Eastern-central Mississippi Pea U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pea U-Pick Orchards in Eastern-central Mississippi in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have peas 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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Clarke County

Rowell Farms - wide variety of produce such as Tomatoes, Field peas like pink eyed/purple-hull peas, Snap beans, Potatoes, Watermelons, Squash, Cucumbers, Okra.
2225 County Road 240, Heidelberg, MS 39439. Phone: (601) 685-0421. Email: contact@rowellfarms.com. Open: see their Facebook page. Click here for a map and directions. We are a locally owned and operated farm located in Clarke County, MS! We sell freshly picked-from-the-fields produce! We sell a You can pick your own produce out of the field; or, we can do it for you! We also sell to peddlers and markets as well(ADDED: April 10, 2021, JBS)

Noxubee County

Lazy U Farm - blueberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), eggplant, flowers, melons, onions, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
5572 Elon Rd, Macon, MS 39341. Phone: 662 361 0237. Email: LazyU2012@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm, closed on Sunday. Directions: From highway 45 take Misso Road turn right on Elon RD 2.6 miles on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Lazy U Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 662 361 0045Fax: 662-726-4974Picking updates: Click here for picking updates What can we do at Lazy U: Take a wagon ride, Get lost in the corn maze, Take a trip to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick all sorts of produce, Play on the large playground, Check out all the animals, Water Races, Milk the Cow, Relax and enjoy nature

Scott County

Cooper's Berry Farm - blueberries, Blackberries, Muscadines, grapes, Peas and Okra.
1011 Rushing Road, Morton, MS 39117. Phone: 601-732-2412. Email: cooperfarmsandvineyard@yahoo.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday from 7 am til 7 pm and Sunday from l:00 pm to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions.

Smith County

Plow Horse Produce - peas, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes,
9531 highway 501, Forest, MS 39074. Phone: 601-900-8673. Email: kbgoss0327@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 6 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Meridian, take I-20 W to Forest exit. Turn right and at first light $in front of Wal-Mart$ turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. From Jackson take I-20 East to Forest exit. Turn left and at first light $in front of Wal-Mart$ turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right going south and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 601-900-8197 From Meridian, take I-20 W to Forest exit. Turn right and at first light (in front of Wal-Mart) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at road. From Jackson take I-20 East to Forest exit. Turn left and at first light (in front of Wal-Mart) turn left. That road will dead end into highway 501. Turn right going south and go approximately 15 miles. Farm will be on right. U-Pick sign is at roadTomatoes: June 12th to July 30, Peas: June 12th until, Okra 3rd week in JuneTomatoes: We ask that you please call prior to coming to verify availability of produce. The dates above are only estimated dates. Thank You

Pea

Pea Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Peas, English peas Peas (English, Snap peas, Snow Peas, Crowder Peas, etc.) are very easy to grow. They thrive even in poor soil. In fact, as a legume, pea plants are able to take nitrogen from the air and fix it in nodules in their roots with bacteria to enrich the soil. Whether you grow them yourself or pick them at a PYO farm, or buy them at the market, they're available fresh almost everywhere.

Here's what to look for!

English peas

Pick English Peas when the pod is full and green and the peas are still tender and sweet. Test for maturity frequently by picking a couple of pods and examining them for firmness. Harvest the Chinese and snow peas, which are eaten pod and all, when the pods are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long and the peas are about the size of BB's. The pods are usually picked 5 to 7 days after flowering.

Snap Peas - aka, edible-podded peas

Similar to English peas, except the pod itself is also sweet and tender, like the peas inside.

Snow peas, aka Chinese peas

Like snap peas, the pod is edible, except you want to pick them while they are still flat, before the pod starts to swell with peas inside. Harvest Chinese and snow peas, which are eaten pod and all, when the pods are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long and the peas are about the size of BB's.

Specialty Peas

There are many varieties, like purple hulled peas, crowder peas, black-eyed- peas. Each has their followers!

When are peas available?

Peas are a cool, even cold weather crop, and can tolerate frost and cold soil. In the U.S. Peas typically peak during February (in the Deep South) through October in the North. Peak season is February through June before the weather gets hot. Some farms plant a Fall crop too, as they only take 45 to 60 days from the time the seed is planted!

Before you leave to go to the farm:

Always call before you go to the farm - it's hard to pick in a muddy field!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Peas, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem while the weather is still cool, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick Peas from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Look for Peas that are :

firm
Bright green (not yellowish!)
smooth, shiny pods, not wrinkly on the surface - that's an old or dried out pea.
The Peas in the photo at right are, from left:
- old and yellowing,
- overripe and lumpy; and
- dried out and damaged.
Avoid placing the picked Peas in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. I prefer to bring a cooler with ice in it. Peas may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days
It is best to shell English peas and either freeze them or use them promptly.

When you get home

Put them in the vegetable crisper in the fridge, in a loose plastic bag.
Now, get ready to can or freeze the extra Peas - It is VERY easy! Click on the links for easy instructions.
Pea shellers - simple inexpensive devices to quickly shell English peas

The Peas in the photo at right are, from left:
- old and yellowing,
- overripe and lumpy; and
- dried out and damaged.
Avoid placing the picked Peas in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. I prefer to bring a cooler with ice in it. Peas may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days
It is best to shell English peas and either freeze them or use them promptly.

When you get home

Put them in the vegetable crisper in the fridge, in a loose plastic bag.
Now, get ready to can or freeze the extra Peas - It is VERY easy! Click on the links for easy instructions.
Pea shellers - simple inexpensive devices to quickly shell English peas

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