2025 Lexington and north-central Kentucky Sunflower U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Sunflower U-Pick Orchards in Lexington and north-central Kentucky in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for sunflowers that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have sunflowers farms 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.

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Boone County

• McGlasson Farms - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
  5832 River Road, Hebron, KY 41048. Phone: 859-689-5229. Open: Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm July 1 through October 31 for all other fruits and vegetables Directions: Three miles west of Anderson Ferry on Route 8 River Road in Kentucky Click here for a map and directions. Directions: Three miles west of Anderson Ferry on Route 8 \\(River Road\\) in Kentucky . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  McGlasson Farms Facebook page. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Turnip and Mustard greens available for pick your own.From July through November, we proudly offer all of our fresh fruits and vegetables grown right here on the farm for sale at our roadside stand. . We grow only the freshest and highest quality produce for our customers, many of which have been regulars for years and have become close family friends. All of our fruits and vegetables are picked and ready for sale at the stand, but there are many u-pick opportunities for our strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers throughout the year. (UPDATED: July 18, 2025, JBS)
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Bourbon County

• Stepping Stone Farm - apples, Asian pears, blackberries, blueberries, pie or sour cherries, pears, Asian pears, peaches, plums, Spring red raspberries, Autumn red raspberries, Yellow raspberries, strawberries, Day neutral strawberries, carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, sunflowers, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, bakery, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here, jumping pillow, No dogs allowed except for service animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  1674 Cynthiana Rd, Paris, KY 40361. Phone: (859) 658-6060. Email: steppingstonefarm2@gmail.com. Open: Thursday to Monday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm, from May 1 to October 31. Directions: Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards. Sunflowers in July. pick apples \\(including Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Mutsu, Stayman Winesap, York, Granny Smith, Fuji, and many more\\),\\(formerly Reed Valley Orchard\\) 2025 prices Upick includes \\(during their seasons\\) Red Raspberries $7.50lb Upick available today at Reed Valley until 5pm: Blueberries $5.50lb and Lodi and Earligold Apples $1.59lb Available in store: Lodi apples PEACHES Sweet corn - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards.
  Stepping Stone Farm Facebook page. Sunflowers in July. pick apples (including Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Mutsu, Stayman Winesap, York, Granny Smith, Fuji, and many more),(formerly Reed Valley Orchard) 2025 prices Upick includes (during their seasons) Red Raspberries $7.50/lb Upick available today at Reed Valley until 5pm: Blueberries $5.50/lb and Lodi and Earligold Apples $1.59/lb Available in store: Lodi apples PEACHES Sweet corn Roma Beans Potatoes Cucumbers Picklers Onions Red Tomatoes Yellow Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Bell peppers Red peppers Yellow peppers Squash Zucchini Jalapenos Hot Banana Peppers Cabbage MARKET HOUR⏰ Thursday 10-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-6 Monday 10-6 . Previously known as Reed Valley Orchard, and still open at their location for upick only on Thursday, Saturday and Monday from 9 am to 5 pm seasonally. (UPDATED: May 29, 2025)
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Sunflowers

Sunflower Picking Tips, and Information

Sunflowers are a mid-to late summer crop. They need warm soil and full sun.  In most areas, expect sungflowers to be available starting in June, and sometimes continuing into August.  It really depends on when the farmer plants them, the variety and local weather conditions. Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own sunflowers are becoming more common.

• Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
• Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life.  Cool shade is best.
• Re-cut stems while underwater - once you get home. Making a fresh cut, while the cut end is submerged helps the stem to take up water and avoid a vapor lock.

 

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