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Austin straddles the Blackland Prairie and Hill Country, creating diverse growing conditions. Summers are hot at 97°F while winters stay mild around 42°F. With 228 frost-free days and 34 inches of rain, mostly in spring and fall, the area supports long growing seasons. The Colorado River provides irrigation during dry spells.
Austin's farms fed Texas pioneers and later the University of Texas community. The area became famous for meat production and later pecans. Today's farms embrace Austin's 'Keep It Weird' culture, with many focusing on organic methods, heirloom varieties, and farm-to-table connections with the city's renowned restaurant scene.
Strawberries arrive in March during SXSW festival time. Texas peaches ripen in early summer, while tomatoes and peppers produce through the heat if irrigated. Fall brings pumpkins and winter squash when ACL Fest happens. Pecans drop in November, and cool-season greens grow through winter. Many farms specialize in hot peppers and unusual varieties matching Austin's creative food culture.
Farms spread east toward Bastrop (30 minutes via Highway 71) and throughout the Hill Country (45 minutes via US-290). Traffic is lighter outside festival weekends. Morning visits beat the heat May through September. Many farms offer evening events with live music, fitting Austin's culture. Some are near swimming holes for cooling off after picking. Food trucks often visit farms on weekends.
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