Watermelon U-Pick Orchards or farms in California in 2024, by area of state
Keep in mind, not all areas of a state have watermelons farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
These are the areas of the state that have watermelon orchards to pick watermelons. Click on the area closet you!
- Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California
- Kern County, California
- Northwestern California
- The Santa Clara County area of California
Watermelons
Watermelon Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
Watermelons are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. Just slice, bite, and spit!
Picking
tips:
Select plump, full watermelons with a yellowish cast to the spot that rests on the ground and a dried stem. A hollow thud sound when gently rapped also helps!
Watermelon Measurements and Conversions
Keep in mind that watermelons vary in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.
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A normal batch of 10 eight-ounce jars watermelon jelly requires 6 cups of watermelon flesh, minus seeds and rinds. But the rinds can be used to make pickled watermelon rinds, so there is no waste. Especially if your children have fun spitting the seeds at each other, too!
- Once picked, put the watermelons in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.
- Want to grow your own watermelons? Here's an article from Ohio State University about how to: Growing Watermelons in the Home Garden, HYG-1626-95
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
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Water bath canner with a jar rack
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Jars: 8oz canning jars for jams
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