2024 Northern Georgia Summer Squash U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Summer Squash U-Pick Orchards in Northern Georgia in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have summer squash 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.

Gordon County

• 411 Pick-N-Pay - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
  864 highway 411 NE, Ranger, GA 30734. Phone: 770-608-7497. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 7 am to 9 pm, spring, summer, and fall as long as vegetables are available. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, only. 834284/?f411 Pick-N-Pay We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationYou can get some great fresh tomatoes at a low price here, especially towards the end of the season in August! You do not have to call a head or make an appointment as long as it is daylight. all you have to do is pull up, get what you want, and leave the money in the pay box. (ADDED: February 23, 2016)
• Cedar Hill Farms - beans, cucumbers, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, and prepicked produce
  274 Cedar Hill Drive SW, Calhoun, GA 30701. Phone: 706-629-5400. Email: benmar519@aol.com . Open: Weds. Directions: national guard armory take hwy156 toward Rosedale, one mile on left New Zion church turn left, first road on left, look for long white fence on left.... . Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Check. Fax: 706-629-6151. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November to Friday 830am to 700pm.Saturday 800am to 500pm Fax orders 24 hrs a day 706-629-6151 e-mail orders, questions, email request 24 hrs, mention Cedar Hill.

Summer Squash

Summer Squash Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Summer squash comes in many varieties and sizes. Choosing a summer squash that meets your needs and the taste you will like can be tough without a guide!  This page provides you that information, plus nutritional analysis and links to our freezing and canning pages!

Summer squash is best when harvested very young and used right away,

The yellow and orange flesh of the summer squash is nutritious and rich in vitamins,

Size:

Younger small summer squash are almost always better, with firmer flesh and smaller seeds

Appearance:

For a quality squash, choose one that has a smooth, shiny skin and is free of cracks, wrinkles or soft spots. .

Picking the squash

It's best to use a knife and cut through the stem that attaches the squash to the rest of the plant. Some squashes can be snapped off without a knife but you may damage the plant, so a knife is best. 

Storing Summer Squash

Summer squash do not have a long shelf life and require refrigeration except for a few hours. Even in a fridge, they should be used within a few days as they will begin to become soft and dry out after a few days. Cut pieces of squash should be tightly wrapped and refrigerated. Luckily, cut squash can be frozen for use later. .

Varieties of Summer Squash

Below are the most popular summer squash varieties. Each variety has its own unique flavor and texture, making them versatile ingredients in a variety of dishes

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