2024 Houston area of Texas Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Houston area of Texas 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.

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Brazoria County

• Price Organic Farm - No pesticides are used, beans, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, melons, onions, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Fresh eggs, farm animals
  7539 County Road 400, Brazoria, TX 77422. Phone: 979-798-9668. Email: priceorganicfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Year round operations; Monday thru Friday 4 pm to dark Saturday open from 9 am to dark Sunday open after 1 pm to dark. Directions: Hwy 2004 going South, you turn right on County Road 400 \(at caution lights\) travel down til you see our sign on the left hand side. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Price Organic Farm Hwy 2004 going South, you turn right on County Road 400 (at caution lights) travel down til you see our sign on the left hand sideWe do not use pesticides on the crops

Chambers County

• Berryland Farms of Texas - blackberries, blueberries, cucumbers, figs, peppers, plums, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food
  2877 Fm 1941 Road, Winnie, TX 77665. Phone: 713-551-6360. Email: mikendiana33@yahoo.com. Open: mid-May thru mid July; Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Directions: Coming from Houston area on I-10 east, take exit #819 \(Stuckey\'s\), stay on service road 2 12 miles, turn right on N. Pear Orchard Road., travel 5 12 miles to Berryland Farms. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Coming from Houston area on I-10 east, take exit #819 (Stuckey's), stay on service road 2 1/2 miles, turn right on N. Pear Orchard Road., travel 5 1/2 miles to Berryland FarmsBlackberries ripen in May Blueberries, Tomatoes and other vegetables ripen from June until mid July; Figs ripen around the first of JulyPlease visit our website for more information. We also have a pumpkin patch, corn maze and other fall activities in the fall! Note: as of 2022, they have discontinued Fall activities. (UPDATED: October 11, 2022, JBS) (UPDATED: April 13, 2018)

Hardin County

• B&M Farms - No pesticides are used, blueberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, figs, lemons, Muscadines, grapes, melons, oranges, pears, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  2365 Blueberrypatch, Silsbee, TX 77656. Phone: 409 385-1200. Email: b_mfarms@hotmail.com. Open: season will open on late May 30 through the month of June; from 7 am to 7 pm; always call before you come to check on crop availability. Directions: We do not use pesticides on the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 409 299-2836. Fax:Picking updates: Click here for picking updatescropsWe also have Pure and Sugar Free Blueberry Juice, Blueberry Syrup, Blueberry Jelly, Mayhaw Jelly, Fresh Shelled Pintos, Zipper Cream Purple Hull Peas, Farm Grown Vegetables, watermelons, cantaloupes, and Organic Fertilized Coastal Bermuda Hay. In the Fall, we also have a pumpkin patch-pick in the field, kiddie (mini) corn maze, and tractor-pulled hay rides. No pesticide used. Eat while you pick. 2018 prices: U-Pic 3.00 per lb. Pre Picked 5lb.Box 20.00 During these days you can call and Pre Order Pre-Picked blueberries or join in the fun and pick your own blueberries while we keep you refreshed with our tasty and refreshing Blueberry Lemonade.

Harris County

• Neal's Berry Farm and Farmer's Market - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, beets, blackberries, carrots, figs, Muscadines, grapes, kale, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties
  21104 Binford Road, Waller, TX 77484. Phone: (346) 412-5844. Email: noemail@noemail.com. Open: Call for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Neal's Berry Farm and Farmer's Market Facebook page. Farm is only open early May through early Fall, closed rest of the year; Blackberry season is typically: Early May through July; Fig season is typically: End of June through early Fall. Bronze Fry Scuppernong Muscadine Grape and Black Muscadine Grape season typically late July through early Fall. Check website before coming to make sure we are open that day;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals Farm admission $3, ages 2 and up. Pick all fruit in our re-usable picking box, sold for $2 each, which holds about ten pounds. Cash preferred for entry/box fees; cards or cash OK for all other purchases. To pick zinnias, sunflowers and eggplant, please bring your own shears. Always check Facebook or "Updates" tab on website before coming-we may be picked out or rained out. Instagram @nealsberryfarm. (UPDATED: August 22, 2022)
• Partybarn Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, lemons, melons, peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked
  18611 Becker Rd, Hockley, Tx 77447-9325, TX 77447. Phone: 281-255-4428. Email: partybarnfarming@gmail.com. Open: 12 pm to 6 pm Monday through Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm Saturday; Closed Sunday. Directions: From Tomball go west on 2920 approximately 8 miles to Becker Road, turn left and go about 1 14 miles, we are on the right side. From FM1960 go west on US290 about 17 miles to Becker Road, Turn right and go 2 14 miles we are on the left side. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 832-404-8135 From Tomball go west on 2920 approximately 8 miles to Becker Road, turn left and go about 1 1/4 miles, we are on the right side. From FM1960 go west on US290 about 17 miles to Becker Road, Turn right and go 2 1/4 miles we are on the left sideSeason is typically mid April through November 30thFresh "Free Range" Brown Eggs now available $4.00 a dozen

Washington County

• Home Sweet Farm - ORGANIC, beans, eggplant, flowers, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, OTHER fruit or veg, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
  7800 FM 2502, Brenham, TX 77833. Phone: 979-251-9922. Email: info@homesweetfarm.com. Open: They area CSA; open to members every Sunday afternoon during the growing season; Please visit our website for more information Directions: We are a sustainable small family farm located just off the bluebonnet trail south of Brenham, TX in Washington County. Directions: We are a sustainable small family farm located just off the bluebonnet trail south of Brenham, TX in Washington County. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. They area CSA; open to members every Sunday afternoon during the growing season; Please visit our website for more information Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certifiedSpecial Events announced at our website.

 

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