Shlagel Farms
Waldorf, MD · about 32 mi from DC & Baltimore
At a glance
- Address
- 12850 Shlagel Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DC & Baltimore, about 32 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- info@shlagelfarms.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Charles County, MD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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 1.1 mi
- Gas station 1.2 mi
- EV charger 1.7 mi
- 79 places to eat within 5 mi Shark Bar and Seafood House, Krispy Kreme, Baskin-Robbins
Farmers markets nearby
- Freedom Farmers' Market Fort Washington · 10.2 mi
- North St. Mary's Farmers' Market Charlotte Hall · 12.4 mi
- McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers' Market Alexandria · 13.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Good Fortune Farm 4.7 mi
- Zekiah farms LLC 5.1 mi
- Clagett Farm 12.6 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 57°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 17
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season195 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Mechanicsville 5 Ne, MD station (12.7 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. 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.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Charles County
Charles County had 371 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 25 sold food straight to the public and 8 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 Shlagel Farms
Is Shlagel Farms 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 Feb 2024.
When is the season at Shlagel Farms?
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 Shlagel Farms?
The listing gives the address as 12850 Shlagel Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Shlagel Farms?
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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