Ritter Apiary
Charlotte, NC · about 1 mi from Charlotte
At a glance
- Address
- East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Website
- thebradfordmarket.com/grocery--pantry-items.html
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Charlotte, about 1 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Mecklenburg County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- 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 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 1.2 mi
- Gas station Marathon 0.7 mi
- EV charger 0.7 mi
- 811 places to eat within 5 mi Midnight Diner, La Bonbonniere Bakery, 7th Restaurant & Lounge
Farmers markets nearby
- Uptown Farmers Market Charlotte · 0.2 mi
- Kings Drive Farmers' Market Charlotte · 1.2 mi
- Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market Charlotte · 1.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Small City Farm CSA 5.2 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 63°F, lows around 40°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 30
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season221 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Charlotte Douglas Ap, NC station (6.6 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
- HoneyYear round
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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County had 165 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 37 sold food straight to the public and 13 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 26 farms selling honey
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 Ritter Apiary
Is Ritter Apiary 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 Ritter Apiary?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Ritter Apiary?
The listing gives the address as East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ritter Apiary?
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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