2024 Northwestern Missouri Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Northwestern Missouri in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for tomatoes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have tomatoes 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!
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Clinton County
Mule Barn Berries - blackberries, raspberries (red), tomatoes, porta-potties are available 223 NE Mule Barn Road, Lathrop, MO 64465. Phone: 877-487-3777. Email: renee@mulebarnberries.com. Open: Monday 7 am to 9 am and 6 pm to dark, Tuesday 7 am to 9 am, Thursday 7 am to 9 am and 6 pm to dark, Friday 7 am to 9 am, Saturday 7 am to noon. Directions: From I-35 take Exit 40, the LathropPolo116 highway Turn west towards LathropPlattsburg. Drive 2 miles from I-35 and turn north onto Mule Barn Road, a gravel road. Mule Barn Road runs both north and south so be sure to turn north. It is 34 mile to the patch on the east side of the road just after the dam for the lake. You will see all the trellis. From the town of Lathrop, travel 1 mile east on 116 highway Turn north onto Mule Barn Road. 34 mile to the patch on the east side. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 816-528-4633. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. A family run, family friendly U-pick / pick your own blackberry patch just 25 miles north of Liberty and 35 miles north of Kansas City, MO. From I-35 take Exit 40, the Lathrop/Polo/116 highway Turn west towards Lathrop/Plattsburg. Drive 2 miles from I-35 and turn north onto Mule Barn Road, a gravel road. Mule Barn Road runs both north and south so be sure to turn north. It is 3/4 mile to the patch on the east side of the road just after the dam for the lake. You will see all the trellis. From the town of Lathrop, travel 1 mile east on 116 highway Turn north onto Mule Barn Road. 3/4 mile to the patch on the east side. Blackberries: July and August Sweet Corn: July, August, September Tomatoes: August, September, October. Please see the Picking Report on the bottom left of the home page of our website for the latest crop report and any special conditions or hours on the farm. Sometimes due to weather or berry conditions our hours change. The berries are thornless and the aisles are finish mowed so shorts, stable sandles, and short sleeves are fine for picking. The field is on a hillside so please wear stable shoes with no heel. We hope to see you at the patch!. Come Pick at the Patch. U-Pick Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. We are 25 minutes north of Liberty in Lathrop, MO. See the Tours & Events tab for jelly classes, farm tours, and photoshoot opportunities.
Nodaway County
The Q - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area 225 W 1st Street, Clearmont, MO 64431. Phone: 660-729-3377. Email: db4020@theqbbq.com. Open: 7 Days 7 am to 9 pm. Directions: Between Maryville and Clarinda 1 block west of highway 71 on 1st street in Clearmont. Look for The Q and big white tent. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . . July Thru September. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.
Tomato Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
Pick tomatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Cracking is common in very hot weather, especially after a rain, and if you intend to use the
tomatoes within 1 day, that will be ok.
During hot summer weather, pick the tomatoes when they have a healthy pink/red (or yellow or orange depending on the variety) color and let them
finish the last day or two of ripening indoors. Tomatoes do not need to be in the sunlight in order to ripen. If you have green fruit on the plants in
the fall when frost is approaching, pick the tomatoes and store them in a cool, dark place to ripen.
Tomato Varieties
In general paste or Roma-type tomatoes are the best to using for canning, as they have thicker, meatier walls and far less water. And cherry
tomatoes are the worst to use, as they are mostly water. But you can use any type you can get hold of. You may just have to cook them down
longer to boil off excess water. See our Master list of tomato varieties
Canning, Freezing, Drying, Preserving Tomatoes and more!
Below are links to pages with easy and reliable directions about how to can, preserve, freeze and make other goodies from tomatoes. 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!