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Zinnia U-Pick Orchards in the Kansas City area of Missouri in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have zinnias 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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Jackson County

  • Colonial Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, Autumn red raspberries, Black raspberries, carving pumpkins, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, Local honey from within 50 miles, Fresh eggs, Cell service cell phones work here, CSA, picnic area, jumping pillow, farm animals, school tours
    27619 E Wyatt Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Phone: (816) 229-1277. Email: lauren.e@colonialgardenskc.com. Directions: Colonial Farms can be found, across the street, on the South side of Wyatt Road from Colonial Gardens. All Dates are Weather and Crop Dependent Black Raspberries - Mid June Red Raspberries - Mid June to Early July Blackberries - Late June to Early August Peaches - July Apples - Mid August to Early October Pumpkins - September to Late October Flowers - Late June to Early October. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, All credit cards. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, All credit cards.
    Colonial Farms Facebook page. Starting June 6, 2021 Pick Your Own Flowers/Berries/Orchard/Pumpkins (as season permits) hours: Tuesday = 7:30a - 12:00p Wednesday = 4:00p - 8:00p Thursday = 7:30a - 12:00p Saturday = 7:30a - 12:00p Sunday = 7:30a - 12:00p.Picking updates: Click here for picking updates Check out our Events page to learn more about upcoming festivals: Pollinator Festival = June 10-11 Berry Festival = July 8 - 9, July 15 - 16 Flower Festival = August 19 - 20 Apple Festival = September 9 - 10 Fall Farm Experience = September 8 - 10, 15 - 17, 22 - 24; October 6 - 8, 13 - 15, 20 - 22, 27 - 29 Haunted Orchard = October 27 - 29(UPDATED: June 01, 2023) (ADDED: August 20, 2020)

 

Zinnia Picking Tips, and Information

Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own zinnias and other lowers are becoming more common.

  • Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
  • Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life.  Cool shade is best.
  • Pick off any leaves that will be under water.
  • 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.

 

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