At a glance
- Address
- 476 Lisbon Rd, Sussex, WI 53089
- Activities
- 🍁 Maple syrup
- Phone
- (262) 719-9999
- Typical season
- Feb to Mar (maple syrup, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- shadymaplefarmwi@gmail.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Waukesha County, WI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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 1.8 mi
- Picnic area 3.5 mi
- Gas station Kwik Trip 0.5 mi
- EV charger 4.4 mi
- 70 places to eat within 5 mi Scooter's Coffee, Starbucks, McDonald's
Farmers markets nearby
- Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland · 4.7 mi
- Waukesha Farmers' Market Waukesha · 7 mi
- Brookfield Farmers' Market Brookfield · 7.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Life Cycle Market Garden 1.2 mi
- Growing Power, Inc. 13.9 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 45°F, lows around 28°F, about 2.2 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 14
- ☀️ Frost-free season164 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Brookfield Wwtp, WI station (5.8 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
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
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.
- Warm layers and waterproof boots
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Sugaring runs when nights freeze and days thaw, usually February to March.
- How to pick
Many sugarhouses run weekend open houses; ask when they are boiling so you see sap turn to syrup.
- Best time to go
Sunny days after a cold night.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate syrup after opening.
Farm country: Waukesha County
Waukesha County had 439 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 75 sold food straight to the public and 10 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 255 maple taps
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Shady Maple Farm
Is Shady Maple Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (262) 719-9999 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Shady Maple Farm?
Maple syrup typically run Feb to Mar in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Shady Maple Farm?
The listing gives the address as 476 Lisbon Rd, Sussex, WI 53089. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Shady Maple Farm?
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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