Southeastern South Carolina Tomato U-Pick Orchards in !

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Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Southeastern South Carolina 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 a state have tomatoes 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!

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Beaufort County

Dempsey Farms U-Pick - strawberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, squash, beans, corn.
, St Helenas Island, SC . Phone: 843-838-3656. Email: dempseyfarms@dempseyfarmsupick.com. Open: 9 am to 6 pm - Monday -Saturday, April - May - Strawberries, June and July - Tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers and watermelons, May, June and July - Squash, cucumbers, beans and okra, Sept and Oct - Pumpkins and Vegetables. Directions: Call for directions and availability! Certified Roadside Market: U-Pick or We-Pick: strawberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, squash, beans, pumpkins and vegetables, melons, eggplants, okra, cucumbers, pickles, flowers; Field trips to strawberry field and hayrides and field trips to pumpkin patch. Here\'s a . Click here for a map of the area. Call for directions and availability! Certified Roadside Market: U-Pick or We-Pick: strawberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, squash, beans, pumpkins and vegetables, melons, eggplants, okra, cucumbers, pickles, flowers; Field trips to strawberry field and hayrides and field trips to pumpkin patch. Here's a llink to an article about roadside stands in the area, too. Typical harvest dates are: Strawberries April 4 - May 30, Squash & Zucchini May 1 - June 30, Green Beans May 15 - June 30 , Pickle & Slice Cucumbers May 15 - July 20, Sweet Corn June 4 - July 15, Okra May 30 - July 30, Eggplant June 1 - July 30, Cantaloupe June 1 - July 30, Pepper June 1 - July 30, Tomatoes June 10 - July 30 , Watermelons June 10 - July 30, Fall and Winter Vegetables, October 1 - November 15.

Berkeley County

Hickory Bluff Nursery and Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, peas, strawberries, tomatoes, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
245 Hickory Bluff Lane, Holly Hill, SC 29059. Phone: 843-743-8244. Email: hickorybluff@gmail.com. Open: Farm hours are seasonal & subject to change. Directions: From I-26; take exit 187 to highway 27 toward Holly Hill for 9 miles; We\'re on the left GPS address is 3019 Old Gilliard Road, Holly Hill, SC 29059. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for current full hours; April 1 to August 1st, daily, from 8 am to 6 pmFrom I-26; take exit 187 to highway 27 toward Holly Hill for 9 miles; We're on the left GPS address is 3019 Old Gilliard Road, Holly Hill, SC 29059Strawberries- April-May --Blackberries--Blueberries June/July--Fresh vegetables May-July

Charleston County

Boone Hall Farms Market - blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes,
2521 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466. Phone: 843-856-8154. Email: steve@boonehallfarms.com. Open: U - Pick Open when available - Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm Closed Sunday. Directions: Boone Hall Farms Market is located on Highway 17 North on the out skirts of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 12 mile past Long Point Road; Entrance To Fields Located Off Long Point Rd. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Boone Hall Farms Market Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 843-856-5366 is located on Highway 17 North on the out skirts of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 1/2 mile past Long Point Road; Entrance To Fields Located Off Long Point RdStrawberries late April to early June Blackberries late June to mid July Blueberries late June to mid July Tomatoes mid June to August and late Sept to late October Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch October 1 to 31, includes picking your own pumpkin - corn maze - jump castles, largest "jump pillow in the state" - goats and rabbits to feed - giant slides - tractor rides through enchanted forest - cammo maze - sandy beach play area -birthday party tent - multiple games
Bugby Plantation U-Pick - Uses integrated pest management practices, corn (sweet), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
1884 Bugby Plantation Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487. Phone: 843-259-8825. Email: missymckoy@bellsouth.net. Open: Spring U - Pick Strawberries and Summer U - Pick tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelons, cantaloupes, cucumbers, squash and okra; Open April 1 through July 15; Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Directions: Located just across the bridge from Johns Island on Maybank Hwy; Take Highway 700 $Maybank Highway$ onto Wadmalaw Island. Make first left onto Bugby Plantation Road. Follow dirt road about 14 mile and U-Pick is on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 843-209-3246 Located just across the bridge from Johns Island on Maybank Hwy; Take Highway 700 (Maybank Highway) onto Wadmalaw Island. Make first left onto Bugby Plantation Road. Follow dirt road about 1/4 mile and U-Pick is on leftWe use integrated pest management practicesPick your own seasonal fruits and vegetables at Bugby U-Pick located on beautiful Wadmalaw Island. typical harvest dates are:Strawberries: April - MayZucchini, cukes, squash, peppers: May- JuneSweet corn, tomatoes, watermelons, okra: June-July.Formerly called Brigger Hill. (UPDATED: May 13, 2020)

Tomatoes

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. Varieties of tomatoes

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

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

Drying tomatoes

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.

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