Perth-Huron area of Ontario Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Perth-Huron area of Ontario 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 a province or region have pumpkins farms 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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Huron (Bayfield, Bluewater, Clinton, Goderich, Huron East, Mitchell, Varna, Wingham)

Te-Em Farm - cucumbers, flowers, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
77688 Orchard Line, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0. Phone: 519-482-3020. Email: evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca. Open: May, October. Directions: R.R.#1 Take # 21 north of Bayfield to County rd #13 turn right to the first concession, Orchard line turn left and we are a short mile up the road on the right hand side. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Fax: 1-519-482-1496. Click here for a map. Look forward to seeing you . We are open Our hours are: April daily from 9 am to 6 May to end of Strawberry season, Monday to Friday 8-8 Sat and Sun 9-6 Summer Mon -Saturday from 9-6 Sun 12-5 September Oct. Wednesday to Saturday from 9-6 Sun 12-5 closed Tuesday and WednesdayWe are also a complete garden centre greenhouse operation specializing in beautiful hanging baskets and premium quality geraniums plus other spring crops

Perth District (East Perth, West Perth, St. Mary's, Stratford area)

Foster's - corn (sweet), winter squash, melons, pumpkins
#2549 RD 164, St. Marys, ON . Phone: 519-229-8237. Email: j.foster@quadro.net. Open: 7 days a week. Directions: We are located on highway 23 between Kirkton and Russeldale. 10 minutes south of Mitchell. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Fax: same as above Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October Sweet corn season extends from mid-July til Oct. Melons start mid August. Pumpkins and squash season goes from mid September til end of OctLarge amounts of sweet corn are available for corn roasts, parties or any amount you want for your freezer. Please call ahead of orders.
Megens Family Farm - asparagus, pumpkins, raspberries, winter squash, strawberries, other vegetables, prepicked produce, picnic area, farm animals
2877 Road 119 (hwy 7) seven minutes south of Stratford, St Marys, ON L8P 1Y8. Phone: 519-284-3199. Email: megens.sereda@quadro.net. Open: Seven days a week 8 am to 8 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Fax: 519 284 1250Pick your own strawberries - June and JulyJoin us for our annual Strawberry Festival - featuring a farmers' market on the farm, live music, locally produced meats on the barbecue, baked goods, farm animals and more.

Waterloo (Breslau, Cambridge, Kitchener,North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolrich)

Herrle's Country Farm Market - Strawberries, Pumpkins
1243 Erb\'s Road, Street, St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0. Phone: 519-886-7576. Email: info@herries.com. Open: see their website. Click here for a map and directions. Fax: 519-886-1101 Near Kitchener. Also: Sweet Corn, Peas, Beans, .Bakery, Frozen Yogurt & Market.
Comments from a visitor on July 11, 2010: "I have taken my own children and my home daycare children to this farm for a few years now, and love it. The only pick your own they have now is the strawberries and they are so worth it! These strawberries practically melt in your mouth and are so sweet! If you missed the early season this year, they do still have some out in baskets inside; all the flavour without all the work of picking it yourself! I have never had a bad experience there. Small and friendly. I'll continue to go back there every year!"
Comments from a visitor on July 08, 2009: "I have picked strawberries here for two years in a row, and twice already this season. I love this pick your own farm and recommend it. They also have a great market and bakery inside and even a play area for the children. I find the staff to ALWAYS be friendly and helpful."
Nauman's Farm & Country Market - pumpkins, raspberries, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
3250 Hessen Strasse, St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0. Phone: 519-699-5524. Email: hnauman@sgci.com. Open: July, August, September, October. Directions: from Weber & Benjamin Road turn onto Benjamin Road head west on Benjamin Rd to end of Benjamin Rd.\(approx.6 KM from Weber St.Atend of Benjamin Road; turn right onto Kressler Road travell approximately 50 feet on Kressler turn left onto Hessen Strasse go west on Hessen Strasse about 1KM to #3250 Hessen Strasse turn left into laneway BIG blue sign at end of Lane that says NAUMAN\'S FARM . We are . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Fax: 519-699-4601 from Weber & Benjamin Road turn onto Benjamin Road head west on Benjamin Rd to end of Benjamin Rd.(approx.6 KM from Weber St.Atend of Benjamin Road; turn right onto Kressler Road travell approximately 50 feet on Kressler turn left onto Hessen Strasse go west on Hessen Strasse about 1KM to #3250 Hessen Strasse turn left into laneway BIG blue sign at end of Lane that says NAUMAN'S FARM . We are open Our hours are: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday & Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM raspberries open 1st week July till end of Aug. Corn Maze opens 1st weekend of August (Civic Holiday Weekend) till end of October Pumpkins from mid September till Oct.31 Farm Market opened from 1st week of July to Oct.31 Farm Market has locally grown produce, preserves and baked goods from our Mennonite neighbours. also flowers and plants and gifts.

Wellington (Guelph, Mapleton, Minto, Puslinch, Wellington area)

Butt's Berry Farm - blueberries, gooseberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), strawberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market
5838. 5 Th Line, Rockwood, ON N0B2K0. Phone: (529) 856-0270. Email: robinwithers1@gmail.com. Open: Hours differ daily, so call before coming. Directions: GPS. 5838. 5 th line, Guelph Eramosa. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Butt's Berry Farm Facebook page. GPS. 5838. 5 th line, Guelph/ EramosaStrawberry season is usually mid June for 3 weeks; Raspberries follow for 2 weeks; Gooseberries mid July; Blueberry pyo starting July 2020; Pumpkins end of September; (UPDATED: August 05, 2019)
Mapleton's Organic Dairy - ORGANIC, pumpkins, summer squash, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
8548 Wellington County Road #7, Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0. Phone: 519-638-1115. Email: info@mapletonsorganic.ca. Open: to the public which houses alpacas, donkeys, cows, turkeys, chickens, bunnies, and pigs; A newly planted cedar-hedge maze and a labyrinth is also available for visitors to explore; Visitors can also enjoy 2 12 hours of Farmers golf! See our website for more details. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Fax: 519-638-1116. Victoria Day to Labour Day - 7 days/week, 11am to 6pm Labour Day to Victoria Day - Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pmClick here for a map. We sell delicious, organic ice cream, frozen yogurt, and fresh yogurt made right on our farm year round; We also have a demonstration barn (The Barnyard) open to the public which houses alpacas, donkeys, cows, turkeys, chickens, bunnies, and pigs; A newly planted cedar-hedge maze and a labyrinth is also available for visitors to explore; Visitors can also enjoy 2 1/2 hours of Farmers golf! See our website for more details. We are certified organic for all crops! Our farm is certified organic and our products certified Local Food Plus. Many of the off-farm ingredients we use are certified Fair Trade.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

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
Mini - Great for decoration
Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Butter!
Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

2024 Perth-Huron area of Ontario Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org