2024 Phoenix and Surrounding Counties in Arizona Corn U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Corn U-Pick Orchards in Phoenix and Surrounding Counties in Arizona in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for corn that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have corn orchards 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.

Maricopa County

• Schnepf Farms - ORGANIC, Pick your own peaches, apricots, plums, sweet corn and other vegetables.
  22601 E. Cloud Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85242. Phone: 480-987-3100. Email: schfarm@earthlink.net. Open: October - July. Directions: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Corner of Cloud and Rittenhouse Rds. A 300 acre U-Pick organic garden \(apples, peaches, vegetables\) is a perfect place for the person who doesn\'t have time to plant his own garden, or for the person who likes that fresh from the garden taste. Country store & Bakery. Local honey, nuts, dried fruit, specialty foods and crafts. Living . Click here for a map and directions. and (480) 987-333. . Wednesday to Sun. 9 am to 4 pm. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Corner of Cloud and Rittenhouse Rds. A 300 acre U-Pick organic garden (apples, peaches, vegetables) is a perfect place for the person who doesn't have time to plant his own garden, or for the person who likes that fresh from the garden taste. Country store & Bakery. Local honey, nuts, dried fruit, specialty foods and crafts. Living Christmas trees. Specialty Items: Petting Corral, park, school & group tours. Corporate family and birthday parties. RV hook up and camping. Special Events: Pumpkin & Chili Party. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, October weekends. 5 pm to 8:30 pm Food, hayrides, pumpkin December orating, make your own scarecrow, live music, bonfire. Peach Festival: May - 7:30 am to 1 pm. Potato Festival: May - 9 am 3 pm. Call for exact dates. (UPDATED: April 14, 2018, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on February 19, 2011: "A really fun farm with lots to do and great organic pick your own veggeis!"
• Vertuccio Farms - peaches, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, farm animals, school tours, pumpkins, corn maze
  4011 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85212. Phone: 480-650-6611. Email: conoandangela@myway.com. Open: Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm Friday to Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Vertuccio Farms Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 480-650-6606. . Peaches May 10 to June 10 Corn maze open from October 1st through November 20th Open for Christmas trees from November 28th until Christmas eve. where we bring you family, affordable, farm-fun! Whether it's a field trip to our "Pizza Farm" or birthday party, u-pick peaches or any of our seasonal events. You and your family will leave with a smile. Join us for our annual corn maze and pumpkin patch or our very popular farm camp. Hope to see you on the farm!

Yavapai County

• Mortimer Farms - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, horseradish, herbs or spices, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, jumping pillow, ziplines, train rides (train on a track), trike track, pedal kart track, mining for gems, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  12907 East State Route 169, Dewey, AZ 86327. Phone: (928) 830-1116. Email: Mortimerfarmsaz@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: On the corner of 169 and 69 in Dewey, Arizona. From Phoenix: I-17 to Cortez Junction. Turn North on Highway 69. Drive 10 Miles to farm on Right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  Mortimer Farms Facebook page. . . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Farm Market Open Daily 8 to 6 Pumpkin Festival Open Friday 5 pm to 10, Saturday 10 to 10, Sunday 10 to 5 and Halloween Day 5 pm to 10. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic., a popular Prescott area attraction, bringing back the rich farming history of the Dewey-Humboldt Area. Made famous by our summer sweet corn, annual harvest party, annual pumpkin festival and Christmas Tree Village plus the brand new Farm Park! We also grow a variety seasonal vegetables, strawberries and raise fabulous meat. All in which is available in our Country Store. We grow all the ingredients of a specially blended Arizona feed ration. This specially blended feed has all the vitamins and minerals needed to raise and produce fabulous meat including our amazing turkey, pork, Black Angus Beef, and chicken. Join us for the Harvest Party and our Pumpkin and Corn Maze Festival! Don't miss all of the family friendly festival activities and terrific food we have in store fort your group this season! Plan your trip today

 

 

Choosing and Picking Corn

Corn reaches it's peak sweetness and flavor when the kernels are full, and just touching each other, like a good set of teeth!  They should not be bloated and smushed so tightly that there is no space left at all. The bloated overripe ears will have a bland, starchy taste.

Here's what to look for:

• The tips of the silks coming out of the ear should be a light brown.
•  If you break a kernel with your fingernail, the liquid should be slightly milky in color.
•  The ears should be filled out and have developed good girth but not bloated.

Harvesting

 To harvest, snap off the ears by hand with a quick, firm, downward push; then twist and pull.
 Avoid twisting or yanking the ears, as this can damage the stalk or the ear itself.

Storing the corn

Corn is at its prime eating quality on the stalk for only 72 hours before becoming over mature. The most important factor is cooling it as soon as possible after harvesting it.  Get it into the fridge or cover it with ice! Many farmers say you should remove the shucks right away, too.  I've found that removing most of the shuck, but leaving a few leaves to cover each ear is best to prevent the kernels from drying out.  See this page for more about storing corn before using it.

Cooking:

The worst mistake people make is overcooking corn.  In fact, corn isn't really cooked; it's just heated up. If you cook it form more than a few minutes (3 minutes), then you are simply breaking down the sugars and turning a nice, crisp sweet ear into bland mush. It's not a pot roast; the purpose of heating it is NOT to break down the cells, just to heat them to bring out the flavor and melt the butter!

Here's how to cook the corn:

1. Fill a large pot (large enough so the shucked ears can fit inside, laying down) about 2/3 full of water and start bring it to a boil
2. Shuck the ears, and snap off the stalk end and the very tip of ear (especially if you will use "corn stickers" , (handles) to hold the ears.
3. When everyone is sitting down at the table and you are serving the rest of the meal, put the corn in the boiling water and set the time for 3 minutes.
4. After 3 minutes, using tongs, retrieve the ears and serve them with butter (Corn boats are wonderful for corn!

 

Freezing Corn

You can easily freeze the sweet corn and have that great taste in the dead of winter! 

• Freezing whole ears of corn on the cob
• Freezing corn, cut off the cob

Canning Corn

This too, is easy... but it DOES require a Pressure Canner.  You cannot safely do this with a water bath canner.  Food poisoning is no joke!

• Here is how to can corn!
•  how to make canned creamed corn.
• Southern Chow-Chow (also called Piccalilli)
• Pickled corn relish

Other corn recipes

• How to make sweet corn ice cream
• Corn bread, or sweet corn muffins (like Chi Chi's)

• Corn fritters (a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast

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