2024 Central Indiana Sunflower U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Sunflower U-Pick Orchards in Central Indiana 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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Boone County

• WiseWood Farm - Uses natural growing practices, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  50 W 250 S, Lebanon, IN 46052. Phone: (317) 407-3254. Email: wisewoodfarm@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday through Saturday 10 to 6 pm. Directions: South on state road 39 2nd Left onto 250 South. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, WIC Vouchers.
  WiseWood Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (765) 326-0355. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesJune through October 31st. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic . (ADDED: July 21, 2022)

Clinton County

• Hillside Acres - Sunflowers, apples, pumpkins, restrooms, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, picnic area, corn maze, pumpkin patch (pick in the field where they grow), pumpkins (harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn), pumpkins (in a market, stand or shop), Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  9811 N County Road 600 W, Rossville, IN 46065. Phone: . Email: info@hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx .

Madison County

• Fields of Joy - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, Local honey from within 50 miles, picnic area you may bring your own food, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here, farm animals, No dogs allowed except for service animals, birthday parties, group reservations
  3840 West 38th Street, Anderson, IN 46011. Phone: (317) 748-6155. Email: joy@fieldsofjoyproduce.com. Open: PYO Flowers early July through mid - October; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: 5 minutes from exit 222 off I-69. Take MLK Boulevard north to 38th street and turn left \(west\). Farm is 12 mile west of Park Avenue on the north side of the road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, ApplePay, Venmo.
  Fields of Joy Facebook page. 5 minutes from exit 222 off I-69. Take MLK Boulevard north to 38th street and turn left (west). Farm is 1/2 mile west of Park Avenue on the north side of the roadAsparagus season is typically mid-April through early June You-Pick flower field open early July through mid-October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals Click here for our Instagram page. Seasonal roadside farmstand with locally grown produce and flowers! Enjoy a day in the flower field (July through mid-October) and leave with a beautiful bouquet of blooms. Bring your own lunch to enjoy in our covered shelter. Contact us to book a private party, custom flower workshop, or group you-pick event. (UPDATED: January 15, 2024)

 

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)

• 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