2024 Northern Indiana Sunflower U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Sunflower U-Pick Orchards in Northern Indiana in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for sunflowers that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have sunflowers orchards 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!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Tippecanoe County

• Exploration Acres - Sunflowers, pumpkin patch, restrooms, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, corn maze, pumpkin patch (pick in the field where they grow), pumpkins (in a market, stand or shop), birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
  6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN 47905. Phone: (765) 296-2863. Email: mary@explorationacres.com. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard . . . mid - September until late October Thu 6pm to 10pm Fri 6pm to 10pm Sat 10am to 10pm Sun 12pm to 07pm Admission: Adults 13 and older ($15), Children ages 6 to 12 ($11); Discounts available. Sunflower maze, u-pick U-pick pumpkin patch Hay Rides NW Indiana's largest corn maze (with scavenger hunt rewards/coupons) Playground and games (children only) Extra fee activities: corn cannon, gem mine, laser tag, fire pits Barn rentals for weddings/events Country store with food, Kona Ice truck, popcorn stand Occasional live music or trunk-n-treat pick your own crops, farm market, pumpkin patch, Farm venue, . (ADDED: July 05, 2024, Suggested by a visitor)A visitor writes on July 05, 2024: "Good for families with children and large groups. Can be overrun on weekends. Fire pits are fairly close to each other. Corn maze is huge and easy to get lost, families should stick together. Very popular with local teenagers. Feels more commercial than other fall farm fun. "

 

Sunflowers

Sunflower Picking Tips, and Information

Sunflowers are a mid-to late summer crop. They need warm soil and full sun.  In most areas, expect sungflowers to be available starting in June, and sometimes continuing into August.  It really depends on when the farmer plants them, the variety and local weather conditions. Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own sunflowers are becoming more common.

• Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
• Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life.  Cool shade is best.
• Re-cut stems while underwater - once you get home. Making a fresh cut, while the cut end is submerged helps the stem to take up water and avoid a vapor lock.

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers