2024 South-central Oklahoma Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Tomato U-Pick Orchards in South-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!
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Garvin County
Peach Crest Farm - beets, peaches, summer squash, tomatoes, restrooms, picnic area Route 1 Box 110 A, Stratford, OK 74872. Phone: 405-650-0804. Email: sbergen1@cox.net. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Fax: 580-759-3635. . Call before you go - I haven't had an update from this farm in years and there is nothing current about them on the internet; (Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own? If so, please write me!); last reported was Monday to Saturday 8 am to 5 pm. click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in May through September. Crop availability:Peaches: June 6th-August 15th, Cantaloupe: June 19th to August 22nd, Squash: June 8th to July 15th, Tomatoes: July 1st to September 15th, Beets: May 10th to June 10th.
Grady County
Twelve 20 at saltcreek farms - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, horseradish, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, onions, other berries, peppers, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food 676 County Road, Minco, OK 73059. Phone: (405) 337-0860. Email: info@twelve20farmstore.com. Open: Call for current hours. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . Alternate Phone: 405-337-08. . Head east on Main Street toward NW 3rd Street Continue to follow US-81 S Turn right onto County Road 1220 Turn right you will see Twelve 20 farm sign. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. (UPDATED: November 27, 2018)
Williams & Hart Produce & Wholesale Melons - asparagus, apricots, blackberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs or spices, melons, nectarines, onions, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area 4976 highway 81, Marlow, OK 73082. Phone: 580-583-9310. Email: traciestuff@aol.com. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 1pm to 6pm; Extended Hours during July; Opens yearly around Memorial Week and Closed thru pumpkin season around October. Directions: We are located 4 miles South of Rush Springs on highway 81 or 4 miles North of Marlow. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers. . Fax: 580-658-3201. . Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 1pm to 6pm; Extended Hours during July; Opens yearly around Memorial Week and Closed thru pumpkin season (around October). In addition to accepting Chickasaw Nation Voucher we now accept Chickasaw Nation WIC.
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
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!