Onions
Look for onion tops that have softened or leaned over. Loosen the soil near the bulb, pull gently from the base, and brush off loose dirt without washing until you are home.
U-Pick harvest
See what grows in the garden and review a quick picking guide before your visit.
Onions
Pull fresh bulbs for soups, salads, and summer grilling.
Garlic
Choose firm heads with papery skins and big kitchen aroma.
Slicing tomatoes
Big tomatoes for sandwiches, burgers, and tomato plates.
Cherry tomatoes
Sweet bite-size tomatoes for snacking right after you rinse them.
Squash
Tender yellow squash for sauteing, roasting, and casseroles.
Zucchini
Pick smaller zucchini for the best texture and flavor.
Cucumbers
Cool, crisp cucumbers for salads, snacks, and pickles.
Peppers
Colorful peppers for fresh eating, stuffing, and the grill.
Picking guides
Use these quick tips in the garden. Ask at check-in if you are unsure whether something is ready.
Garlic
Choose garlic with several lower leaves turning brown while upper leaves still show green. Lift with care, keep the stem attached, and let it dry in a shaded airy spot.
Slicing tomatoes
Pick tomatoes that are fully colored and slightly soft at the shoulders. Hold the tomato, twist gently, and keep it out of direct sun after picking.
Cherry tomatoes
Choose bright, fully colored fruit that releases easily from the stem. Skip split fruit and place ripe tomatoes on top of your basket so they do not bruise.
Squash
Pick yellow squash while the skin is glossy and tender. Use two hands, twist at the stem, and avoid scratching nearby young fruit.
Zucchini
Look for zucchini that feels firm and is still medium sized. Smaller fruit is usually sweeter and less seedy. Twist or clip at the stem.
Cucumbers
Pick cucumbers when they are firm, evenly colored, and before they turn yellow. Twist gently or clip the stem to protect the vine.
Peppers
Pick peppers when they are firm and glossy. Green peppers are ready earlier; colored peppers are sweeter if left to ripen. Snap or clip with a short stem attached.
Flowers
Seasonal flowers may be available during your visit. Bring a small jar or wrap stems in a damp paper towel for the ride home.
Fruit
Fruit availability changes through the season. Check at arrival for what is ripe that morning.