2024 Eastern-central Mississippi Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Eastern-central Mississippi 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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Clarke County
Rowell Farms - wide variety of produce such as Tomatoes, Field peas like pink eyed/purple hull, Snap beans, Potatoes, Watermelons, Squash, Cucumbers, Okra. 2225 County Road 240, Heidelberg, MS 39439. Phone: (601) 685-0421. Email: contact@rowellfarms.com. Open: see their Facebook page. Click here for a map and directions. . . We are a locally owned and operated farm located in Clarke County, MS! We sell freshly picked-from-the-fields produce! We sell a You can pick your own produce out of the field; or, we can do it for you! We also sell to peddlers and markets as well. (ADDED: April 10, 2021, JBS)
Leake County
Dixie Girl Farm - Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, peppers, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, U-pick and already picked 593 Dorsey Rd, Carthage, MS 39051. Phone: 601 900 8862. Email: rgrbx@yahoo.com. Open: May 20 until season end; Monday through Saturday during daylight hours. Directions: Just off highway 35 call for specific instructions. easy from highway 25 also. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Also have Burgandy okra, squash, zuccinni,and herbs.
Noxubee County
Lazy U Farm - blueberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), eggplant, flowers, melons, onions, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours 5572 Elon Rd, Macon, MS 39341. Phone: 662 361 0237. Email: LazyU2012@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm, closed on Sunday. Directions: From highway 45 take Misso Road turn right on Elon RD 2.6 miles on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Lazy U Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 662 361 0045. Fax: 662-726-4974. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. What can we do at Lazy U: Take a wagon ride, Get lost in the corn maze, Take a trip to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick all sorts of produce, Play on the large playground, Check out all the animals, Water Races, Milk the Cow, Relax and enjoy nature.
Smith County
Plow Horse Produce - peas, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, 9531 highway 501, Forest, MS 39074. Phone: 601-900-8673. Email: kbgoss0327@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 6 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Meridian, take I-20 W to Forest exit. Turn right and at first light \(in front of Wal-Mart\) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. From Jackson take I-20 East to Forest exit. Turn left and at first light \(in front of Wal-Mart\) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right going south and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 601-900-8197. . From Meridian, take I-20 W to Forest exit. Turn right and at first light (in front of Wal-Mart) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. From Jackson take I-20 East to Forest exit. Turn left and at first light (in front of Wal-Mart) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right going south and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. Tomatoes: June 12th to July 30, Peas: June 12th until, Okra 3rd week in June. Tomatoes: We ask that you please call prior to coming to verify availability of produce. The dates above are only estimated dates. Thank You.
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!