At a glance
- Address
- Highway 40, St. Jacob, IL
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (618) 644-2982
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Madison County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- 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.
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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 58°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 12
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 20
- ☀️ Frost-free season189 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Belleville Siu Rsch, IL station (13.7 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: Madison County
Madison County had 962 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 52 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 Strackeljahn Farms
Is Strackeljahn Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (618) 644-2982 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Strackeljahn 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 Strackeljahn Farms?
The listing gives the address as Highway 40, St. Jacob, IL. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Strackeljahn 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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