The Old Sindelar Farm

East Haddam, CT

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At a glance

Address: 61 Petticoat Lane, East Haddam, CT, 06423
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Website: thespindoctor.wixsite.com/theoldsindelarfarm
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: theoldsindelarfarm@yahoo.com
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories; the farm's website
Social: Facebook · Instagram
County: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
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 1.6 mi
Playground 2.9 mi
Picnic area 4.6 mi
Gas station Sunoco 2.6 mi
EV charger ChargePoint 1 mi
20 places to eat within 5 mi Two Wrasslin' Cats, Cactus Bistro, Bar, & Grill, LaBella's Sweet Shop

Farmers markets nearby

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CSA farm shares nearby

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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 53°F, lows around 34°F, about 4.2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

38°21°J

40°23°F

48°29°M

59°39°A

70°49°M

78°58°J

84°65°J

83°63°A

76°55°S

64°44°O

53°34°N

43°27°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 14
🍂 First fall frostOct 24
☀️ Frost-free season192 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Norwich Public Utility Plt, CT station (19.3 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. 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.
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

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

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Questions about The Old Sindelar Farm

Is The Old Sindelar Farm 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 Old Sindelar Farm?

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 The Old Sindelar Farm?

The listing gives the address as 61 Petticoat Lane, East Haddam, CT, 06423. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to The Old Sindelar Farm?

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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