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Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm

Strawberries

Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm is a U-pick farm at 575 Chatham Street in Newport, NC. As the name says, strawberries are the draw here.

Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm is listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism farm. We haven't confirmed what you can pick there this year, so check before you drive out.

Farm details
TypeU-pick farm
Address575 Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570
What to pickStrawberries
Typical season in North Carolina
Strawberries: April to June
usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather
Frost datesLast spring frost around March 26
First fall frost around November 16
median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 2 mi away
Weather in season
Strawberries: highs 71–84 °F, rain on ~7 days/month
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 2 mi away
Distance
73 mi northeast of Wilmington, NC
straight line, the drive is longer

What's ripe at Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm this week

Week of November 2 · updates automatically

Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: strawberries from late March.

Dates for Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm follow the typical seasons for North Carolina, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 26). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.

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About Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm

What is the address of Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm?

The address is 575 Chatham Street, Newport, NC 28570.

What other U-pick farms are near Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm?

Simpson's Berry Patch in Beaufort (16 miles), Nelson Blueberry Farm in Bridgeton (24 miles) and Morris Blueberry Farm in New Bern (24 miles).

When is the best time to visit Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm?

Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm is in North Carolina, where the usual window is April–June for strawberries. At the weather station nearest Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm, the last spring frost comes around March 26 and the first fall frost around November 16. This year's opening days come from the farm itself, so look them up before the trip.

Is Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm close to Wilmington?

Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm is about 73 miles northeast of Wilmington, NC, measured in a straight line. Check the route before you leave, since back roads to farms can add miles.

How warm is it at Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm during strawberry season?

During the usual strawberry season in North Carolina (April to June), daytime highs near Newport average 71–84 °F, with measurable rain on about 7 days a month. Closed shoes help in the rows, especially after rain. Source: NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020 at the closest station, so any single year can differ.

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