North-Central Tennessee Corn U-Pick Orchards in !

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Corn U-Pick Orchards in North-Central Tennessee in 2024, 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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Dekalb County

WeDoFarm - strawberries, pumpkins corn maze
1230 Bethel Road, Smithville, TN 37166. Phone: (615) 597-1864. Email: wedofarm@mail.com. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. High tunnel for Vegetable production, Maze, Geo Tracking. We also have picked Strawberries, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips. (ADDED: May 09, 2015, JBS)

Fentress County

Bloomers Garden Center and More - blackberries, corn (sweet), peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), tomatoes, gift shop, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
215 Taylor Avenue, Jamestown, TN 38556. Phone: 931-879-0828. Email: jmkiger08@yahoo.com. Directions: Take Highway 127 into the center of Jamestown. You will see a Mcdonald\'s. Turn onto Taylor Avenue which runs directly in front of McDonald\'s, and take a left onto Smith Street. You can\'t miss us! We are directly behind the Dollar General and The Garden Grill. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers. Our pick your own is during regular business hours unless it's a private group or party that's made arrangements with usTake Highway 127 into the center of Jamestown. You will see a Mcdonald's. Turn onto Taylor Avenue which runs directly in front of McDonald's, and take a left onto Smith Street. You can't miss us! We are directly behind the Dollar General and The Garden GrillPumpkins are ready by the middle of September; Christmas Trees, Poinsettias, *Grave Blankets, Wreaths and Garland will be ready right before Thanksgiving; *(Grave Blankets are made to order)We have a full music/karaoke/dj system for an additional fee, to provide entertainment for your private parties. We also have family movie nights in the late Spring and Summer months!.

Jackson County

Bell Point Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, beans, corn (sweet), melons, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables,
5374 Granville Hwy, Granville, TN 38564. Phone: 931 653-4227. Email: bellpointfarms@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday 1 pm to 6 pm and by appointment June 1 through November 1. Directions: TN route 53 between Gainesboro and Granville. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Bell Point Farms Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesWe provide a pumpkin patch located in the town of Granville for the annual scarecrow festival during the month of October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals

Smith County

Bussell's Berries - Grapes, Strawberries, Corn, Pumpkins
3 Rogers Lane, Carthage, TN 37030. Phone: (615) 735-9193. Click here for a map and directions.

Warren County

Rainbow Hill Farm - broad beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, melons, onions, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes,
93 Bailey Road, McMinnville, TN 37110. Phone: 931-939-3117. Email: wroe@blomand.net. Open: call for dates. Directions: check website. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October

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!

2024 North-Central Tennessee Corn U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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