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Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Eastern Idaho 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 a state have tomatoes 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.

Bingham County

  • Adamson Farms U-Pick - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs or spices, kale, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, picnic area, school tours
    1451 N 1000 E, Shelley, ID 83274. Phone: (208) 520-0481. Email: rensons@yahoo.com. Open: July 1 to November 10 open 7 am to 9 pm;all week. Directions: Half way between Idaho Falls and Shelley, Idaho from State Highway 91 go east on Clinger Road \(1450 North\) over the railroad tracks to the end of the road \(about a mile\) where it comes to a T at 1000 East \(Stanton Road\). You will be looking at the garden on the North East corner. Early vegetables like peas, lettuce, and radishes in July; Late vegetables such as beans, cucumbers, and squash in August; Pumpkins and corn are available in late September on;. We use natural practices, but - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
    Adamson Farms U-Pick Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (208) 821-5171 Half way between Idaho Falls and Shelley, Idaho from State Highway 91 go east on Clinger Road (1450 North) over the railroad tracks to the end of the road (about a mile) where it comes to a T at 1000 East (Stanton Road). You will be looking at the garden on the North East corner. Early vegetables like peas, lettuce, and radishes in July; Late vegetables such as beans, cucumbers, and squash in August; Pumpkins and corn are available in late September on;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic(ADDED: July 27, 2021)
  • Grove City Gardens - beans, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs or spices, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, porta-potties are available, events at your location (call for info)
    246 Wet 200 North, Blackfoot, ID 83221. Phone: 208-403-2664. Email: richdeere@mac.com. Open: See our website for current hours; Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Highway 26 toward Arco. Turn right after the gas station. Turn right at the next stop sign. Go 1 mile and look for the signs on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
    Grove City Gardens Facebook page.
  • Shelley's Fresh Produce & Cut Flowers - Uses natural growing practices, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, peppers, tomatoes, school tours
    948 E 1100 N, Shelley, ID 83274. Phone: 208-390-6140. Email: brentlsearle@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from7:30am to 6:30pm; Saturday from 9am to noon; from April to end of October; Closed Sundays. Directions: Drive approximately 1 mile south of Shelley, Idaho on highway 91. Turn East on Foundry Road \(1100 No.\) 1.5 miles, the Farm stand is on the left at 948 East. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
    Shelley's Fresh Produce & Cut Flowers Facebook page. Drive approximately 1 mile south of Shelley, Idaho on highway 91. Turn East on Foundry Road (1100 No.) 1.5 miles, the Farm stand is on the left at 948 EastWe use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationTypical crop harvest dates: Strawberries: June 15 to July 15; Raspberries: July 1 to August 1; Baby Potatoes: July 1 to July 20 Sugar Snap Peas: June 15 to July 1 More to come!. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, only.

 

Tomatoes

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. Varieties of tomatoes

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

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

Canning tomatoes (in water bath canners )Home canned tomato soup

Canning Tomatoes in Pressure canners

Freezing Tomatoes

Drying tomatoes

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:

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

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
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