Oil Ranch
Hockley, TX Β· about 37 mi from Houston
At a glance
- Address
- 23501 Macedonia Road, Hockley, TX 77447
- Activities
- π Farm visits
- Phone
- (281) 859-1616
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Houston, about 37 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- info@oilranch.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Waller County, TX
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecastβ¦
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 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Gas station Shell 4 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 6.9 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi Domino's, Taco Corner
Farmers markets nearby
- Tomball Farmers Market Tomball Β· 12.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Texas Eco Farms 5.6 mi
Open in Apple Maps Β· Google Maps directions
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 72Β°F, lows around 50Β°F, about 4 in of rain, 10.6 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostFeb 19
- π First fall frostDec 3
- βοΈ Frost-free season290 days
- π§ Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston Hooks Mem Ap, TX station (16.6 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
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Waller County
Waller County had 1,545 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 51 sold food straight to the public and 19 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Oil Ranch
Is Oil Ranch open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (281) 859-1616 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Oil Ranch?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Oil Ranch?
The listing gives the address as 23501 Macedonia Road, Hockley, TX 77447. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Oil Ranch?
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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