2024 Northeast Texas Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Northeast Texas 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 state 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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Nacogdoches County
Appleby Community Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, broccoli, cucumbers, herbs or spices, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked 11825 US Highway 59 N., Nacogdoches, TX 75965. Phone: 936-205-4821. Email: info@applebycommunityfarm.com. Open: Anytime! But please give a call before you come!. Directions: We are located a little north of Nacogdoches toward Garrison, 2 miles east of the Highway 259 & 59 intersectionloop. Our sign & driveway is on the north side of Highway 59. Come visit us!. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We are located a little north of Nacogdoches toward Garrison, 2 miles east of the Highway 259 & 59 intersection/loop. Our sign & driveway is on the north side of Highway 59. Come visit us!We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationWe have other veggies available.. check out our website, www.applebycommunityfarm.com, for the most up-to-date information available.
Smith County
Moore Farm - Pumpkins, Vegetables, Cut Flowers 22142 County Road 181, Bullard, TX 75757. Phone: 903-894-1030. Email: moore_farms@yahoo.com. Open: see their website. Click here for a map and directions. From Tyler, US Hwy. 69 South to Bullard, turn right at the stoplight on to FM 344. Travel West on 344 for 3 one half miles to CR 181. Turn right (North) on CR 181. Farm is 8/10 mile on left. From Hwy.155 and FM 344, at stoplight turn right (East) on FM 344. Continue on 344 through 4-way stop at Teasleville for 1 one half miles, at CR 181 turn left. Farm is 8/10 mile.
Wood County
Blueberry Ridge Farm Bed and Breakfast - ORGANIC, blackberries, blueberries, other berries, pumpkins, other vegetables, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info) 2785 East Highway 80, Mineola, TX 75773. Phone: 903-569-1550. Email: pray4jill@yahoo.com. Open: Wednesday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm, June 10 to mid July. Directions: located five miles East of Mineola, Texas on the north side of Highway 80. We are located directly across from a state picnic area. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 903-569-0101Check back for updates about our Pumpkin Patch Re-opening Fall of 2021!. It is the oldest organic blueberry farm in the state of Texas. We also offer a variety of other activities. Our country store/barn is now available for lease to host a birthday party, family reunion, special occasion parties, etcPumpkin Patch: October 1 to November 20 Blueberries: June 10 to late July (call for closing date) Corn Maze: Coming Fall Opening October 1 to November 20 Hay Maze: Coming Fall Opening October 1 to November 20 Christmas Tree Farm with Santa Opening November 20 Easter Egg Hunting Coming Spring , Opening AprilBlueberry Ridge is an organic blueberry farm. The blueberries encompass five acres with three different varieties of blueberries. Our Tiff Blue and Climax bushes are very mature and stand approximately 12 feet tall. Five years ago, we planted some Powder Blue bushes and they stand about 4 - 6 ft. and are producing a very plentiful crop. Our blueberries, blackberries, and elderberries are certified organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Come on by, sit a spell, shop or browse. Warm friendly customer service is what we are all about. Our organic u-pick blueberry farm is in the heart of East Texas. Picking season is from June to July. Our organic U-pick blueberry farm is in the heart of East TexasPicking season is from June to July. We also offer a variety of other activities. Our country store/barn is now available for lease to host a birthday party, family reunion, special occasion parties, etcWe will also be hosting other seasonal events throughout the year (UPDATED: September 22, 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