Dallas area of Texas Summer Squash U-Pick Orchards in !

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Summer Squash U-Pick Orchards in Dallas area of Texas in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for summer squash that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have summer squash farms 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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Collin County

Pure Land Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, blackberries, carrots, herbs or spices, melons, onions, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, porta-potties
7505 County Road 201, Mckinney, TX 75071. Phone: (469) 795-8585. Email: megan@purelandorganic.com. Open: See their website for how to book an appointment, the season is typically from May to July. Directions: We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Pure Land Farm Facebook page. . Pure Land does not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or other additives. (UPDATED: April 27, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: July 19, 2020)
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Denton County

Wow U-Pick Farms, LLC - melons, strawberries, beans, pickling cucumbers, slicing cucumbers, eggplant, horseradish, lettuce or salad greens, onions, sweet peppers, you-dig potatoes, you-dig sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, summer squash, tomatoes, watermelons, Basil, Cell service cell phones work here
7271 Donald Road, Krum, TX 76249. Phone: (940) 312-9889. Email: eva@4ugoodfood.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday from 9 am till 6 pm, Saturday 9 am till 4 pm, closed Sundays. Directions: 15 minutes west of I35 on 380. Right turn Smith road, left turn Jackson road, right turn South Branch, right turn Donald road. Farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Right turn Smith road, left turn Jackson road, right turn South Branch, right turn Donald road. Farm on right. . This is a u-pick farm that grows fruits and vegetables with hydroponic and traditional systems, allowing our customers to pick fresh produce from the vine and every plant growing in our farm. . (UPDATED: April 27, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: October 09, 2024) (ADDED: July 16, 2018)
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Hill County

Price Farms - beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, school tours
142 Hill County Road 2401 North, Whitney, TX 76692. Phone: (254) 707-7099. Email: josephlandonprice@yahoo.com. Open: Please call or message before coming, open 12 pm to 4 pm daily, weather permitting;Other times are by prearranged appointment. Directions: Approximately 7 12 miles west of Hill County Court House in Hillsboro, Texas, on Highway 22, or approximately 4.5 miles east of Whitney, Texas, on Highway 22. Go to Hill County Road 2401 North and turn North, proceed 14 mile to Price Farms on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. 5 miles east of Whitney, Texas, on Highway 22. Go to Hill County Road 2401 North and turn North, proceed 1/4 mile to on the right. . Strawberry season typically from end of March to end of May; Melons, as well as other garden vegetables, typically available from end of May to end of September;. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM). [ ] (UPDATED: April 27, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: April 24, 2019)
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Wise County

L'cajn Farm - beans, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplants, melons, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg,
266 Old Chisholm Trail, Rhome, TX 76078. Phone: 817-636-2644. Email: okraman32@yahoo.com. Open: Call before you go; they may be a members only CSA now; Monday to Sunday, from 8 am to 6:30 pm, June 1 to March 30. Directions: We\\\'re just off of Farm Road 407, 1 street east of the New Fairview Airport. Turn down Old Chisholm Trail, go 310 of a mile and we\\\'re on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
L'cajn Farm Facebook page. Turn down Old Chisholm Trail, go 3/10 of a mile and we're on the right. We. We grow creole okra that the seeds have been past down from year to year. We grow different kinds of cabbage, cauliflower and greens during the fall and winter. (UPDATED: April 27, 2025, JBS)
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Summer Squash

Summer Squash Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Summer squash comes in many varieties and sizes. Choosing a summer squash that meets your needs and the taste you will like can be tough without a guide! This page provides you that information, plus nutritional analysis and links to our freezing and canning pages!

Summer squash is best when harvested very young and used right away,

The yellow and orange flesh of the summer squash is nutritious and rich in vitamins,

Size:

Younger small summer squash are almost always better, with firmer flesh and smaller seeds

Appearance:

For a quality squash, choose one that has a smooth, shiny skin and is free of cracks, wrinkles or soft spots. .

Picking the squash

It's best to use a knife and cut through the stem that attaches the squash to the rest of the plant. Some squashes can be snapped off without a knife but you may damage the plant, so a knife is best.

Storing Summer Squash

Summer squash do not have a long shelf life and require refrigeration except for a few hours. Even in a fridge, they should be used within a few days as they will begin to become soft and dry out after a few days. Cut pieces of squash should be tightly wrapped and refrigerated. Luckily, cut squash can be frozen for use later. .

Varieties of Summer Squash

Below are the most popular summer squash varieties. Each variety has its own unique flavor and texture, making them versatile ingredients in a variety of dishes

Name	Photo	Description	Best uses
Zucchini		Versatile and can be used in various dishes such as saute's, stir-fries, grilled, roasted, or baked into bread or muffins.	Straight, cylindrical green squash with a smooth skin.
Yellow Crookneck		Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base.	Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups.
Costata Romanesco		Ribbed Italian zucchini with dark green stripes.	Perfect for slicing and grilling, or used in pasta dishes and frittatas.
Cousa		Middle Eastern variety with light green or pale yellow skin.	Often stuffed and baked, used in stews, or sliced and added to soups.
Eight Ball		Small, round zucchini with dark green skin.	Perfect for stuffing, grilling, or slicing into rounds for saute's and stir-fries.
Greyzini		Unique hybrid between zucchini and pattypan squash.	Can be used interchangeably with zucchini and pattypan in various recipes.
Pattypan		Small, round or scallop-shaped squash with pale green or yellow skin.	Great for stuffing, roasting, steaming, or slicing and using in stir-fries or salads.
Sunburst		Small, scallop-shaped squash with yellow skin and scalloped edges.	Great for grilling, saute'ing, or using as an attractive garnish for dishes.
Ronde de Nice		Small, round zucchini with pale green skin.	Ideal for stuffing, roasting, or slicing and adding to soups and stews.
Yellow Crookneck		Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base.	Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups.
Yellow Straightneck		Similar to yellow crookneck, but with a straight neck and yellow skin.	Excellent for grilling, saute'ing, or slicing into salads and stir-fries.

2025 Dallas area of Texas Summer Squash U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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