Northern Georgia Corn U-Pick Orchards in !

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Corn U-Pick Orchards in Northern Georgia in 2025, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have corn 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!

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Gordon County

411 Pick-N-Pay - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
864 highway 411 NE, Ranger, GA 30734. Phone: 770-608-7497. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 7 am to 9 pm, spring, summer, and fall as long as vegetables are available. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationYou can get some great fresh tomatoes at a low price here, especially towards the end of the season in August! You do not have to call a head or make an appointment as long as it is daylightall you have to do is pull up, get what you want, and leave the money in the pay box[ ] (UPDATED: May 3, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: February 23, 2016)
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Lumpkin County

Dahlonega Vegetable Farm - Strawberries, beans, okra, corn, tomatoes and other vegetables
2650 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: 706-867-9794. Open: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm; Mondays to Saturdays; 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, only. Picking containers provided; bring your own take-home containers. (Ed Patton) Note: I've been to this farm in 2009 and years past - they have excellent tasting Chandler strawberries in a picturesque location just 2 miles outside of Dahlonega. But DO call before you go, as visitors below point out, there are no guarantees that they will have what you want or even allow picking on any given day! Blake
Comments from a visitor on May 22, 2011: " Lumpkin County May 2011 Sunday we decided to go strawberry picking and found several ads on the internet for . I had read the info on your site so I was sure to call the number they provided to make sure they were open before we left. It was a little difficult to find and after turning around twice we finally came upon it. When we walked in the store the bins were barely filled with strawberries much less any other vegetables. I told the lady at the counter that we ..
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Towns County

Enota Mountain Retreat Organic Farm - ORGANIC, White Sweetcorn, asparagus, red and green okra, swiss chard, basil, squash, zucchini, pumpkins, watermelons, cantaloupe, purple potatoes, regular potatoes, carrots, pickled cucumbers, cucumbers, romain lettuce, sweet potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, roma tomatoes, field peas, sugar pod peas, green beans, blueberries, gooseberries, restrooms, gift shop, picnic area, pumpkins (brought in from the field), pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
1000 hwy 180, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Phone: 706-896-9966. Email: enota@enota.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Does anyone have current information? If so, please write me; last reported hours were 8 am to 5 Pm winter season 8 am to 9 pm spring through fall. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx . Enota also operates as a certified organic farm and has over 300 family friendly animals \$chickens, bunnies, goats, cows, horses, and more\$ on our farm. Adults and children are welcome to help with our daily feedings. The duck pond in front of the lodge is extremely popular and everyone has fun feeding the ducks. Help feed the animals, milk the cows, and gather the eggs - fun for the kid - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx . Enota also operates as a certified organic farm and has over 300 family friendly animals (chickens, bunnies, goats, cows, horses, and more) on our farm. Adults and children are welcome to help with our daily feedings. The duck pond in front of the lodge is extremely popular and everyone has fun feeding the ducks. Help feed the animals, milk the cows, and gather the eggs - fun for the kids! Meet at the farm at 4 pm daily. As part of Enota charter, we are also an educational and charitable facility. Adults and children can visit our organic garden, hydroelectric power plant, Cherokee ceremonial area and animal sanctuary to learn more about the heritage of this land and sustainability. Enota is based on shared ecological and social values and Rudolph Steiners biodynamic agricultural principals. Working with the principle of not taking more from the Earth than one gives back. Special Fun Enota Activities March 15 - November 30 Meals Healthy & freshly prepared with products from our organic..
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Corn

Corn Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Corn, just picked

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. A perfect shucked ear of corn
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:

Corn serving trays, clear plastic holds an ear of corn on the cob

Corn holders: jumbo yellow

Corn Kernel Cutter - easily cut corn kernals from the cob

Corn Kernel Cutter: This one gets great reviews, too, by Pampered Chef, it has a large Ergonomic Handle

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: shucked corn

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
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.
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.
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!

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!

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