2024 Salem and Marion County Oregon Watermelon U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Watermelon U-Pick Orchards in Salem and Marion County Oregon in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have watermelons 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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Marion County

• Mission Bottom Produce - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, peaches, strawberries, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, pickling cucumbers, slicing cucumbers, garlic, onions, hot peppers, sweet peppers, carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, paste or Roma tomatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, Other vegetables, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, Basil, U-pick and already picked, farm market, farm animals
  8553 Ravena Dr N, Salem, OR 97303. Phone: (503) 881-5656. Email: mbproduce@hotmail.com. Open: Call for current hours. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, All credit cards. from the north or south take the Brooks Exit off I-5 head west on Brooklake road travel about 2 miles to Wheatland road turn south and go about half a mile to Ravena Drive North turn West travel about one quarter of a mile and turn south by the sign. Strawberries season is typically May 25 to June 15; Broccoli season is typically all season; cucumbers is typically June 25 through September 30; Corn is typically available July 20 through September 30; Bean season is typically August 1 through September 30; Pepper season is July 15 to October 15; Tomato season is typically July 15 through October 15; Tomatillo season is typically June 15 through October 15; u-cut flowers season is typically July 1 through October 31; Basil season is typically June 15 through October 15; Onion and garlic season is typically June 15 through October 31; Brussel Sprout season is typically September 15 through October 31; Pumpkin patch season is typically September 15 through October 31; Egg are available year round. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsPlease text or call before coming I work off the farm during the week so advanced notice of coming out to the farm is great for all. We will pick to order as well with enough notice. (UPDATED: June 27, 2023)

 

Watermelons

Watermelon Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Watermelons are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. Just slice, bite, and spit!

Picking tips:

Select plump, full watermelons with a yellowish cast to the spot that rests on the ground and a dried stem. A hollow thud sound when gently rapped also helps!

Watermelon Measurements and Conversions

Keep in mind that watermelons vary in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.

• A normal batch of 10 eight-ounce jars watermelon jelly requires 6 cups of watermelon flesh, minus seeds and rinds.  But the rinds can be used to make pickled watermelon rinds, so there is no waste.  Especially if your children have fun spitting the seeds at each other, too!

• Once picked, put the watermelons in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.
• Want to grow your own watermelons?  Here's an article from Ohio State University about how to: Growing Watermelons in the Home Garden, HYG-1626-95

 

 

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