Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand
Essex, VT
At a glance
- Address
- 182 River Rd, Essex, VT 05452
- Activities
- 🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (802) 879-3760
- Website
- paulmazzas.com
- Typical season
- Jun to Oct (vegetables, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- paulmazzasfarmstand@gmail.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories; OpenStreetMap
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Chittenden County, VT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- 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 2.2 mi
- Playground 1 mi
- Picnic area 2 mi
- Gas station River Road Beverage & Redemption 1.3 mi
- EV charger 2.3 mi
- 82 places to eat within 5 mi JP's Restaurant And Deli, The Mad Taco, Sukho Thai Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- Five Corners Farmers' Market Essex Junction · 2.7 mi
- Richmond Farmers Market Richmond · 6.1 mi
- Jericho Farmers Market Jericho · 6.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- River Berry Farm 12.8 mi
- Last Resort Farm 14.8 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 46°F, lows around 31°F, about 3 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 11
- ☀️ Frost-free season160 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Essex Junction 1 N, VT station (3.5 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. Look at the farm website: 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: Chittenden County
Chittenden County had 584 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 152 sold food straight to the public and 53 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 Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand
Is Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand?
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 Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand?
The listing gives the address as 182 River Rd, Essex, VT 05452. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand?
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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