2024 the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa Aronia U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Aronia U-Pick Orchards in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa in 2024, by county

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

• Timberlea Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Aronia berries, U-pick and already picked
  705 SW Ringgold Street, Boone, IA 50036. Phone: 515-432-9251. Email: ckostelnick@yahoo.com. Open: Please call or e - mail for times. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 515-709-0388. . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Aronia berries. Comment from Blake: Aronia berries are similar to blueberries, but more tart, less sweet, and packed with anti-oxidants. See this page from the University of Wisconsin for a description of Aronia Berries (also called chockeberries) and this page for Aronia berry recipes.

Polk County

• Bob's Aronia Field - Aronia berries, U-pick and already picked
  101 Ne 72nd Place, Ankeny, IA 50023. Phone: 515-778-4262. Email: Bobsaronia@gmail.com. Open: 9 am to 5 on Sunday; Weeknights 5 pm to 8 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . Aronia Berries.

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