2024 Northern Indiana Flower U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Flower U-Pick Orchards in Northern Indiana in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have flowers 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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Lake County

• De Jong Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, herbs or spices, kale, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
  8700 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410. Phone: (708) 259-0516. Email: dejongfarmIN@gmail.com. Open: Hours vary; please see our Facebook page for current availability and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, PayPal. We use integrated pest management practices(ADDED: February 01, 2021)
• Five Hands Farm - strawberries, blueberries, flowers
  22090 Chestnut Street, Lowell, IN 46356. Phone: (219) 696-5601. Email: 5handsfarm@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions. . Sunflower patch in late August or early September And a U-pick flower field opening in July. (ADDED: August 9, 2020, JBS)

Porter County

• Coburg Flower Depot - flowers, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked
  573 North 600 East, Westville, IN 46391. Phone: (219) 608-6147. Email: CoburgFlowerDepot@gmail.com. Open: Hours vary, please see our website or Facebook page for current availability and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. (ADDED: September 16, 2021)
• Johnson's Farm Produce - strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, vegetables, flowers, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gem mining, gift shop, restrooms
  718 West HWY 30, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Phone: (219) 759-6359. Email: johnsonsfarmproduce@gmail.com. Open: See our website for current hours; typically, Monday to Saturday 9 am-7 pm; Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Johnson's Farm Produce Facebook page. Pick Your Own Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries & Blackberries. Strawberry season is during the month of June; Weather can affect the season greatly so the season can be as short as two weeks or as long as 5 weeks; If you are planning to pick, some time during the first two weeks of June is your safest bet; If you keep an eye on our website starting the last week in May, it will tell you when picking starts; You can also sign up for our mailing list for up to date emails about picking our delicious strawberries!Facebook page. is a Produce Farm and Garden Center. Our produce is picked continually throughout the day so you always get fresh and delicious at Johnson's. Stop in and try our famous sweet corn. We usually start picking it in early July and have it available until the first heavy frost. You will not be disappointed! Please visit our website for more information. Their strawberry UPICK fields will be open Monday-Friday until our season is over for a small entrance fee per person, Why an entrance fee? We are not funded by any city parks and rec division and welcome you onto our land to enjoy how we have stewarded the blessing of owning the land. The admissions helps to cover all the overhead, insurance, workers' living wages and yearly improvements you will enjoy. When they are ripe, the farm often has the following available to pick: ACORN SQUASH, BEETS, BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, BROCCOLI, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, CUCUMBERS, eggplants, FANCY GOURDS, GOURDS, GREEN BEANS, GREEN PEPPERS, GREEN TOMATOES, HOT BANANA PEPPERS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, KALE, SUNFLOWERS, PICKLES, PEPPERS, PUMPKINS, RED RASPBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, WATERMELON, SWEET BANANA PEPPERS, YELLOW SQUASH, ZUCCHINI. (ADDED: May 09, 2015, JBS)
• Valmere Farms LLC - Uses natural growing practices, PYO flowers, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), maple syrup, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  641 East State Road 2, Westville, IN 46391. Phone: 219-688-4753. Email: valmerefarms@gmail.com. Open: June, July and August 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Valmere Farms LLC 641 East State Road 2 Westville, IN 46391. Daylilies: June, July and August. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationFamily owned Farm. We raise and grow everything as natural as possible. All of our animals are free range on pasture. We sell Black Angus Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fall Turkey, Honey and Maple syrup. We have Daylilies plants for sale with over 500 different varieties to choose from. We are your local family farm that raises grass fed free range product. All of our product is raised or grown without the use of antibiotics or pesticides to insure the wholesome nutrition for my family and yours

 

PYO Flowers

Flower Picking Tips, and Information

Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own flowers 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