2024 Marin and Sonoma counties in California Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Marin and Sonoma counties in California in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have pumpkins orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
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Sonoma County
Adobe Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins, tomatoes, vegetables, fresh-cut flowers 2478 East Washington Street, Petaluma, CA 95954. Phone: 707-763-6416. Click here for a map and directions. .
Grandmas Pumpkin Patc - apples, pomegranates, pumpkins, summer squash, U-pick and already picked, Grandmas Pumpkin Patch - apples, pomegranates, pumpkins, summer squash, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info) 17740 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Phone: 707-431-8058. Email: lastminutejenny@msn.com. Open: daily Monday thru Sunday form 10 am till Dark; September 26th through October 31st. Directions: From Santa Rosa; Highway 101 north to the Lytton Springs Exit. At the exit go right. Go over the railroad tracks and go right. Patch is 2nd house on the left. go down driveway and park in the back to enter patch. From Ukiah; Highway 101 south to the Lytton Springs Exit. At the exit go left. Go over the railroad tracks and go right. Patch is 2nd house on the left. go down driveway and park in the back to enter patch. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . Alternate Phone: 707-293-5750. . All groups are welcome. Size does not matter, We are handicap accessible. Music on the week ends from 10am till 4pm. Parking and entrance is of course free. (ADDED: September 24, 2015)
Hale's Apple Farm - apples (limited U-pick), pumpkins 1526 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Phone: 707-823-4613. Directions: located right on Gravenstein Hwy in Sebastopol as you head out towards Forestville. They also have tomatoes, squash, gourds and apple cider made from the apples on the farm. . Click here for a map and directions. 43099"> Hale's Apple Farm Phone number:. daily, 9 am to 5 pm from late September to October; CALL before coming to confirm the availability of u-pick; when they are very busy they cannot accommodate PYO as they won't have staff to show you out to the apples. Hales Apple Farm has a 40 acre orchard with over 30 different varieties of apples that you can pick.
Sonoma Broadway Farms - Uses natural growing practices, carrots, cucumbers, flowers, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties 20675 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476. Phone: 415-497-0137. Email: janderson814@gmail.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm from July 1st to October 31st. Directions: 20675 BroadwayHwy 12 on the way into Sonoma, between the streets Watmaugh and Leveroni. Located one-mile from Sonoma Square. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . 20675 Broadway/Hwy 12 on the way into Sonoma, between the streets Watmaugh and Leveroni. Located one-mile from Sonoma Square. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. (UPDATED: September 3, 2023, JBS)
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