Tulip U-Pick Orchards in Triangle area of North Carolina in 2023, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for tulips that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have tulips orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
Orange County
- Eno River Farm - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees,
tulips,
2127 St.
Marys Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Phone: (919)245-8775. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday-Thursday
9 am to 6 pm Friday-Sunday 9 am to 7 pm . Directions: farm entrance can be found on the corner of Lawrence and St. Mary's, on the top of the hill. You will be
greeted by the beautiful scenery of rolling hills, farmed with abundant blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and tulips. From Mid-March to Mid-June,
the SPRING season boasts Pick-Your-Own strawberries and blueberries, a vibrant greenhouse selection of ornamental plants, vegetable plugs, and annuals,
and an overflowing produce stand with our very own vegetables, honeys, and jams! FALL- from Early September to the end of October- brings with it
homegrown mums, pumpkins, and hayrides- both haunted and a little less heart-racing! The last season of the year, WINTER, which stretches from
Mid-November to Christmas Eve brings the Holidays to the farm- hot chocolate, poinsettias, and Christmas trees
Tulip Picking Tips, and Information
Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own tulips are becoming more common. Tulips follow daffodils. So once you see daffodils blooming in your area, expect
the tulips about one month later
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Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
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Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life. Cool shade is best.
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Re-cut stems while underwater - once you get home. Making a fresh cut, while the cut end is submerged helps the stem to take up water and avoid a
vapor lock.