Smith's Nursery, Inc.
Benson, NC · about 27 mi from Raleigh-Durham
At a glance
- Address
- 443 Sanders Road, Benson, NC 27504
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (919) 934-1700
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Raleigh-Durham, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- smithsnursery@aol.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Johnston 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 0.8 mi
- Playground Annandale Playground 2.5 mi
- Gas station Shell 1.3 mi
- EV charger Rechargery 5 mi
- 39 places to eat within 5 mi Dunkin', McDonald's, Waffle House
Farmers markets nearby
- Clayton Farm and Community Market Clayton · 9.5 mi
- Smithfield Farmers Market Smithfield · 11.5 mi
- Village Farmers Market Clayton · 13.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- FourTee Farms 5.6 mi
- Hilltop Farms of Willow Springs 10.8 mi
- Hilltop Farms 10.8 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 38°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 7
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season211 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Clayton Wtp, NC station (8.7 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. 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: Johnston County
Johnston County had 964 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 66 sold food straight to the public and 43 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 Smith's Nursery, Inc.
Is Smith's Nursery, Inc. open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (919) 934-1700 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Smith's Nursery, Inc.?
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 Smith's Nursery, Inc.?
The listing gives the address as 443 Sanders Road, Benson, NC 27504. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Smith's Nursery, Inc.?
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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