At a glance
- Address
- Maple Springs Farm, Harrison, ME 04040
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Cumberland County, ME
- 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
- Playground 3.9 mi
- Picnic area 4.1 mi
- Gas station Shell 4.1 mi
- 13 places to eat within 5 mi Olde Mill Tavern, The Last Chair, McDonald's
Farmers markets nearby
- Bridgton Farmers' Market Bridgton · 4 mi
- Casco Farmers' Market Casco · 10.8 mi
- Poland Farmers Market Poland · 14.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Whispering Winds Farm 13.2 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 45°F, lows around 27°F, about 4.3 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 5
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 5
- ☀️ Frost-free season151 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Bridgton 3 Nw, ME station (4.3 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. 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.
- 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: Cumberland County
Cumberland County had 657 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 182 sold food straight to the public and 42 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 18,526 maple taps #7 of 16 counties in ME
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 Maple Springs Farm
Is Maple Springs Farm 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 in a past season.
When is the season at Maple Springs Farm?
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 Maple Springs Farm?
The listing gives the address as Maple Springs Farm, Harrison, ME 04040. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Maple Springs Farm?
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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