Cleveland, Akron and northeast Ohio Tomato U-Pick Orchards in !

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Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Cleveland, Akron and northeast Ohio 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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Ashland County

Scenic Ridge Fruit Farm - Bauman's Orchards - Bauman\'s Orchards - Apples, corn (sweet), grapes, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
2031 State Route 89, Jeromesville, OH 44840. Phone: 419-368-3353. Email: baumanoffice@neo.rr.com. Open: open seasonal only Seasonal Only: July - October; Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Click here for picking updates. Directions: From the North: I-71 South to250 East, turning onto 89 South. Proceed straight, through Jeromesville. Once you go over SR30, Scenic Ridge Fruit Farm will be on your left in about 1 mile. From the South: I-71 North to250 East, turning onto 89 South. Proceed straight, through Jeromesville. Once you go over SR30, Scenic Ridge Fruit Farm will be on your left in about 1 mile. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 330-925-6861 during off-season, Fax: 330-925-5676. ( Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. June - Strawberries, July - Peaches, September & October - Apples Apple festival last weekend of September and first two weekends of October. Spend a fun filled day at our family-owned and operated fruit orchard and retail farm market. Ride a hay wagon through the orchard to pick your own apples and pumpkins. Enjoy a petting zoo and many other relaxing family activities. Discover what a day in the country is all about. Scenic Ridge Fruit Farm directions.

Ashtabula County

Tombstone View Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, corn (sweet), grapes, peas, peppers, tomatoes, other vegetables,
5328 South River Road, Harpersfield, OH 44041. Phone: 216-990-8011. Email: Tombstoneviewfarm@gmail.com. Open: End of August through 2nd week of September for concord grapes. Directions: Interstate 90 to exit 534 Geneva. South on 534 1.9 miles turn left on South River Road to 5328 South River Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 440-417-5251 We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic

Lake County

Rainbow Farms - strawberries, blackberries, currants, peppers, tomatoes
2464 Townline Road, Madison, OH 44057. Phone: 440-259-4924. Email: lkrainbowfarms@hotmail.com. Open: June- December, in June pick-your-own strawberries, Monday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, in July pick-your-own black and red raspberries, in August-September pick-your-own tomatoes, peppers and raspberries. Click here for a map and directions. Prepicked beans, beets, black raspberries, blackberries, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplants, greens, herbs, melons, peas, peppers, pumpkins, red raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini. We also participate in farmer's markets in Shaker Heights, Willoughby and Painsville.
Comments from a visitor on July 21, 2009: "The people here are so friendly. The strawberries are delicious and they're very organized so you're not picking in a row someone else has already picked. I've also picked raspberries, blackberries and tomatoes here. I love going to - no matter how busy they are they still have a smile and a produce tip for you."Comment from a visitor: "I love this farm! The family is great, very personable! Very good strawberry picking, neat, clean,well as clean as berry picking can be! Go and visit this farm!"

Lorain County

Fitch's Farm Market - pumpkins and pick-your-own strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and beans.
4413 Center Road (State Route 83), Avon, OH 44011. Phone: 440-934-6125. Open: May-October Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11:30 am to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries (already-picked & U-pick, early June)Beans (already picked & U-pick, mid June), Many Peppers and Tomatoes. We have the below for Pick Your Own: Round Tomatoes, Roma Tomatoes (Plum), Green Bell Peppers, Long Green Italian Roaster Peppers (Sheppard), Medium Hot Peppers, Jalapeno, Habanero, Cayenne, Ghost, Thai Chili Peppers (1/2 peck minimum). Poblano Peppers, Hot Banana Peppers. Each is a half bushel minimum (except ones noted) and like all pick your own, it is weather permitting. If you have further questions, fell free to call (
Hook's Greenhouse and Farm Market - tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, porta-potties are available
50740 State Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090. Phone: 440-647-5480. Email: hooksgreenhouse@aol.com. Open: Currently picking Peppers, Kale and Collards Septamber 1 to October 31, 12pm to 6pm. Directions: We are located 5 miles West of Wellington on Route 18, in Southern Lorain County. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers. . Alternate Phone: 440-371-1089Most of our produce is Pesticide Free, occasionally we spray cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and sweet corn. We pride ourselves with growing fresh healthy produce that our family and yours can eat safely!.

Portage County

Walnut Drive Gardens - beans, black raspberries, peppers, pumpkins, red raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes
562 Randolph Road, Mogadore, OH 44260. Phone: 330-628-3213. Open: June-October, Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm, Saturday from 8am to 3pm, Sunday from 9am to 1pm. Click here for a map and directions. Walnut Drive Gardens Group hayrides and campfires, pumpkin rides for school field trip. is a family owned and operated farm and farm market since 1862 with both pick your own and already picked fruit and vegetables. It is a family friendly farm where children are welcome to pick in the fields. You can pick your own or order fresh produce such as strawberries, summer and fall raspberries, beans, 6 types of peppers, canning and paste tomatoes, and eggplant. In addition during the season our farm market will have our own fresh picked sweet corn, squash, watermelon, cantaloupe, and cabbage. They also do group hayrides and campfires from the end of September to the beginning of November. This is an enjoyable time for church groups, sport groups, birthday parties and reunions. And they have field trips to the strawberry and pumpkin patches for schools, preschools, scout groups.
Comments from a visitor on June 11, 2011: "Three generations of my family picked our own strawberries today. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The strawberries are so sweet and delicious!"
Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2010: "I took my 3 children with me to pick red raspberries and beans today, and the lady who helped us was eager to answer my questions and was polite with the children, even showing the kids how they can break the green beans to help mom out. The produce we brought home are in wonderful shape and taste great! The kids and I had so much fun and we are eager to go back and pick more in the near future."
Comments from a visitor on May 25, 2009: ".. great produce (U-pick and barn market), great prices, and the multi generational family who runs it that goes out of their way to accommodate families with children."

Stark County

Maize Valley Winery - apples, corn (sweet), pumpkins, tomatoes, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
6193 Edison Street NE Street Route 619, Hartville, OH 44632. Phone: 330-877-8344. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Maize Valley provides our guests with a one of a kind corn maze experience! Kids of all ages will this Ohio corn maze experience. Enjoy the family atmosphere of this Ohio Winery, specializing in a variety of white, red, and non-grape wines.
Pickin Patch - beans, cukes, tomatoes, okra, pickles, peppers, zucchini squash,
Route 44, Louisville, OH . Phone: 330-875-9227. Open: Monday-Saturday during picking season, call for hours. Click here for a map and directions. It is a pick your own vegetables farm
Comments from a visitor on August 14, 2009: "I have been going there for 30 years. It is wonderful."

Summit County

Boughton Farm - Upick Strawberries, Peas, Tomatoes, eggplants, Peppers, Cabbage, Beans
2256 Boughton Drive, Akron, OH 44320. Phone: 330-864-6102. Open: early June until the end of October; hours are dependent on the crops and the season; Call or see this page: hours for exact hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Usually open 6 days a week. .
Comments from a visitor on June 30, 2010: "Went to this farm in Summit County to pick peas. The staff put up with us even though it was pouring rain, and provided a hose to clean off our shoes. I don't recommend picking peas in the rain, but they made it an enjoyable and worthwhile visit, especially since we drove almost an hour to get there! I also liked their website, and they were good about answering phone questions. "

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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