Eastern-central Mississippi Tomato U-Pick Orchards in !

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Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Eastern-central Mississippi 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!

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Clarke County

Rowell Farms - wide variety of produce such as Tomatoes, Field peas like pink eyed/purple-hull peas, Snap beans, Potatoes, Watermelons, Squash, Cucumbers, Okra.
2225 County Road 240, Heidelberg, MS 39439. Phone: (601) 685-0421. Email: contact@rowellfarms.com. Open: see their Facebook page. Click here for a map and directions. We are a locally owned and operated farm located in Clarke County, MS! We sell freshly picked-from-the-fields produce! We sell a You can pick your own produce out of the field; or, we can do it for you! We also sell to peddlers and markets as well(ADDED: April 10, 2021, JBS)

Leake County

Dixie Girl Farm - Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, peppers, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, U-pick and already picked
593 Dorsey Rd, Carthage, MS 39051. Phone: 601 900 8862. Email: rgrbx@yahoo.com. Open: May 20 until season end; Monday through Saturday during daylight hours. Directions: Just off highway 35 call for specific instructions. easy from highway 25 also. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicAlso have Burgandy okra, squash, zuccinni,and herbs

Noxubee County

Lazy U Farm - blueberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), eggplant, flowers, melons, onions, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
5572 Elon Rd, Macon, MS 39341. Phone: 662 361 0237. Email: LazyU2012@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm, closed on Sunday. Directions: From highway 45 take Misso Road turn right on Elon RD 2.6 miles on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Lazy U Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 662 361 0045Fax: 662-726-4974Picking updates: Click here for picking updates What can we do at Lazy U: Take a wagon ride, Get lost in the corn maze, Take a trip to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick all sorts of produce, Play on the large playground, Check out all the animals, Water Races, Milk the Cow, Relax and enjoy nature

Smith County

Plow Horse Produce - peas, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes,
9531 highway 501, Forest, MS 39074. Phone: 601-900-8673. Email: kbgoss0327@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 6 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Meridian, take I-20 W to Forest exit. Turn right and at first light $in front of Wal-Mart$ turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. From Jackson take I-20 East to Forest exit. Turn left and at first light $in front of Wal-Mart$ turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right going south and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 601-900-8197 From Meridian, take I-20 W to Forest exit. Turn right and at first light (in front of Wal-Mart) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. From Jackson take I-20 East to Forest exit. Turn left and at first light (in front of Wal-Mart) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right going south and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at roadTomatoes: June 12th to July 30, Peas: June 12th until, Okra 3rd week in JuneTomatoes: We ask that you please call prior to coming to verify availability of produce. The dates above are only estimated dates. Thank You

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

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

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:

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.

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