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Vegetable U-Pick Orchards in Eastern Idaho in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for vegetables that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have vegetables 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.

Bingham County

  • Adamson Farms U-Pick - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs or spices, kale, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, picnic area, school tours
    1451 N 1000 E, Shelley, ID 83274. Phone: (208) 520-0481. Email: rensons@yahoo.com. Open: July 1 to November 10 open 7 am to 9 pm;all week. Directions: Half way between Idaho Falls and Shelley, Idaho from State Highway 91 go east on Clinger Road \(1450 North\) over the railroad tracks to the end of the road \(about a mile\) where it comes to a T at 1000 East \(Stanton Road\). You will be looking at the garden on the North East corner. Early vegetables like peas, lettuce, and radishes in July; Late vegetables such as beans, cucumbers, and squash in August; Pumpkins and corn are available in late September on;. We use natural practices, but - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
    Adamson Farms U-Pick Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (208) 821-5171 Half way between Idaho Falls and Shelley, Idaho from State Highway 91 go east on Clinger Road (1450 North) over the railroad tracks to the end of the road (about a mile) where it comes to a T at 1000 East (Stanton Road). You will be looking at the garden on the North East corner. Early vegetables like peas, lettuce, and radishes in July; Late vegetables such as beans, cucumbers, and squash in August; Pumpkins and corn are available in late September on;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic(ADDED: July 27, 2021)
  • Shoemakers - vegetables
    201 N. 300 W. , Blackfoot, ID 83221. Phone: 208-785-6346. Click here for a map and directions. . Weather conditions and demand will determine the supply, what we have to pick. Call to verify the availability before leaving home. Over 150 varieties of are available for your choice. Some crops may have been sprayed. Some require special tools. Some even require special instructions. Children must be supervised. Pets must be left in your vehicle or at home

Bonneville County

  • U-Pick Red Barn - watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkins, other vegetables
    Rollandet, Idaho Falls, ID . Phone: 208-523-7101. Directions: Across from the camels at Tauphaus Park on Rollandet. . Click here for a map and directions. Click here for a map. You pick what you need, then come to the red barn and drop off your money. Pumpkins range from tiny ones at $2 to the gigantic pumpkins topping out at $25

Teton County

 

Vegetable PYO

Vegetable Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Pick veggies that are firm and free of blemishes.

Canning, Freezing, Drying, Preserving and more!

Below are links to pages with easy and reliable directions about how to can, preserve, freeze and make other goodies fromveggiess.  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!

Pickled vegetables

Canning tomatoes (in water bath canners )Home canned tomato soup

Canning Tomatoes in Pressure canners

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:

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.

Many more recipes and directions:

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)