2024 Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties in California Bean U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Bean U-Pick Orchards in Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties in California in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for beans that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have beans orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
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Sacramento County
R Kelley Farms - Black-eye peas, purple-hull peas, Crowder peas, Green Beans, Italian Beans, Sweet Peas, Speckled Butter Beans, Cranberry Beans, Okra, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Onions, Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Hot Hot Peppers, Squash, Cucumbers 1120 Scribner Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Phone: 916-665-1191. Email: fresh@rkelleyfarms.com. Open: July through October Wednesday through Sunday 8am to 6pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions.
. . See their website for availability and prices for u-pick. Our services include u-pick, we-pick; farm fresh eggs plus pea shelling and delivery. The farm
specializes in growing black-eye, purple-hull peas, crowder peas. We also offer green beans, speckled butter beans, garbanzo beans and cranberry beans. To compliment the fresh peas and beans, the farm has a variety of other items. This list includes tomatoes, okra, sweet corn, peppers, squash, cucumbers, yams, onions, winter greens and several types of sweet melons. Comments from a visitor on July 28, 2009: "They had everything. I counted about 7 different melons from casaba to savors to a yellow meat watermelon--they have black eye peas, purple hull peas, okra, squash, and the biggest onions in the world, and some beautiful purple bell peppers( never seen those before).the watermelon is to die for and I eat a passport melon(something new)on the way home. I was there on Sunday and they had Live Jazz on the farm. They said they do tours for kids and community groups. They had an employee restroom that they let me used, which was very clean. There is a nice pinic area with a manicured lawn, with BBQ pit access. This is not an organic farm however the farm said he only sprays when he has too. The crops look amazing you can but your items already picked and shelled or pick your own. Personally, I got a bag of shelled black eyes for $13.50 for 5lbs my mother was impressed. I was able to lie and say I picked them myself.I loved the veggies and people. From the diverse staff to the multi-cultural customers, I did not want to leave so they told me to go hang out on the lawn and eat my melons, so I did with the Jazz." Comments from a visitor on July 22, 2009: "Very sweet and a variety of melons. Very fresh produce and unique varieties. They specialize in fresh southern peas. Very friendly. They have restroom and a picnic area. You can schedule a tour. The owner is a Certified Crop Advisor and will conduct the tour. He also is a mentor for young adults. ( 10 yrs---18 yrs old) "
Yolo County (Sacramento area)
Loving Nature Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, herbs or spices, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours 38883 Z Line Road, Clarksburg, CA 95612. Phone: 916-899-1154. Email: michaelwong250@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm, all year round. Directions: On Jefferson Blvd heading south, make a right on Hamilton Road, at the end of Hamilton Road make a left on Z Line Road, go 0.4 mile and arrive at the first house on your left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Loving Nature Farm . All year round for a wide selection of U-pick seasonal fruit and vegetables. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. We can grow a wide variety of all-natural vegetables on demand, lease small plots to those who are interested in growing organic food for themselves. We welcome all kinds of activities and functions by prior arrangements. We also deliver CSA boxes to homes and offices. (UPDATED: May 28, 2018, JBS)
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Green Bean, Lima Bean, Shelled Beans Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
When are fresh beans available?
Beans are a warm weather crop, and won't grow much in cold soil. It takes them about 60 to 70 days from seed to
harvest.
In the U.S. beans typically peak in harvesting from June through October in the South,
and in July to September in the North. But they can be ready as early as
early June in many places, if the weather is good.
Before you leave to go to the farm:
Always call before you go to the farm - it's hard to pick in a muddy field!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for beans, but they
may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to
bring containers.
Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can
work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the
sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring
along if it has been rainy.
Tips on How to Pick Beans
Whether you pick
beans from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here
are a few tips to keep in mind.
Tips on How to Pick Green Beans
Most beans these days are "stringless". That refers to a string, tough
filament of the bean that runs along the outside from one end to the other.
Some beans have two, one on each side; and some have one.
I prefer to
snap the bean off the plant just below where the stem attaches to the bean.
If you do this, it will save time when you get home, because one end of the
bean has already been trimmed. But this only makes sense if you will be
using, cooking, canning or freezing the beans that day.
If you won't be using the beans the same day, then break off the bean
from the plant along the thin stem that connects the bean to the plant.
The beans snap off pretty easily. hence the name "snap beans".
Pole beans are the easiest to pick, because, since they grow up poles or
twine, you don't have to squat down or bend over!
Beans are ready for harvest when the pods are plump and firm, but not yet bulging. .
In your own garden, pick your beans regularly to encourage more growth and prevent the pods from becoming tough and stringy.
To harvest, hold the stem of the plant with one hand and gently snap the pod with the other..
Look for string, snap or green beans that are :
firm
green (not yellowish - unless you're picking yellow beans!)
smooth, not wrinkly on the surface - that's an old or dried out bean. Snap beans are best when the pods are firm and snap readily, but before the seeds
within the pod develop. The tips should be pliable
not lumpy - those lumps are the beans that are developed - that's an
overripe green bean! Of course, if you want mature beans (not including the
pod) then that's a different story, but we're talking about green beans
here).
The beans in the photo at right are, from left:
- old and yellowing,
- overripe and lumpy; and
- dried out and damaged.
Avoid placing the picked beans in the sunlight
any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree
or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as
possible after picking. I prefer to bring a cooler with ice in it. Green
Beans may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days
When you get home
After harvesting, store your beans in the refrigerator or blanch and freeze them for longer storage.
Put them in the vegetable crisper in the fridge, in a loose plastic bag.
They will be good for about a week like that.
Bean recipes and home canning
Now, get ready to can or freeze the extra beans - It is VERY easy!
Click on the links for easy instructions.
There are many different types of beans, each with their own unique flavor, texture, and growing requirements. Some of the most popular varieties
include:
Green Beans: Also known as snap beans or string beans, green beans are a classic garden staple. They can be eaten fresh or cooked and
come in bush and pole varieties.
Lima Beans: Lima beans (called Broad Beans or Butter Beans in the UK) are a nutritious and protein-rich vegetable that can be eaten
fresh or dried. They require a long growing season and prefer warm temperatures.
Pole Beans: Pole beans are a climbing variety of bean that require support to grow. They can reach up to 10 feet tall and have a
longer growing season than bush beans.
Dried Beans: Dried beans are a versatile pantry staple that can be used in soups, stews, and other dishes. Popular varieties include
black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo (aka, chick peas) and pinto beans
s, navy beans, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo (aka, chick peas) and pinto beans