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Sunflower U-Pick Orchards in Northeast Texas in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have sunflowers 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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Smith County

  • Tyler Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, strawberries, sunflowers, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
    9628 Cr 429, Tyler, TX 75704. Phone: (903) 526-4440. Email: tylerberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Typical season for strawberries is from April - May Hours May vary, but typically 8 am to 5 pm 7 days a week; Blueberries start in June through the end of May, Hours are 7 am to 7 pm. Directions: From I-20. Exit 556 \(HWY 69\) and head South for 3 miles. Turn right on CR 429, continue down CR 429 for 1.5 Miles and we will be on the left. From Tyler. Follow loop 323 around until highway 69N and head North for 1.2 miles, turn left on FM 2016. Continue on FM 2016 for 1.1 miles and turn right on CR 429 \( Second black top road on the right\). Continue on CR 429 for 1 Mile and we are on the right. Strawberry season is typically Early April - Mid May Blueberries typically from Early June - - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Venmo.
    Tyler Berry Farm Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFrom I-20. Exit 556 (HWY 69) and head South for 3 miles. Turn right on CR 429, continue down CR 429 for 1.5 Miles and we will be on the left. From Tyler. Follow loop 323 around until highway 69N and head North for 1.2 miles, turn left on FM 2016. Continue on FM 2016 for 1.1 miles and turn right on CR 429 ( Second black top road on the right). Continue on CR 429 for 1 Mile and we are on the right. Strawberry season is typically Early April - Mid May Blueberries typically from Early June - Late July. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationWe are open June 1st for Blueberries, come enjoy in the outdoors. (UPDATED: June 04, 2022)A visitor writes on June 29, 2018: "Plenty of blueberries. Some are even not ripened enough, so if you think about 4 July, it will be plenty. Blueberries are sweet and of big size. Great and very big place, everybody would have privacy. Nice owners. We know them for at least 15 years."
    Comments from a visitor on June 14, 2011: "Tyler Berry Farm in NOT CLOSED!!! They have plenty of berries and is very clean. "
    Comments from a visitor on June 10, 2011: "Berries came in early this year. I went last weekend make sure you start from the back and move to towards the front. Berries are very Ripe. "

 

Sunflowers

Sunflower Picking Tips, and Information

Sunflowers are a mid-to late summer crop. They need warm soil and full sun.  In most areas, expect sungflowers to be available starting in June, and sometimes continuing into August.  It really depends on when the farmer plants them, the variety and local weather conditions. Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own sunflowers 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)