Southeast Colorado U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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 reliable (tested) brands of generic canning lids at lower costs, and 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 through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in December 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? 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. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

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!

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

• 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.
• 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)
• 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!.
• 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.
• 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.

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