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Sunflower U-Pick Orchards in Austin area of Texas 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.

Bell County

  • Aboud Family Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, sunflowers, tulips,
    918 Hackberry Road, Salado, TX 76571. Phone: (512) 656-2670. Email: jpaboud80@yahoo.com. Open: Seasons and hours vary; for example, tulips usually bloom in late winter only, Please contact us for availability. Directions: We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, All credit cards.
    (ADDED: March 20, 2023)

McLennan County

  • Western Belle Farm - carving pumpkins, sunflowers, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, jumping pillow, ziplines, trike track, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    7929 Heritage Parkway, West, TX 76691. Phone: (254) 447-7422. Email: Info@WesternBelleFarm.com. Open: September 24 to November 6, 2022, on Friday from 1 pm to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. Directions: From i-35 take the exit for WestTM West Parkway. Head east on TM West Parkway. Cross over railroad tracks in the town of West and continue straight onto Heritage Parkway toward "Tours". After approximately 4 miles, the farm will be on the right. Look for flags marking the entrance. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, ApplePay.
    Western Belle Farm Facebook page. . From i-35 take the exit for West/TM West Parkway. Head east on TM West Parkway. Cross over railroad tracks in the town of West and continue straight onto Heritage Parkway toward "Tours". After approximately 4 miles, the farm will be on the right. Look for flags marking the entrance. Check our social media pages or give us a call for updated information on the availability of U-Pick Pumpkins and Sunflowers. Visit our website, our social media pages or give us a call for latest available crop updates, Festival dates and for answers to any general questions prior to visiting the farm! We look forward to having y'all out to the farm to create memories that will last a lifetime. (ADDED: August 13, 2022)

 

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)