2024 Tucson and Surrounding Counties in Arizona Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Tucson and Surrounding Counties in Arizona in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.
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Cochise County
Apple Annie's Produce and Pumpkins - PYO beans, peas, crowder peas, black eyed peas, 4 or 5 kinds of summer squash, cucumbers, sweet peppers(2 or 3 kinds), tomatoes, roma tomatoes, hot peppers, chilis, jalapenos, broccoli, red cabbage, cabbage, cauliflower, okra, pumpkins and hayrides. 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox, AZ 85643. Phone: 520-384-2084. Email: apples@appleannies.com. Open: Daily 7 am to 5:30 pm, July 2nd through November 2nd. Click here for a map and directions. (formerly Hunsdon Farms) . Apple Annie's a beautiful family-owned fruit orchard north of Willcox, Arizona, in the southeastern corner of the state. The 4300' elevation with warm days and cool nights make Willcox the premier you-pick fruit and vegetable growing area in Arizona. Apple Annie's Orchard specializes in delicious, tree-ripened fruit, pies and other treats "just like home-baked", apple cider, and good, old-fashioned family fun! Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2016: "I go every week and it has been a great season. They are nice people with a beautiful farm and orchard. I'm having butternut squash and sliced tomatoes from Apple Annies tonight. They also have a great selection of canned goodies! upick included beans, peas, crowder peas, black eyed peas, 4 or 5 kinds of summer squash, cucumbers, sweet peppers(2 or 3 kinds), tomatoes, roma tomatoes, hot peppers, chilis, jalapenos, broccoli, red cabbage, cabbage, cauliflower, okra. They picked, cantalope, watermelon, sweet corn, a lot of varieties of winter squash, pumpkins and gourds. At the orchard they have upick apples, peaches etc. And a lot of home made canned goodies. They also do hayride and pumpkin pickin. They have a lot of festivals in the summer and fall. I think they do a great job." Another visitor writes: "They have a gazillion types of apples, peaches and Asian pears ready for picking. Wagons are available for you to ride into the specific orchards or you can walk. This is also the place for the apple-smoked burgers and fresh apple pie a la mode to die for."
Pima County
Howard's Orchard - No pesticides are used, apples, grapefruit, pears, peaches, carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, summer squash, Heirloom tomatoes, paste or Roma tomatoes, tomatoes, pecans , walnuts, Sage, 4101 E Pinal St, Tucson, AZ 85739. Phone: (520) 276-6979. Email: myfarm@howardsorchard.com. Open: Thursday to Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm, from early July to late October. Directions: 20 Miles North of Tucson Oracle Road North to Catalina Right on Hawser Left on Columbus Left on Pinal Street Orchard on right hand side. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Howard's Orchard Facebook page. We do not use pesticides on the crops (UPDATED: July 26, 2022) Comments from a visitor on August 27, 2008: "Howard's Orchard, in Catalina, AZ (just North of Tucson) has some blackberries, along with tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, pecans and apples."
Santa Cruz County
Agua Linda Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, cucumbers, flowers, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, 262643 East Frontage Road I-19, Exit 42, Amado, AZ 85645. Phone: 520-891-5532. Email: stewart@agualindafarm.net. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take Interstate 19 to Exit 42, get onto the East Frontage Road and turn right. This will turn into a dirt road which is our driveway. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Frontage Road I-19, Exit 42, Amado, AZ 85645 Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFall Festival, weekends in October; See website for a complete calendar with times, dates and prices; Garlic and Onion Festival is in June, see website for updates; The farm store is open year round, Saturdays 9 to 3 and Sundays 12 pm to 3; Call information line for current crops. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationThe Farm is also a popular site for weddings and private parties (see November 18 New York Times)
OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is
visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make
that the make or use it as part of your design!
free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
Make sure the stem is attached.
Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it.
Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry
basement.
Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!
To make a pumpkin pie!
Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less
stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the
recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the
grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for
firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a
pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!
Varieties of Pumpkins
Sugar - Excellent for baking
Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin