Mason Bee Farm and Vegetable Garden
Jena, LA
At a glance
- Address
- 204 Moreau Road, Olla (aimwell), LA 71465
- Activities
- π Vegetables
- Phone
- (318) 290-8846
- Typical season
- Jun to Oct (vegetables, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Catahoula Parish, LA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- 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.
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Farmers markets nearby
- Farmers Market Gardening & Gift Shop Jena Β· 11.7 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 67Β°F, lows around 44Β°F, about 5.5 in of rain, 10.5 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostMar 19
- π First fall frostNov 12
- βοΈ Frost-free season238 days
- π§ Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Jena, LA station (11 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: Catahoula Parish
Catahoula Parish had 427 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 11 sold food straight to the public and 4 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 Mason Bee Farm and Vegetable Garden
Is Mason Bee Farm and Vegetable Garden open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (318) 290-8846 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Mason Bee Farm and Vegetable Garden?
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 Mason Bee Farm and Vegetable Garden?
The listing gives the address as 204 Moreau Road, Olla (aimwell), LA 71465. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Mason Bee Farm and Vegetable Garden?
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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