Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm
Newport, NC
At a glance
- Address
- 575 Chatham Street, Newport, NC 28570
- Activities
- 🍇 Berries🍓 Strawberries🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (252) 223-5227
- Typical season
- May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Carteret County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 0.9 mi
- Gas station Handy Mart 1.1 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 8.8 mi
- 12 places to eat within 5 mi Stable Grounds Coffee, Bojangles', Fat Fellas BBQ & Grille
Farmers markets nearby
- The Friendly Market Morehead City · 7.5 mi
- Morehead City Curb Market Morehead City · 10 mi
- Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market Beaufort · 12.8 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Shenk Family Farm 0.6 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 65°F, lows around 43°F, about 4.8 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 26
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 16
- ☀️ Frost-free season236 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Newport/Morehead City Wfo, NC station (1.9 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
- BerriesMay to Aug
- StrawberriesApr to Jun
- VegetablesJun to Oct
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.
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Shallow containers only if the farm allows them
- Knee pads or an old towel, rows are low
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
- How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
- Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
- Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.
Farm country: Carteret County
Carteret County had 94 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 16 sold food straight to the public and 7 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.
Farms nearby
Farms in North Carolina · Berry farms everywhere
Plan your trip
Questions about Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm
Is Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (252) 223-5227 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm?
Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm?
The listing gives the address as 575 Chatham Street, Newport, NC 28570. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Willis Strawberry & Vegetable 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.
Is this listing wrong?
Farms can fix or claim a listing for free on our add or claim your farm page.