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Egg U-Pick Orchards in the St. Louis area of Missouri in 2024, by county

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

Franklin County

  • Hunter Ridge Berry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, other berries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
    3757 Sunny Road, Washington, MO 63090. Phone: 314-808-6386. Email: gevelynlucas@hotmail.com. Open: for PYO every day,please call before coming. Directions: At the corner of Highway 185 and Highway KK, west of Washington, MO. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 314-575-8893. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Strawberries usually in mid May; Blueberries in mid June thru late July; Blackberries mid July thru late August; Elderberries only in August. You pick starts when the strawberries are ripe. No free range pets are allowed due to food products in the field. Come have a fun time and enjoying picking large juicy berries!.We also sell Pre-Picked. Please call before coming! Pets cannot run free due to sanitation. (UPDATED: March 01, 2016) (ADDED: May 06, 2015)

St. Charles County

  • Hermans Farm Orchard - apples, blackberries, nectarines, peaches, pumpkins, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, restrooms, school tours
    3663 N. Highway 94, St. Charles, MO 63301. Phone: 636-925-9969. Email: hermansfarmorchard@gmail.com. Open: Daily, from 9 am to 5 pm, until October 31st. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
    Hermans Farm Orchard Facebook page. . . U-PICK SUMMER: JULY to AUG Tomatoes, Peaches, Blackberries, and more. ​FALL: SEPT 1 to Tomatoes, Apples OCT 1 to Pumpkins. 5 Varieties of tomatoes; homegrown Heirloom, Canning Quantity, Grafted Heirloom Tomatoes from both local and European varieties. (UPDATED: July 07, 2018, JBS)

St. Louis County

  • Thies Farm and Greenhouses - Uses integrated pest management practices, blackberries, flowers, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, porta-potties are available, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, face painting, ziplines, farm animals, birthday parties, group reservations
    4215 North Hanley Road, Saint Louis, MO 63108. Phone: (314) 429-5506. Email: dave@thiesfarm.com. Open: March 1 pm to December 24 Monday - Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sundays 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers.
    Thies Farm and Greenhouses Facebook page. . . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Please contact us regarding your event! From weddings to tours.. we do it all. No two events are the same, we create memorable and unique experiences. Please contact Fran at the alternate phone or by email. Give us a call. Raspberries and Blackberries are available for picking at our North Hanley farm! Please call ahead to ensure availability! .

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Eggs: Tips, Recipes and Information

Many PYO farms keep chickens and have farm-fresh eggs to sell. Certainly, these eggs are fresher and better in every way than those from a grocery store. Many of these farms sell the eggs year round, often via an honor box

Before you leave to go to the farm:

  1. Always call or check their website or facebook page before you go to the farm - Egg supplies can vary, chickens lay fewer in cold weather.
  2. Bring a container for the eggs.  Some farms have them some not, but if you save and reuse egg cartoons, the farmers will appreciate it. It helps cut their costs - and thus yours!
  3. Bring cash - many operate honor boxes for eggs

When you get home

 To keep eggs safe, take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 35 to 40 F. Leave the eggs in their carton and place them in the back of the refrigerator, not in the door (which is the warmest part of the fridge).

Egg Storage Chart
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Raw eggs in shell 3 to 5 weeks Do not freeze.
Raw egg whites 2 to 4 days 12 months
Raw egg yolks 2 to 4 days Yolks do not freeze well.
Raw egg accidentally frozen in shell Use immediately after thawing. Keep frozen; then refrigerate to thaw.
Hard-cooked eggs 1 week Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid
Unopened
10 days Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid
Opened
3 days Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, frozen
Unopened
After thawing, 7 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. 12 months
Egg substitutes, frozen
Opened
After thawing, 3 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. Do not freeze.
Casseroles made with eggs 3 to 4 days After baking, 2 to 3 months.
Eggnog, commercial 3 to 5 days 6 months
Eggnog, homemade 2 to 4 days Do not freeze.
Pies, pumpkin or pecan 3 to 4 days After baking, 1 to 2 months.
Pies, custard and chiffon 3 to 4 days Do not freeze.
Quiche with any kind of filling 3 to 4 days After baking, 1 to 2 months.

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