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.
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.