fields 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 Kharis Lavender Fields?

Flowers typically run Apr to Sep in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Kharis Lavender Fields?

The listing gives the address as 20914 Merle Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Kharis Lavender Fields?

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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