Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Southeast Colorado? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Southeast Colorado,
sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name
(see "What does Organic mean?").
The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for
a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this
page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined;
click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or
inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
New! As inflation remains high, see this page for cost-saving measures for
getting fruit and vegetables and home canning.
If you are having a hard time
finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days.
New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive
family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best
camping weather. See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks,
guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.
New! We just went live with our latest website,
FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings,
Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas
Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole
our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update
the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings,
but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check
every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to
all requests. They don't. Don't support the scammers!
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!
And if you know of any farms I missed and want to
add a farm, please let me know!
I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find
anything out-of-date, wrong or not working -
please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make
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website and make improvements!
What's in season in October 2024, and
other timely information:
Notes for October 2024: Fall is here and that means apples are in full force but they will be gone fast (see this new page for Apple Orchards in your area!).
Yes, apple prices are up, like they are for everything else. Some crops continue until
frost, like raspberries, blackberries, figs, corn and tomatoes. Check your area's
specific
crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for
seasonal updates. Click here for U.S. Apple Crop facts.
See these pages to find a local
Apple festival,
and other festivals.
We have a guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties. Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for
apples, tomatoes,
corn blueberries,
peaches, etc.
Don't forget about pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hayrides!
And we have a
master guide to the all varieties of pumpkins and winter squash!
See our comprehensive list of
easy
home canning, jam and jelly
making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access
recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.
If you have any questions or suggestions,
feel free to write me! It is easy to
make your own ice cream,
even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note,
there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now. They have all
copied their information from here and usually do not ever update. Since
2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see
anything wrong or outdated, please
write me!
Children's Consignment Sales
occur in both the Spring and Fall
See our companion website to find a local
community or church kid's consignment sale! Our new
Road Tripping website can show you where to go - and
how - for the best places in every state!
Southeast Colorado U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Baca County
Bent County
Cheyenne County
Crowley County
El Paso County
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Green Mountain Ranch - permanently closed herbs or spices,
Green Mountain Ranch, CO 80819. : UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they
have closed. Does anyone have current information? If
so,
please write me.
The face book page isn't active, and the website link from there is broken. I couldn't find a good link, but I found some sites that suggested it was sold for a
housing development.
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High Altitude Rhubarb-Organic Farm & Nursery -
Certified Organic, rhubarb, porta-potties,
picnic area you may bring your own food, face painting, inflatables or bounce houses,
school tours
7275 Wildridge Road, Black Forest, CO 80908. Phone: (710)
494-8424. Email:
Dennis.Duncan@HighAltitudeRhubarb.com. Open: The Harvest Festival is
normally the first weekend in June; 8am to 2:30pm; Thereafter by appointment only;
Plants May be picked up early by appointment.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions: We are one hour drive
southeast of downtown Denver and one half hour drive northeast of downtown
Colorado Springs. See the Google map for more details. Enter 7275 Wildridge
Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908 into your gps system. First weekend in
June;. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Admission is free to the farm and farmer's
market. We also sell organic rhubarb seeds, organic rhubarb and organic
horseradish plants, and rhubarb cookbooks (247 rhubarb recipes).
Complementary rhubarb treats and beverages are typically available. 2018
marked the first inclusion of a general farmer's market to coincide with the
Harvest Festival. Join the harvest interest email list to keep up to date on
future plans. Harvest is a celebratory event. Bring friends, family, and
neighbors and enjoy the panoramic views and picnic facilities. High Altitude
Rhubarb-Organic Farm and Nursery Facebook page. Also, send
email to get on our waiting list for rhubarb plants/roots. In addition to
pick-your-own, organic rhubarb we offer our own rhubarb seeds, rhubarb
cookbooks (247 recipes), and horseradish roots. We have 7 different
varieties of rhubarb, including Victoria, Colorado Red, Canada Red, Crimson
Red, and Turkish. Most of our plants are heirloom plants. (UPDATED: May 12, 2019)
Huerfano County
Kiowa County
Kit Carson County
Las Animas County
Lincoln County
Otero County
- Hanagan Farms - apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees,
honry
Hwy. 50 & Rd. 24, Swink, CO. Phone: (719) 384-5067. Email:
hanaganmargret@hotmail.com. Open: July - October, Daily, from 9 am
to 6 pm. Directions; Hwy. 50, 1 mile west of Swink. On-farm sales,
roadside market: apples, beets, bell peppers, cantaloupe, chile peppers,
chiles - roasted, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, honeydew, okra,
onions, peaches, pears, pickles, pinto beans, plums, potatoes,
pumpkins, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini, black eyed
peas, eggplants, cider, Christmas trees, pumpkin patch, honey,
handcrafted gifts. U-pick at the farm. Wholesale and retail.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (ADDED: May
11, 2010, from the CO Ag website)
- Mills Bros Farm Market - vegetables
16831 Hwy.
50, Rocky Ford, CO. Phone: (719) 254-6154 (call first). Open: Mid-August
through Mid-to-Late October, on Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 6 or 7
pm. Directions: West of Rocky Ford 2 1/4 miles, on north side of highway.
Roadside market: bell peppers, cantaloupe, chile peppers, chiles -
roasted, onions, pinto beans, squash, tomatoes, watermelon, honey. You
pick available starting in September. New crop pinto beans available
year-round while supplies last. Call for availability of other fruits
and vegetables. (ADDED: May 11, 2010, from the CO Ag website)
Prowers County
Pueblo County
- Kean Urban Farm - cucumbers, melons, onions,
peppers, raspberries (red), tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, Fresh eggs, farm
animals, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
511
Arthur St, Pueblo, CO 81004. Phone: (801) 455-4017. Email:
kean.hammond@aggiemail.usu.edu. Open: All days of the week from 8am to
7pm; August 10th to October 31st; Please Call before arriving. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We use natural organic practices,
and are subject to the NOP small quantity exemption. Payment: Cash, Check,
Free - no payments needed for anything. (ADDED: August 07, 2018)
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Heckman
Hollow -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, flowers, pick your own vegetables
65295 Highway 50, Fowler, CO 81039. Phone:
719-691-5862. Open: daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: We are located approximately 6 miles West of
Fowler or approximately 26 miles East Of Pueblo on Highway 50. Turn north
100 yards West of mile marker 345 on a private road. There is a sigh in the
neighbors field that says Lusks 1/2 mile north. Travel North until you cross
the railroad track and you will be in our yard. We are located near the
River Bottom. You will see a deer fence around the trees when you arrive. We
have approximately 1100 trees; The following dates are estimated ripe dates;
These dates could change with the weather; Always call to see what is
available; You can pick fresh flowers and make your own arrangements, right here on the farm! We have everything you need to make gorgeous groupings for any
event, wedding bouquets or just a little something to brighten someone's day!
Lodi -(Strictly a softer apple for applesauce) July 9;
Gala - An
all purpose desert apple August 10;
McIntosh -All purpose eastern apple
September 5 to 10;
Jonathan - A firm slightly tart apple that is especially
suitable for canning and freezing; September 15 to 20 (By far our biggest
seller)
Red Delicious - September 28 to 25;
Fuji - A firm sweet late
apple;(Supply somewhat limited from spring frost);October 10;
Granny Smith
and Winesap - Good eating and cooking apples October 20; Please Note the
estimated dates May change; Also note the current extreme heat and drought
conditions can change availability quickly; Always call ahead; We will have
very few Yellow Delicious this year as a railroad fire burned some of our
Yellow Delicious trees. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals.
Payment: Cash, Check. We are a mom and pop farm U pick family operated
orchard. No dog and pony show just apples. .
Please bring your own containers. Weigh the containers ahead of picking if
you have larger coolers. Call ahead to be sure we can be here. We sometimes
have school groups, church groups, home school groups and hungry deer and
birds.(ha). The orchard area is contained with in an 8 foot deer fence.
Please stay in this area when picking. MULBERRIES AND VEGGIES START IN JUNE. THE CHERRIES RIPEN IN THE BEGINNING OF JULY AND THE LODI, A SUMMER APPLE, START
IN THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST. WE HAVE OUR VIRGIN FRUITWOOD FOR SMOKING AND FIREWOOD AVAILABLE ALL YEAR
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(note, sold in 2021, formerly Lusk Orchard)
(UPDATED: May 28, 2023,
JBS) (UPDATED: January 25, 2023)
A visitor writes on October 26, 2021: "Please note that Lusk Orchards (apples) has been
sold. New owners are doing a beautiful job of refurbishing the place to their liking. Still selling apples (in season) and friendly as all get out... I'm
sorry I don't have the name of the new owners, but extremely friendly and helpful. They are worth the correction on your webpage."
Comments from a visitor on March 27, 2009:
"I love it. They are friendly,
helpful and down home."
Note
from Blake: they offer competitive prices, so if you can or freeze a bunch
of apples or peaches, this is the place to go!.
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Rovegno's Produce - corn (sweet), peppers, pumpkins, summer
squash,
216 E. US Highway 50 Br, Avondale, CO 81022. Phone:
719-251-0588. Email:
eric@rovegnosproduce.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website
is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they
have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still
offering pick your own or are even open? If
so,
please write me.Monday, 9am to 5pm Wednesday, 9am to 5pm
Thursday, 9am to 5pm Saturday, 10am to 2pm Sunday, 10am to 2pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page.
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Vine Abiding Farms -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, porta-potties are available
65295
highway 50, Fowler, CO 81039. Phone: 719-469-4575. Alternate Phone:
719-469-8006. Email:
vineabidingfarms@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 7 am to 8 pm;
Sunday, from 1 pm to 8 pm, August 15 to October 31. Directions: We are
located approximately 6 miles West of Fowler or approximately 26 miles East
Of Pueblo on Highway 50. Turn north 100 yards West of mile marker 345 on a
private road. There is a sign in the neighbors field that says Vine Abiding
Farms 1/2 mile north. Travel North 1/2 mile until you cross the railroad
track and you will be in our yard. We are located near the River Bottom. You
will see a deer fence around the trees when you arrive. We have
approximately 1100 trees.
Click here for a map and directions. The following dates are estimated
ripe dates; These dates could change with the weather; Always call to see
what is available; Lodi-(Strictly a softer apple for applesauce) July 9;
Gala- An all purpose desert apple August 10; Mc Intosh-All purpose eastern
apple September 5 pm to 10; We have a wonderful Jonathan crop this year! -A
firm slightly tart apple that is especially suitable for canning and
freezing; September 15 pm to 20(By far our biggest seller) Red Delicious-
September 28 to 25;Fuji- A firm sweet late apple;(Supply somewhat limited
from spring frost);October 10; Granny Smith and Winesap- (also very limited
due to spring frost) Good eating and cooking apples October 20; Please Note
the estimated dates May change; Please call ahead. We minimize use of
pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check.
Teller County