2025 Triangle area of North Carolina Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Triangle area of North Carolina in 2025, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.
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Chatham County
Faircloth Farm - Strawberries, sometimes Blueberries, pumpkins, 6833 Styers Ferry Rd, Clemmons, NC . Phone: 757-653-7663. Email: christinefaircloth@yahoo.com. Click here for a map and directions. This is a small strawberry patch in Clemmons, NC. Berries are cultivated in a traditional, matted row system and will be available u-pick or prepicked. Closed Sundays. [[ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) Typical harvest dates: Blueberries- mid July-August. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Durham County
Hawkins Farm - Uses natural growing practices, collards, pumpkins 11842 NC Highway 48, Littleton, NC 27850. Phone: (252) 586-3223. Open: Fall-winter. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic[ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Franklin County
Vollmer Farm - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, Jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours 677 NC highway 98 East, Bunn, NC 27508. Phone: 919-497-3076. Email: fun@vollmerfarm.com. Open: Starting mid April to July 31st for Strawberry, Blueberry and Blackberry pick - your - own. Directions: From highway 64E 1. Take highway 39N to highway 98E \\(Food Lion\\) 2. Take a right hand turn at Food Lion 3. Vollmer Farm is 1 mile on the left. From 401N98E 1. Take 98E 9 miles to Bunn. 2. Turn right and stay on 98E at Bunn Exxon Station. 3. Stay on 98E 2 miles 4. Farm is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Vollmer Farm Facebook page. Take highway 39N to highway 98E (Food Lion) 2. Take a right hand turn at Food Lion 3. is 1 mile on the left. From 401N/98E 1. Take 98E 9 miles to Bunn. 2. Turn right and stay on 98E at Bunn Exxon Station. 3. Stay on 98E 2 miles 4. Farm is on the left. . Christmas Celebration at the farm is always 1st two weekends in December; Nativity Scene, singing performices, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Santa Train rides, and all the Back Forty play area attractions - Open Saturdays 2pm to 7pm first two weekends in December. We are certified organic for all crops! . (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Granville County
Lyon Farms - Beans, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Corn, Greens, Onions, Potatoes, pumpkins, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Vegetables 1544 Munns Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522. Phone: 919-528-3263. Email: lyonfarmsveggies@gmail.com. Open: April 13th - May 29th Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm, Sat, 8 am to 6 pm, Sun 1pm to 6pmSummer hours are May 30th - August 13th Mon-Sat 9 am to 6 pm, Closed Sunday. Directions: From Durham take I-85 north take Exit 186-A go 2 miles. From Raleigh take Hwy 50 north, follow signs. From Oxford take I-85 south, go left to Hwy 15 turn right, follow signs. U-pick pumpkins, corn maze and hay rides October 1-31 Saturday-Sunday 10-6. Monday-Friday for field trips by appointment. Click here for a map and directions. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Johnston County
Smith's Nursery, Inc. - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, strawberries, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours 443 Sanders Road, Benson, NC 27504. Phone: 919-934-1700. Email: smithsnursery@aol.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: See our website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, September, October, November. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: January 26, 2016) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Orange County
Eno River Farm - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees, tulips, 2127 St. Marys Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Phone: (919)245-8775. Email: info@enoriverfarm.com. Open: Monday-Thursday 9 am to 6 pm Friday-Sunday 9 am to 7 pm . Directions: farm entrance can be found on the corner of Lawrence and St. Mary\\\'s, on the top of the hill. You will be greeted by the beautiful scenery of rolling hills, farmed with abundant blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and tulips. From Mid-March to Mid-June, the SPRING season boasts Pick-Your-Own strawberries and blueberries, a vibrant greenhouse selection of ornamental plants, vegetable plugs, and annuals, and an overflowing produce stand with our very own vegetables, honeys, and j - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. Mary's, on the top of the hill. You will be greeted by the beautiful scenery of rolling hills, farmed with abundant blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and tulips. From Mid-March to Mid-June, the SPRING season boasts Pick-Your-Own strawberries and blueberries, a vibrant greenhouse selection of ornamental plants, vegetable plugs, and annuals, and an overflowing produce stand with our very own vegetables, honeys, and jams! FALL- from Early September to the end of October- brings with it homegrown mums, pumpkins, and hayrides- both haunted and a little less heart-racing! The last season of the year, WINTER, which stretches from Mid-November to Christmas Eve brings the Holidays to the farm- hot chocolate, poinsettias, and Christmas trees. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Person County
Carver Farm Nursery - strawberries, beans, beets, blackberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, 105 Carver Farm Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573. Phone: 336 599 4901. Email: carverfarmnursery@charter.net. Open: Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 12 pm; closed on Sunday. Directions: Highway 501 North outside of Roxboro, NC towards South Boston, VA. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . [ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Wake County
DJ's Berry Patch - pumpkins, strawberries, school tours 1223 Salem Church Road, Apex, NC 27592. Phone: 919-600-4020. Email: djsberrypatch10@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday 8 am to 7 pm, Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. DJ's Berry Patch Facebook page. We are a family owned and operated farm market that provides you with fresh vegetables picked fresh each day from our fieldsWe also have Homemade Ice CreamFields are open for Strawberry picking from late April thru mid May, depending on the weatherWe provide the buckets! Field trips and group outings for picking strawberries are always welcomePlease note that group tours are for school, preschools and daycare groups only and can be scheduled Monday thru Friday morningsPlease contact us to schedule your fun-filled time in our strawberry fieldsWe also welcome other groups such as scout troops, church groups, sport teams, neighborhood associations and family celebrations to visit our fields at any time without advance noticeSimply show up at a day and time during our regular hours that is convenient for your group(UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: April 01, 2019) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Page Farms - blackberries, pumpkins, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours 6100 Mt. Herman Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617. Phone: 919-596-3227. Email: pagefarms@frontier.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday; 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: coming from raleigh take glenwood Avenue to briar creek pkwy. take a right. go to the stoplight and take a right onto acc blvd. drive a half a mile to mt. herman road take a left and we are a half a mile down on the left. from durham take highway 70 towards raleigh. take a left on leesville road drive 4 miles to 4 way flashing light. take a right and we are 14 mile on the right. pick your own strawberries start around the third week in April; we offer several varieties of strawberries; the seaso - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards. Page Farms Facebook page. take a right. go to the stoplight and take a right onto acc blvd. drive a half a mile to mt. herman road take a left and we are a half a mile down on the left. from durham take highway 70 towards raleigh. take a left on leesville road drive 4 miles to 4 way flashing light. take a right and we are 1/4 mile on the right. pick your own strawberries start around the third week in April; we offer several varieties of strawberries; the season typically last until the first week in june; the pumpkin patch is open from the last week of September until halloween; school field trips are available every day of the week for pumpkins and strawberries. . we are a 4th generation farm. it is a working farm. we are in the city of raleigh but still just a little bit country. fun for the entire family. old and young alike. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is
visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make
that the make or use it as part of your design!
free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
Make sure the stem is attached.
Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it.
Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry
basement.
Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!
To make a pumpkin pie!
Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less
stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the
recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the
grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for
firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a
pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!
Varieties of Pumpkins
Sugar - Excellent for baking
Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin