2024 Oklahoma City and Central Oklahoma Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Oklahoma City and Central Oklahoma in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for tomatoes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have tomatoes orchards 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.

Canadian County

• Buffalo Creek Berry Farm - blackberries, carrots, cucumbers, grapes, onions, peppers, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, U-pick and already picked, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
  9211 Sloan Rd, Mustang, OK 73064. Phone: 405-412-4515. Email: bobby.sloan@yahoo.com. Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm to 8pm: Sundays 2pm to 7pm: Wednsdays, Fridays, Saturdays by appointment only; All days and hours of operation are subject to change, i;e; weather, crop availability. Directions: Directions:I-40 and Morgan Rd, South to SW89thMorgan. Turn East on SW89th 12 mile to Sloan Road on South Side. If the "Big Green" gate is closed call 405-412-4515 for access. Continue South on gravel road for 18 of a mile and turn right \(West\) on first gravel turn. Follow South for a half of a mile to the farm. Park in marked areas please. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Buffalo Creek Berry Farm . I-40 and Morgan Rd, South to SW89th/Morgan. Turn East on SW89th 1/2 mile to Sloan Road on South Side. If the "Big Green" gate is closed call for access. Continue South on gravel road for 1/8 of a mile and turn right (West) on first gravel turn. Follow South for a half of a mile to the farm. Park in marked areas please. Strawberries: Late May into June;;;Blackberries: June, July, August;;;Raspberries: June;;;Sand Plums:June, July;;;Vegetables: June, July, August, early September;;;Wine Grapes:Late August into September. Sand Plums will be available prepicked and as a Pick-your-own seasonally June into July. (UPDATED: April 28, 2019, JBS)
• Rejoice Farms lLC - asparagus, blackberries, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
  12201 S Czech Hall Road, Mustang, OK 73064. Phone: (405) 834-1191. Email: harry.deupree@gmail.com. Open: Closed for the 2018 season; next year in season by appointment. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . We are closed for the season. Our plants are calling it quits. Our special thanks to all who visited us this year. We look forward to seeing you next season. Thanks. (UPDATED: May 05, 2019, JBS) (UPDATED: August 20, 2018)

Creek County

• The Peppermint Dragon. - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, peppers, tomatoes, and prepicked produce
  7920 W 133 St So, Sapulpa, OK 74066. Phone: 918-224-5337. Email: okiedragon@yahoo.com. Open: WE live here - just call first - blackberries are available Tues, Thurs, Sat in 2006 - we are adding more rows - expect longer open dates Cherry Tomatoes start as early as mid June till freeze; Blackberries start last week of June - expect at least 4 weeks production Peppers start July till freeze We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Directions: From Highway 117, turn south on Heywood Hill road. Going south to 131st Street, turn left heading west 12 mile to Dugan\'s Road. Going south .2 miles to 133rd turn right and left up our driveway. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. The Peppermint Dragon. - Fax: none. . From Highway 117, turn south on Heywood Hill road. Going south to 131st Street, turn left heading west 1/2 mile to Dugan's Road. Going south .2 miles to 133rd turn right and left up our driveway. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. We specialize in herbs in greenhouse with additional emphasis on tomatoes and peppers - although any kind of plants may found. We have been gardening for 33 years and have been at present location for 15 years!

Oklahoma County

• Spencer's Orchard - sweet corn, peaches, plums, vine ripened tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, potatoes, sweet onions, green beans, okra, peppers
  , East of Choctaw, OK . Phone: 405- 454-3471. Click here for a map of the area. . 2 miles east of Choctaw on 23, 2 miles north, one mile east, one quarter mile north.

 

Tomato Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Pick tomatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Cracking is common in very hot weather, especially after a rain, and if you intend to use the tomatoes within 1 day, that will be ok.

During hot summer weather, pick the tomatoes when they have a healthy pink/red (or yellow or orange depending on the variety) color and let them finish the last day or two of ripening indoors. Tomatoes do not need to be in the sunlight in order to ripen. If you have green fruit on the plants in the fall when frost is approaching, pick the tomatoes and store them in a cool, dark place to ripen.

Tomato Varieties

In general paste or Roma-type tomatoes are the best to using for canning, as they have thicker, meatier walls and far less water. And cherry tomatoes are the worst to use, as they are mostly water.  But you can use any type you can get hold of.  You may just have to cook them down longer to boil off excess water.  See our Master list of tomato varieties

Growing tomatoes

• Master list of tomato varieties
• Master List of Heirloom Tomato Varieties
• How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Yard or Patio - Everything you need to know
• Detailed directions to starting tomatoes from seed
• Master List of Roma and Paste Tomato Varieties for the Home Garden
• Master list of disease-resistant tomato varieties
• Tomato plant diseases

Canning, Freezing, Drying, Preserving Tomatoes and more!

Below are links to pages with easy and reliable directions about how to can, preserve, freeze and make other goodies from tomatoes.  Some of these require a Pressure Canner to prevent potential spoilage and food poisoning, due to the low acid content of the food.  For others, you can use a water bath canner OR a Pressure Canner.  I've noted what's required for each, below, following each entry, with
W for water bath,
P for Pressure canner, and
W, P for either may be used!

And don't miss: Answers to common tomato canning problems and see this page about what to do with your unripe green tomatoes!

Prepping tomatoes

• How to quickly and easily remove tomato skins

Canning tomatoes (in water bath canners )

• How to can tomatoes using a water bath canner - W
• Diced, chopped or crushed tomatoes - W
• Bruschetta - W
• Tomato sauce - W
• Tomato paste - W
• Barbecue sauce (BBQ sauce) - W
• Chili sauce from your own tomatoes and peppers - W
• Diced, chopped or crushed tomatoes - W
• Tomato Preserves- W
• Tomato salsa - W
• Spaghetti sauce - without meat - W, P
• Spiced Green tomatoes- W
• Pickled Green Tomatoes - W - another pickled green tomato recipe, this one sweet
• Ketchup.. or if you prefer... How to make catsup - W, P
• NEW! SUPER-EASY homemade ketchup recipe - W
• Salsa from your unripe, GREEN tomatoes! - W
• Tomatillo salsa - W
• How to make roasted tomatoes, boiling water bath canner version - W

Canning Tomatoes in Pressure canners

• Canned tomatoes using a Pressure Canner - P
• Baked  Beans With Tomato or Molasses Sauce - P
• Canning your own chili con carne (with meat) - P
• How to make roasted tomatoes, pressure canner version - P
• Spaghetti sauce - with meat  - P
• Stewed tomatoes - P
• Tomato soup or tomato-basil soup - P
• Tomato sauce - P
• Tomato juice - P
• Tomato juice, like V8 - P

Freezing Tomatoes

• How to freeze tomatoes from you garden or the farm; for that fresh taste this winter!
• Space-saving prepping and freezing extra tomatoes from your garden to can later

Drying tomatoes

• NEW! How to make Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Food drying basics and principles
• How to dry your own herbs
• Food Dehydrators - models, specs and pricing information

Ripening green tomatoes in your garage or basement

If you want to bring your green tomatoes indoors before a freeze in the Fall, and ripen them, see:

• How to ripen your green garden tomatoes indoors in the Fall and Winter.

And if you'd like to start you own tomatoes from seed (you can save a small fortune and grow the heirloom varieties you like) see this page for easy directions for growing your own tomato plants from seed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Canning, Freezing and Preserving Tomatoes

• See this page for answers to many common questions about tomatoes.

 

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

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers