The Patch

Greencastle, IN

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At a glance

Address: 5943 East State Road 240, Greencastle, IN 46135
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Phone: (765) 720-0627
Website: thepatchofputnamcounty.com
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook
County: Putnam County, IN
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

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Farmers markets nearby

Danville Chamber Farmers' Market Danville · 14.6 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 51°F, lows around 30°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

34°17°J

39°20°F

50°29°M

62°38°A

72°49°M

80°58°J

83°61°J

82°59°A

77°52°S

65°41°O

51°30°N

39°22°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 27
🍂 First fall frostOct 15
☀️ Frost-free season169 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Greencastle 1 W, IN station (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. 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.

Farm country: Putnam County

Putnam County had 728 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 43 sold food straight to the public and 10 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 The Patch

Is The Patch 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 Patch?

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 Patch?

The listing gives the address as 5943 East State Road 240, Greencastle, IN 46135. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to The Patch?

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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