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Sunflower U-Pick Orchards in Clark, Champaign and Madison counties in central Ohio 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 a state have sunflowers 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!

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

Champaign County

  • Great White Pumpkin Patch - carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, winter squash, sunflowers, picnic area you may bring your own food
    5676 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078. Phone: (937) 508-0517. Email: greatwhitepumpkinpatch@gmail.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, from Labor Day weekend to Halloween; in 2022, September 3, to October 31s; See our Facebook page for updates on hours and possible openings during the week. Directions: Located at the Champaign Berry Farm on E State Rte 29 right outside of Urbana, OH. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Great White Pumpkin Patch Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, from Labor Day weekend to Halloween; (in 2022, September 3, to October 31s); See our Facebook page for updates on hours and possible openings during the week(ADDED: August 31, 2022)

 

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)