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At a glance

Address
184 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Activities
🚜 Farm visits
Phone
(757) 331-1487
Typical season
Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
County
Northampton County, VA
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 8b
Source
USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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  • Gas station Exxon Diesel 1.7 mi
  • EV charger 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 59Β°F, lows around 43Β°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostMar 28
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostNov 17
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season234 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone8b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cape Charles 5 Ene, VA 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

  • 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. 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.
  • Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: Northampton County

Northampton County had 151 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 16 sold food straight to the public and 14 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.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Shockley Farms

Is Shockley Farms open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (757) 331-1487 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Shockley 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 Shockley Farms?

The listing gives the address as 184 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Shockley 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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