At a glance
- Address
- 1339 Portland Cobalt Rd., Rte. 66, Portland, CT 06480
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- qpfarmmarket@email.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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 2.8 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 2.8 mi
- Gas station Mobil 0.6 mi
- EV charger 2.9 mi
- 175 places to eat within 5 mi Eggs Up Restaurant, DQ Grill & Chill, Burger Heaven
Farmers markets nearby
- Middletown Farmers' Market Middletown · 3 mi
- North End Farmers Market Middletown · 3.1 mi
- Cromwell Farmers Market Cromwell · 3.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- River Ridge Farm & Market 3.2 mi
- Yellow House Farm 4 mi
- Star Light Gardens 7.9 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 52°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 17
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 26
- ☀️ Frost-free season191 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hartford Brainard Fld, CT station (12.2 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- 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. 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.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- 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.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Farm market; Seasonal fruits and vegetables; Specialty products; Pumpkins;
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Questions about Q-P Farm Market
Is Q-P Farm Market 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 Q-P Farm Market?
Pumpkins typically run Sep 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 Q-P Farm Market?
The listing gives the address as 1339 Portland Cobalt Rd., Rte. 66, Portland, CT 06480. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Q-P Farm Market?
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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