2024 Flagler and St. John's Counties, north Florida Corn U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Corn U-Pick Orchards in Flagler and St. John's Counties, north Florida 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.

Flagler County

• Cowart Ranch and Farms - blueberries, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train or barrel train rides, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Pumpkin Weigh-Off, porta-potties are available, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  8185 West Highway 100, Bunnell, FL 32110. Phone: 386-437-0750. Email: info@CowartRanchandFarms.com. Directions: We are located 7 miles from Bunnell on West Highway 100. We are also 16 miles from State Road 17 in Palatka. Please check our website for more detailed directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Cowart Ranch and Farms Facebook page. . . Starting June 4th,for blueberries, Please check our website before coming, We are a very small operation and we don't have an answering service, There is no way we will be able to return everyone calls, but we will try,So, please try to find the information you need on our website, you can find answers to most questions on our F.A.Q.'s page. Blueberries: typically May through July; Please see website for hours and availability. Different events each weekend during Maze Dayz in October. Please check out our facebook page and like us to keep up with all that we are doing. We may have some other local produce depending on the availability. We will also have local honey, homemade jams and jellies available for buying on these days.(UPDATED: May 28, 2016, JBS)

St. Johns County

• Wesley Wells Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs or spices, kale, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  2680 Ada Arnold Road, Saint Augustine, FL 32092. Phone: (904) 679-5660. Email: wesleywellsfarms@gmail.com. Open: Available by appointment during the week and Saturdays from 8am to 3pm. Directions: Strawberry Season-late November through March Blueberry Season-Late March through May Sweet Corn Season-AprilMay through June and late fall for a second crop Green Bean Season-another bi-annual crop with one harvest in the spring and another in the fall Pumpkin Season-September through November Other Produce - Each year we plant different items with the most requested being the first to plant so check us out on Social media to see which items are available this season;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Wesley Wells Farm Facebook page. . . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Strawberry Season-late November through March Blueberry Season-Late March through May Sweet Corn Season-April/May through June and late fall for a second crop Green Bean Season-another bi-annual crop with one harvest in the spring and another in the fall Pumpkin Season-September through November Other Produce - Each year we plant different items with the most requested being the first to plant so check us out on Social media to see which items are available this season;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. (ADDED: September 02, 2021) For availability of other crops (berries, vegetables, etc.) in Florida, click here!

 

 

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