The Lavender Fields
Valley Center, CA · about 27 mi from San Diego
At a glance
- Address
- 12460 Keys Creek Rd., Valley Center, California, 92082
- Activities
- 🌻 Flowers
- Website
- thelavenderfields.com
- Typical season
- Apr to Sep (flowers, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- San Diego, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- San Diego County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 10a
- 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
- Picnic area 4.4 mi
- Gas station Pala Vista Gas Station 4.6 mi
- EV charger 6 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi The Yellow Deli, El Rey
Farmers markets nearby
- Welk Certified Farmers' Market Escondido · 6.2 mi
- Bonsall Certified Farmer's Market and Open Air Fair Bonsall · 9.2 mi
- Escondido Tuesday Organic Farmers Market Escondido · 11.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Foodshed Small Farm Distro 3.4 mi
- J R Organics CSA 3.7 mi
- JR Organics 3.8 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 76°F, lows around 41°F, about 1.6 in of rain, 10.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostFeb 19
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 1
- ☀️ Frost-free season281 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Valley Ctr 1N, CA station (4.9 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
- FlowersApr to Sep
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. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Cut flowers just as they open: sunflowers when the petals start to lift, zinnias when the stem is stiff right under the bloom, lavender when a third to half the buds are open.
- How to pick
Use clean, sharp snips and cut stems long and at an angle. Put them in water right away if the farm has buckets.
- Best time to go
Early morning or evening, when stems are full of water.
- Keep it fresh
Recut stems at home and change the water every couple of days.
Farm country: San Diego County
San Diego County had 4,031 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 499 sold food straight to the public and 50 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 228 farms selling cut flowers #1 of 50 counties in CA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about The Lavender Fields
Is The Lavender Fields open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Lavender Fields?
Flowers typically run Apr to Sep in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is The Lavender Fields?
The listing gives the address as 12460 Keys Creek Rd., Valley Center, California, 92082. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Lavender Fields?
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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