Farm Information
Directions to Cucurbit Farm
NORMAL OPERATING HOURS
Cucurbit Farm is open everyday from early April through the end of October, then again from late November until just before Christmas.
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
** During July and August, we are open nights until 8:30 p.m. (It's self service after 6 p.m.)
SEASONAL SCHEDULE
January: Closed
February: Closed
March: Closed
April 10 - Oct. 31: Open every day
Nov. 1 - Nov. 28: Closed
Nov. 29 - Dec. 22: Open every day
CONTACT US
If you absolutely must say nice things about us, give us a call or email. Of course, if you just have a question or comment, feel free to contact us as well!
HARVEST CALENDAR
Whether its perennials and annuals in April and May, fruits and vegetables in the heart of the summer months, pumpkins and corn in the fall, or Christmas trees and wreaths to get you ready for the holiday season, Cucurbit Farm has a lot of everything.
April: Pansies and perennials
May: Perennials and annuals
June: Perennials and annuals and end-of-month strawberries (no pick your own, sorry)
July: Vegetables including corn tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, green beans, garlic, peppers, eggplant, onions potatoes, and lettuce. Fruit: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches
August: Same as July but with apples at the end of the month
September: Fall mums, pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, Indian corn, straw, and corn stocks
October: Same as September
Christmas Season: Wreaths and Trees. The Trees are grown in New Hampshire. Decorated Christmas wreaths and hand tied bows. Kissing balls and roping.
Cucurbit Farm is conveniently located in the heart of central Massachusetts. Nestled in
the town of Acton, a half-mile south of Routes 2 and east of Route 27, it’s easy to get to Cucurbit Farm from where you are.
FROM ROUTE 2 EASTBOUND IN ACTON
- Turn right at the Concordian Motel onto Hosmer Street
- Follow Hosmer St. 0.3 miles to the end
- Turn right onto School Street
- Go 0.1 mile
- Turn left onto Parker Street
- We are a quarter-mile on the left
FROM ROUTE 27
- Turn onto School Street at the traffic light (near train station and railroad bridge)
- Follow School Street for 0.2 miles
- Turn right onto River Street immediately after white church.
- Follow River Street to the end
- Turn left onto Parker Street
- Follow Parker Street for 0.3 mile
- Farm will be on your right