Mellos Farm and Flower Center
Portsmouth, RI · about 51 mi from Boston
At a glance
- Address
- 444 Boys's Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
- Activities
- 🌻 Flowers
- Phone
- (401) 683-6262
- Typical season
- Apr to Sep (flowers, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Boston, about 51 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Newport County, RI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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 1.7 mi
- Playground 0.7 mi
- Picnic area 3.1 mi
- Gas station Patriot Patroleum 0.8 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 0.8 mi
- 50 places to eat within 5 mi Mindy's, Flos Drive in, Newport Beach Club
Farmers markets nearby
- Mount Hope Year-Round Farmers' Market Bristol · 2.6 mi
- Tiverton Farmer's Market Tiverton · 4.5 mi
- Tiverton Farmer's Market Tiverton · 4.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- The Local Patch 7 mi
- Moonrose Farm 11.1 mi
- Little Bit Farm 11.6 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 53°F, lows around 37°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 11
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 2
- ☀️ Frost-free season203 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Tiverton, RI station (2 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. 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.
- 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: Newport County
Newport County had 200 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 64 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 6 farms selling cut flowers #3 of 5 counties in RI
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Mellos Farm and Flower Center
Is Mellos Farm and Flower Center open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (401) 683-6262 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Mellos Farm and Flower Center?
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 Mellos Farm and Flower Center?
The listing gives the address as 444 Boys's Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Mellos Farm and Flower Center?
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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