2024 Northwestern Minnesota Flower U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Flower U-Pick Orchards in Northwestern Minnesota 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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Blue Earth County

• Valley Veggies - No pesticides are used, flowers, herbs or spices, porta-potties are available, school tours
  52727 State Highway 68, Lake Crystal, MN 56055. Phone: 507-947-3343. Email: amanda@valleyveggiesmn.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm; Sundays, from Noon to 5pm. Directions: From Mankato: Approximately 5 12 miles west on MN State Highway 68 from the junction of US Highway 169. We are on the left, or south side of the road. If you come upon Judson, you have gone too far. From New Ulm: Approximately 20 miles east on State Highway 68 from the intersection of MN State Highway 15. We are on the right, or south side of the road. We are about a mile past Judson, heading east. Landmarks: We have an antique tractor in the ditch with our sign on it. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Valley Veggies Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 952-693-8140From Mankato: Approximately 5 1/2 miles west on MN State Highway 68 from the junction of US Highway 169. We are on the left, or south side of the road. If you come upon Judson, you have gone too far. From New Ulm: Approximately 20 miles east on State Highway 68 from the intersection of MN State Highway 15. We are on the right, or south side of the road. We are about a mile past Judson, heading east. Landmarks: We have an antique tractor in the ditch with our sign on itWe do not use pesticides on the cropsPlant sales in May and June. Vegetables for sale late June through November. Sorry folks for the confusion, but we do NOT sell strawberries or blueberries. However, we do grow and sell a nice variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Most years, we do have apples in the Fall

 

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