2024 Northeast from Atlanta - Gwinnett, Hall, I-85 to SC border in Georgia Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Northeast from Atlanta - Gwinnett, Hall, I-85 to SC border in Georgia in 2024, by county

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

Hall County

• Roberts Family Blueberry Farm - Registered naturally grown, blueberries, cotton, onions, pears, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, picnic area, birthday parties
  5517 Clarksbridge Rd, Clermont, GA 30527. Phone: 678-316-3598. Email: roberts.terry1962@gmail.com. Directions: From Atlanta take 400n. To end go straight on longbranch road To light turn route On highway 52 trod Cleveland ga. At stop sign bare route On 52 tord Clermont ga. Go 8 mil. To red light at highway 129 stay straight on highway 52 trod Lula go one mile to four way stop turn lt. On Clarksbridge and we are 410 of a mile on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 678-617-5962. . Monday/ Saturday 7 am till 8 pm Sunday 1 pm till 8 pm. From Atlanta take 400n. To end go straight on longbranch road To light turn route On highway 52 trod Cleveland ga. At stop sign bare route On 52 tord Clermont ga. Go 8 mil. To red light at highway 129 stay straight on highway 52 trod Lula go one mile to four way stop turn lt. On Clarksbridge and we are 4/10 of a mile on left. Blueberries come in early June till September All other vegetables like tomatoes, okra etc.; Come in mid June. We are registered naturally grown for all crops. offers freshly pick tomatoes white okra corn and lots of other vegetables. We also have our blueberry syrup and dressing along with honey gift baskets and gifts. And we raise blueberry plants that are for sale in the fall and as always We only Grow organically. HA!!! Don't forget our home made ICE CREAM. (UPDATED: May 22, 2022, JBS) (ADDED: June 30, 2015)

Jackson County

• Black Gold Worm Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beets, carrots, melons, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, restrooms
  446 Swann Road, Jefferson, GA 30549. Phone: 706) 254-6292. Email: itsjeff4u@gmail.com. Open: Please call! We are usually here but we would like for you to have an appointment so that we can give you our full attention; Thank You 706254 pm to 6292. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Black Gold Worm Farm . Please call! We are usually here but we would like for you to have an appointment so that we can give you our full attention; Thank You 706)254 pm to 6292. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Uses natural growing practices, beets, carrots, melons, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Mulberries etc
• Presley's - Tomatoes, squash, corn, cucumbers, okra, beans
  8796 Maysville Road, Maysville, GA . Phone: 706-652-2400. Open: First of June. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 706-652-2500. Located right off of highway 98, across the tracks and across the street from Dollar General, this family owned and operated business provides their customers with fresh, locally raised grass-fed beef, fresh sausage, ribs, cube steak, chuck and shoulder roasts, and many more cuts of meat (as well as fresh farm eggs).

Walton County

• Red Sun Farms - peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, and prepicked produce, restrooms
  1599 Vasco Adco Road, Monroe, GA 30655. Phone: 404-569-1199. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Crops are usually available in April, May, June. Containers are supplied. (UPDATED: March 15, 2011, from GF&CMB)
• Shelnutt Farm - Watermelons, peas, tomatoes, purple hull beans
  1030 Youth Jersey Road, Loganville, GA 30052. Phone: 770-466-8917. Open: August, September. Click here for a map and directions. . Click here for a map to our farm. We are open Our hours are: August 15 through September. 2005 Prices: $10/bushel PYO.
• Whippoorwill Hollow Farm - ORGANIC, blueberries (organic); squash, peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, eggs
  3095 Georgia 138, Walnut Grove, GA 30052. Phone: 770-787-7501. Open: 8 am to 6 p. Click here for a map and directions. Whippoorwill Hollow Farm Phone: . Availability: It appoears as though they are closed - their phone is disconnected and their Facebook page is years out of date. Hass anyoine been by there to see? blueberries mid-June to August. m. Tuesdays-Saturdays (except Wednesdays: 8 am to 5 p.m. ). 2005 prices were $8/gallon blueberries (no update since). Containers provided. Also, vegetables and bedding plants for sale.

 

Tomato Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Pick tomatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Cracking is common in very hot weather, especially after a rain, and if you intend to use the tomatoes within 1 day, that will be ok.

During hot summer weather, pick the tomatoes when they have a healthy pink/red (or yellow or orange depending on the variety) color and let them finish the last day or two of ripening indoors. Tomatoes do not need to be in the sunlight in order to ripen. If you have green fruit on the plants in the fall when frost is approaching, pick the tomatoes and store them in a cool, dark place to ripen.

Tomato Varieties

In general paste or Roma-type tomatoes are the best to using for canning, as they have thicker, meatier walls and far less water. And cherry tomatoes are the worst to use, as they are mostly water.  But you can use any type you can get hold of.  You may just have to cook them down longer to boil off excess water.  See our Master list of tomato varieties

Growing tomatoes

• Master list of tomato varieties
• Master List of Heirloom Tomato Varieties
• How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Yard or Patio - Everything you need to know
• Detailed directions to starting tomatoes from seed
• Master List of Roma and Paste Tomato Varieties for the Home Garden
• Master list of disease-resistant tomato varieties
• Tomato plant diseases

Canning, Freezing, Drying, Preserving Tomatoes and more!

Below are links to pages with easy and reliable directions about how to can, preserve, freeze and make other goodies from tomatoes.  Some of these require a Pressure Canner to prevent potential spoilage and food poisoning, due to the low acid content of the food.  For others, you can use a water bath canner OR a Pressure Canner.  I've noted what's required for each, below, following each entry, with
W for water bath,
P for Pressure canner, and
W, P for either may be used!

And don't miss: Answers to common tomato canning problems and see this page about what to do with your unripe green tomatoes!

Prepping tomatoes

• How to quickly and easily remove tomato skins

Canning tomatoes (in water bath canners )

• How to can tomatoes using a water bath canner - W
• Diced, chopped or crushed tomatoes - W
• Bruschetta - W
• Tomato sauce - W
• Tomato paste - W
• Barbecue sauce (BBQ sauce) - W
• Chili sauce from your own tomatoes and peppers - W
• Diced, chopped or crushed tomatoes - W
• Tomato Preserves- W
• Tomato salsa - W
• Spaghetti sauce - without meat - W, P
• Spiced Green tomatoes- W
• Pickled Green Tomatoes - W - another pickled green tomato recipe, this one sweet
• Ketchup.. or if you prefer... How to make catsup - W, P
• NEW! SUPER-EASY homemade ketchup recipe - W
• Salsa from your unripe, GREEN tomatoes! - W
• Tomatillo salsa - W
• How to make roasted tomatoes, boiling water bath canner version - W

Canning Tomatoes in Pressure canners

• Canned tomatoes using a Pressure Canner - P
• Baked  Beans With Tomato or Molasses Sauce - P
• Canning your own chili con carne (with meat) - P
• How to make roasted tomatoes, pressure canner version - P
• Spaghetti sauce - with meat  - P
• Stewed tomatoes - P
• Tomato soup or tomato-basil soup - P
• Tomato sauce - P
• Tomato juice - P
• Tomato juice, like V8 - P

Freezing Tomatoes

• How to freeze tomatoes from you garden or the farm; for that fresh taste this winter!
• Space-saving prepping and freezing extra tomatoes from your garden to can later

Drying tomatoes

• NEW! How to make Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Food drying basics and principles
• How to dry your own herbs
• Food Dehydrators - models, specs and pricing information

Ripening green tomatoes in your garage or basement

If you want to bring your green tomatoes indoors before a freeze in the Fall, and ripen them, see:

• How to ripen your green garden tomatoes indoors in the Fall and Winter.

And if you'd like to start you own tomatoes from seed (you can save a small fortune and grow the heirloom varieties you like) see this page for easy directions for growing your own tomato plants from seed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Canning, Freezing and Preserving Tomatoes

• See this page for answers to many common questions about tomatoes.

 

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