2024 Omaha and Eastern Nebraska Grape U-Pick orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Grape U-Pick orchards in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards for grapes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have grapes 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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Butler County
Blue Valley Fruits and Vegetables - asparagus, beans, beets, berries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, gourds, grapes, herbs, horseradish, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, melons, mustard, okra, onions, organic apples, ornamental corn, parsnips, peas 1041 S 3rd, Ulysses, NE 68669. Phone: (402) 549-2172. Directions: Located 14 mile south of Ulysses, on 3rd Street, call for hours. Click here for a map and directions. . Also has a farmers' market. Farm located 1/4 mile south of Ulysses, on 3rd Street, call for hours.
Johnson County
Hillside Farms - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, 61330 733 Road, Sterling, NE 68443. Phone: 402-866-2165. Email: c_vermeer@yahoo.com. Open: call for appointment. Directions: 2 12 miles east from Sterling on Highway 41, 1 mile north and 14 mile east. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. , Sterling, NE 68443. . 2 1/2 miles east from Sterling on Highway 41, 1 mile north and 1/4 mile east. Crops are usually available in June, July. Blackberries end of June into July, Strawberries June. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic.
Otoe County
Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard - apples, blackberries, cherries, grapes, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours 5995 G Road, Nebraska City, NE 68410. Phone: 402-873-5293. Email: eolson@arbordayfarm.org. Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 11am to 5pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . . Wine tastings daily. Walking trails. They have a strawberry festival, too: June 6, 2009 from 9 am to 5 pm
Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds
Grape
picking tips
Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked
Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
To harvest grapes, carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit
or the surrounding vines.