King's Fruit & Vegetables
Ashland, VA
At a glance
- Address
- 189 or 550-7186, Karl King. 9207 Sliding Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005
- Activities
- 🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (804) 550-3189
- Typical season
- Jun to Oct (vegetables, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Hanover County, VA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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 1.9 mi
- Playground 0.8 mi
- Picnic area 1.8 mi
- Gas station 1.6 mi
- EV charger 2 mi
- 144 places to eat within 5 mi Domino's, Thai Gourmet Restaurant, Mario's Italian Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- Farmers Market at New Highland Baptist Church Mechanicsville · 0.9 mi
- New Highland Baptist Farmers' Market Mechanicsville · 0.9 mi
- Lakeside Farmers Market Richmond · 6.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Farm to Family 10.2 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 60°F, lows around 38°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 10
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 31
- ☀️ Frost-free season202 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ashland Hanover Co Muni Ap, VA station (1.1 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
- 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. 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.
- 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.
Farm country: Hanover County
Hanover County had 512 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 43 sold food straight to the public and 26 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.
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Questions about King's Fruit & Vegetables
Is King's Fruit & Vegetables open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (804) 550-3189 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at King's Fruit & Vegetables?
Vegetables typically run Jun 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 King's Fruit & Vegetables?
The listing gives the address as 189 or 550-7186, Karl King. 9207 Sliding Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to King's Fruit & Vegetables?
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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