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Sunflower U-Pick Orchards in Southern Illinois in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for sunflowers that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have sunflowers farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Jefferson County

  • Blackberry Hollow Farm - Uses natural growing practices, not yet certified, blackberries, boysenberries, Saskatoons, Tayberries, sunflowers, zinnias,
    9175 East Piedmont Road, Bonnie, IL 62816. Phone: (618) 201-3653. Email: bhollowfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 7 pm, Availability of crops to pick varies; please call or check Facebook for current availability and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, CashApp, PayPal, Venmo. Blackberry season is typically from June 20 through August 1;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicIn addition to U-Pick berries and flowers we have 32 acres of designated pollinator habitat. There is 1.5 miles of mowed walking trails that meander throughout the wild flowers! The walking trails are completely Free and open sunrise to sunset June 15 to October 1. (ADDED: May 14, 2023)

Union County

  • Rendleman Orchards - Zinnias, Sunflowers, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, farm market, gift shop, restrooms
    9860 State Route 127 North, Alto Pass, IL 62905. Phone: 618-893-2771. Email: info@rendlemanorchards.com. Open: See our web or facebook page for Pumpkin Patch opening and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: March 26, 2015)

 

Sunflowers

Sunflower Picking Tips, and Information

Sunflowers are a mid-to late summer crop. They need warm soil and full sun.  In most areas, expect sungflowers to be available starting in June, and sometimes continuing into August.  It really depends on when the farmer plants them, the variety and local weather conditions. Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own sunflowers are becoming more common.

  • Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
  • Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life.  Cool shade is best.
  • Re-cut stems while underwater - once you get home. Making a fresh cut, while the cut end is submerged helps the stem to take up water and avoid a vapor lock.

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)