2025 Triangle area of North Carolina Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Triangle area of North Carolina in 2025, 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.

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Durham County

• Heeks Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, elderberries, muscadine grapes, strawberries, beans, you-dig carrots, kale, lettuce or salad greens, snap peas (edible pod), paste or Roma tomatoes, sunflowers, Basil, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here
  3602 Hall Road, Rougemont, NC 27572. Phone: (919) 627-2946. Email: david@heeksfarm.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Depending on the weather we have strawberries beginning in the middle of April; We have seasonal fruits and vegetables available from the the middle of April through the middle of September; Please see our website and subscribe to our email list to stay informed; Also follow us on facebook or instagram for updates. Directions: From Durham near I-85 and the old Northgate Mall drive north on US 501 North for 9.2 miles. Turn right onto Bahama Road and travel for 4.2 miles. Turn right onto Hall Road and the farm will be on your right after 0.25 miles. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, ApplePay, CashApp, PayPal, Venmo. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, ApplePay, CashApp, PayPal, Venmo.
  Heeks Farm Facebook page. 2 miles. Turn right onto Bahama Road and travel for 4.2 miles. Turn right onto Hall Road and the farm will be on your right after 0.25 miles. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. . (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: February 14, 2025)
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• Sweet Haven Farm - No pesticides are used, apples, aronia berries, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, sweet cherries, elderberries, figs, Muscadines, grapes, melons, pawpaws, strawberries, asparagus, beans, beets, collard greens, pickling cucumbers, slicing cucumbers, eggplants, lettuce or salad greens, okra, onions, summer squash, winter squash, Heirloom tomatoes, watermelons, Honey from hives on the farm
  4045 Summer Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 245-0101. Email: tonifesel@gmail.com. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo. We do not use pesticides on the cropsWe have a variety of fruits and vegetables that vary depending on the seasonWe also have muscadine wine, jams, and jellies for saleCall, text or email Toni to find out what's fruiting, blooming, or trending! We'd love to share our produce with you(ADDED: August 05, 2023)
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Granville County

• Lyon Farms - Beans, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Corn, Greens, Onions, Potatoes, pumpkins, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Vegetables
  1544 Munns Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522. Phone: 919-528-3263. Email: lyonfarmsveggies@gmail.com. Open: April 13th - May 29th Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm, Sat, 8 am to 6 pm, Sun 1pm to 6pmSummer hours are May 30th - August 13th Mon-Sat 9 am to 6 pm, Closed Sunday. Directions: From Durham take I-85 north take Exit 186-A go 2 miles. From Raleigh take Hwy 50 north, follow signs. From Oxford take I-85 south, go left to Hwy 15 turn right, follow signs. U-pick pumpkins, corn maze and hay rides October 1-31 Saturday-Sunday 10-6. Monday-Friday for field trips by appointment. Click here for a map and directions.
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Johnston County

• Flintstone Farm - 2025 assumed permanently closed, beans, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, grapes, herbs or spices, melons, onions, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  460-C Watston Road, Selma, NC 27576. Phone: 919-284-1100. Email: flintstone_farm@yahoo.com. Open: permanently closed. Directions: We are located Behind North Johnston High School in Micro, NC Just a mile or two from Hiway 301 Between Micro and Kenly . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We strive to be available every Friday. Crops are usually available in March through November.
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Nash County

• Wrenn's Farm - Strawberries, Beans, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Greenhouse Tomatoes, Greenhouse Vegetables, Asparagus, Cabbage, Onions, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon
  5078 Brantley Road, Zebulon, NC 27597. Phone: (919) 269-9781. Email: wrennsfarm@gmail.com. Open: Sunday noon-6 pm, Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm; April 15 thru August 15. Directions: Located 4 miles east of Zebulon between Old Hwy 264 & Hwy 97 on Brantley Road. Crop availability: Strawberries & Asparagus - April-May Tomatoes & Cucumbers - April-June Onions & Cabbage - May-June Squash - June Corn - July Cantaloupes, Butterbean \\(picked & shelled\\) & Watermelon - July-August. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Wrenn's Farm Facebook page. Crop availability: Strawberries & Asparagus - April-May Tomatoes & Cucumbers - April-June Onions & Cabbage - May-June Squash - June Corn - July Cantaloupes, Butterbean (picked & shelled) & Watermelon - July-August. Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS)
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Person County

• Brooks Farms - Broccoli, Cabbage, Flowers, Pumpkin, Strawberries, Tomatoes
  545 Tom Oakley Road, Timberlake, NC 27583. Phone: (336) 364-2114. Open: Sunday 1 pm to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday 7 am to 8 pm; late April-October. Directions: Located in Timberlake. From Durham on 501 North about 17 miles and watch for signs. From Roxboro, go Hwy 501 South 8 miles and watch for signs. From Hillsborough take Hwy 57 North and watch for signs. Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries - April-June Broccoli & Cabbage - May-June Tomatoes - April-August Mums & Pumpkins - September-October. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS)
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• Carver Farm Nursery - strawberries, beans, beets, blackberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes,
  105 Carver Farm Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573. Phone: 336 599 4901. Email: carverfarmnursery@charter.net. Open: Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 12 pm; closed on Sunday. Directions: Highway 501 North outside of Roxboro, NC towards South Boston, VA. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . [ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS)
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• Flat River Nursery - Cabbage, Cucumber, eggplants, Flowers, Greenhouse Tomatoes, Greenhouse Vegetables, Peppers, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes
  1548 Holeman-Ashley Road, Timberlake, NC 27583. Phone: (336) 364-2460. Open: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday strawberries only-call for hours; April-October. Directions: Take US 501 North from Durham to Timberlake. Turn left onto Holeman Ashley Road, go approximately 2 miles to 3rd road on right \\(Holeman Ashley Road\\). Turn right and go 1.5 miles, farm on right. Greenhouse visible from road. Click here for a map and directions.
  Flat River Nursery Facebook page. Crop availability: Strawberries, Cabbage & Squash - April-June Tomatoes, Peppers & Eggplant - June-frost Greenhouse Tomatoes & Cucumbers - mid March-October Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets & Ferns - April-June Large Mums & Pansies - September 1-October 31. Ferns, bedding plants, hanging baskets, mums & Pansies September to October. . (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS)
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• McGhee's Mill Produce - Strawberries, Cabbage, Corn, Potatoes, Tomatoes
  9550 McGhee\'s Mill Road, Semora, NC 27343. Phone: (336) 597-2973. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Does anyone have current information? If so, please write me; last reported hours were Sunday, Friday, Saturday 8 am to 6 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Snaps, Cabbage, Potatoes & Sweet Corn - May-July.
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Wake County

• Hunt's Strawberries - Cantaloupe, Potatoes, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon
  4505 Watkins Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. Phone: (919) 266-1619. Open: Sunday noon-7 pm, Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: Located 401 north of Raleigh turn right onto Mitchell Mill go approximately 1.5 miles turn right onto Watkins Road. Farm is one mile on left. Crop availability: Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Tomatoes & Potatoes - April-June. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. 5 miles turn right onto Watkins Road. Farm is one mile on left. Crop availability: Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Tomatoes & Potatoes - April-June. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS)
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• Neighbor Boy Farm and Country Store - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), beans, you-dig carrots, cucumbers, lettuce or salad greens, onions, hot peppers, sweet peppers, summer squash, Heirloom tomatoes, paste or Roma tomatoes, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other vegetables, sunflowers, flowers, Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
  1008 Davis Drive, Apex, NC 27523. Phone: (919) 637-9894. Email: val@neighborboyinc.com. Open: Check Facebook and our website for our hours, which vary seasonally. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Neighbor Boy Farm and Country Store Facebook page. Our pick-your-own season starts mid-June;We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationAdditional pick your own: large variety of seasonal flowers and wildflowers, spinachPumpkins and Christmas Trees available during the season(UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: April 30, 2022) (ADDED: July 12, 2021)
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• Pope's Strawberries - Corn, Strawberries, Tomatoes
  1007 Fayetteville Street, Knightdale, NC 27545. Phone: (919) 266-3767. Email: pope1956@aol.com. Open: Sunday 1pm-7 pm, Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: Go 64 East of Raleigh to Knightdale Crossing and follow signs. Crop availability: Strawberries - April-June Corn - July Tomatoes - June-August. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries - April-June Corn - July Tomatoes - June-August. [ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS)
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• Porter Farms & Nursery - Willow Springs - Willow Springs - PYO strawberries, Cantaloupe, Corn, Flowers, Pumpkin, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Watermelon, Beans, Cabbage, eggplants, Gourds, Peppers, Potatoes, Squash, Zucchini, Cut Flowers, Mums
  3504 NC Highway 42, Willow Springs, NC 27592. Phone: 919-567-0504. Email: getfresh@porterfarmsandnursery.com. Open: Saturday 8:30am to 6 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm. Directions: Located on Highway 42, south of Raleigh. From Raleigh take I-40 east, Take Exit 312 and take a right toward Fuquay-Varina. We are 6 miles down Hwy 42 on Left. Click here for a map and directions. From Raleigh take I-40 east, Take Exit 312 and take a right toward Fuquay-Varina. We are 6 miles down Hwy 42 on Left. Map to Porter farms. In addition to pick your own strawberries, also have all manner of vegetables available in season which they have grown themselves, as well as homemade ice cream. The farm is family owned and operated, very friendly folks, nice clean vegetable stand. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS)
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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.

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