Message 7-21-23: We will continue to be closed for a while. Due to excessive heat, season might have already ended, but in case it hasn't, next possible open date will be posted here when known. Sorry for the inconvenience, and we wish we could predict the weather and its effect on the crops.
black muscadine grapes, floral quality sunflowers, figs and more--possibly last day of 2023 season7/13/2023
OPEN Sat. 7/15/23 7:30am-1:00pm. This is LIKELY our final day of the season due to the continuing heat wave, but check back here in a few days for any changes. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Black Muscadine Grapes ready to pick now !! (Pick when black, not red. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes.) Some thornless blackberries still available—look under leaves where berries are shaded from the sun. U-Pick Celeste figs are diminishing but some still available, and LSU Gold figs are producing well -- best picking of figs is early morning. Bring your clippers to pick from a new patch of beautiful floral quality SUNFLOWERS —only $1/stem! U-Pick available ‘til sold out: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias, eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Our homegrown watermelons, cantaloupes, acorn squash, butternuts, and cushaw are sold pre-picked in the market. Bring CLIPPERS to cut flowers, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. Pickers must check-in AT THE MARKET before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Picking boxes $2.00, UPick fruit $6.00/lb, UPick vegs $2.50/lb. You may bring your own box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484 THIS MAY BE OUR LAST WEEK TO BE OPEN FOR A WHILE DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT! plan a visit soon!!7/10/2023
Open this week: Tues. 7/11/23 and Sat. 7/15/23 7:30am-1:00pm. This MAY be our last week to be open for a while due to the excessive heat. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Our homegrown watermelons, cantaloupes, acorn squash, butternuts, and cushaw are sold pre-picked in the market. U-Pick thornless blackberry season continues but on a very light scale, so look under leaves for berries that are shaded from the sun. U-Pick Celeste figs are winding down but some still available, and LSU Gold figs are producing well -- best picking of figs is early morning. Muscadine grapes ripening soon. U-Pick available ‘til sold out: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. Pickers must check-in AT THE MARKET before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Picking boxes $2.00, UPick fruit $6.00/lb, UPick vegs $2.50/lb. You may bring your own box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
Open Saturday 7/8/23 7:30am-1:00pm. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Our homegrown watermelons and cantaloupes are now sold pre-picked in the market, along with spaghetti squash, acorn squash, butternuts and cushaw. U-Pick thornless blackberry season continues but on a very light scale, so look under leaves for berries that are shaded from the sun. U-Pick Celeste figs are LOADED, and LSU Gold figs are producing well, but best picking of figs is early morning. Muscadine grapes are still a few weeks from ripening. Currently available for U-Pick: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
Shifting to our mid-season scheduling, so will be only open about three days per week for a while. Schedule for this week: Open Wednesday 7/5/23 7:30am-1:00pm AND Saturday 7/8/23 7:30am-1:00pm. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Very slim picking in blackberries—a few may be found if you look hard enough. Celeste figs are LOADED, and LSU Gold figs are producing well. Muscadine grapes are still a few weeks from ripening. Heat is also affecting the veggies, so currently available for U-Pick: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Our homegrown cantaloupes, butternut squash, acorn squash, cushaw and melons are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484 |
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