2024 Southwestern Missouri Summer Squash U-Pick farms - PickYourOwn.org
Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002 we update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!
Summer Squash U-Pick farms in Southwestern Missouri in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick farms for summer squash that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have summer squash orchards 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.
Lawrence County
- Roaseau Farm
- Uses natural growing practices, beans, cucumbers, summer squash, tomatoes, walnuts, Fresh eggs
20381 Lawrence 2070, Ash Grove, MO 65604. Phone: 417-491-4891. Open: Call before coming out!. Directions: Springfield, MO Go west to highway 96. . Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, only. . Crops are usually available in April through October. We are like any farm, something is always going on, so call before coming out. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. )
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
| Name | Photo | Description | Best uses |
| Zucchini | Versatile and can be used in various dishes such as saute's, stir-fries, grilled, roasted, or baked into bread
or muffins. |
Straight, cylindrical green squash with a smooth skin. | |
| Yellow Crookneck | Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base. |
Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups. | |
| Costata Romanesco | Ribbed Italian zucchini with dark green stripes. | Perfect for slicing and grilling, or used in pasta dishes and frittatas. | |
| Cousa | Middle Eastern variety with light green or pale yellow skin. | Often stuffed and baked, used in stews, or sliced and added to soups. | |
| Eight Ball | Small, round zucchini with dark green skin. | Perfect for stuffing, grilling, or slicing into rounds for saute's and stir-fries. | |
| Greyzini | Unique hybrid between zucchini and pattypan squash. | Can be used interchangeably with zucchini and pattypan in various recipes. | |
| Pattypan | Small, round or scallop-shaped squash with pale green or yellow skin. | Great for stuffing, roasting, steaming, or slicing and using in stir-fries or salads. | |
| Sunburst | Small, scallop-shaped squash with yellow skin and scalloped edges. | Great for grilling, saute'ing, or using as an attractive garnish for dishes. | |
| Ronde de Nice | Small, round zucchini with pale green skin. | Ideal for stuffing, roasting, or slicing and adding to soups and stews. | |
| Yellow Crookneck | Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base. |
Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups. | |
| Yellow Straightneck | Similar to yellow crookneck, but with a straight neck and yellow skin. | Excellent for grilling, saute'ing, or slicing into salads and stir-fries. |
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
Looking for canning equipment and supplies?
Water bath canner with a jar rack
Pressure canners for gas, electric and induction stoves: Presto 23Qt or T-fal 22Qt
Canning scoop (this one is PERFECT)
Find Other types of farms:
- Easter egg hunts
- Children's consignment sales
- Farm markets and roadside stands
- Road trips and camping resources
- Local Honey , apiaries, beekeepers
- Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
- Consumer fraud and scams information
- Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
- Maple Syrup Farms , sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
- Environmental information and resources
- Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
- Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals
- Pumpkin patches and corn mazes
- Christmas Tree Farms and lots
Get the
most recent version of
the Ball Blue Book
2024 Southwestern Missouri Summer Squash U-Pick farms - PickYourOwn.org
Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002 we update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!
Summer Squash U-Pick farms in Southwestern Missouri in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick farms for summer squash that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have summer squash orchards 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.
Texas County
- Goods From The Woods
- ORGANIC, herbs or spices, persimmons, plums, summer squash, tomatoes, walnuts, Other fruit or veg,
14125 Hwy C, Licking, MO 65542. Phone: 573-674-4567. Email: wildcrop@wildcrop.com . Open: Monday through Saturday 7am to 4 pm We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Directions: Near HWY 63 and CC between Rolla, Licking, Salem and Ft. Leonard Wood. Call for information . Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. . . click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Native botanicals, wild teas, herbal products, aromatherapy items, essential oils (all farm produced). Fresh herbs and some vegs. Lots and lots of u pick persimmons and wild plum all certified wild organic.
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
| Name | Photo | Description | Best uses |
| Zucchini | Versatile and can be used in various dishes such as saute's, stir-fries, grilled, roasted, or baked into bread
or muffins. |
Straight, cylindrical green squash with a smooth skin. | |
| Yellow Crookneck | Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base. |
Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups. | |
| Costata Romanesco | Ribbed Italian zucchini with dark green stripes. | Perfect for slicing and grilling, or used in pasta dishes and frittatas. | |
| Cousa | Middle Eastern variety with light green or pale yellow skin. | Often stuffed and baked, used in stews, or sliced and added to soups. | |
| Eight Ball | Small, round zucchini with dark green skin. | Perfect for stuffing, grilling, or slicing into rounds for saute's and stir-fries. | |
| Greyzini | Unique hybrid between zucchini and pattypan squash. | Can be used interchangeably with zucchini and pattypan in various recipes. | |
| Pattypan | Small, round or scallop-shaped squash with pale green or yellow skin. | Great for stuffing, roasting, steaming, or slicing and using in stir-fries or salads. | |
| Sunburst | Small, scallop-shaped squash with yellow skin and scalloped edges. | Great for grilling, saute'ing, or using as an attractive garnish for dishes. | |
| Ronde de Nice | Small, round zucchini with pale green skin. | Ideal for stuffing, roasting, or slicing and adding to soups and stews. | |
| Yellow Crookneck | Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base. |
Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups. | |
| Yellow Straightneck | Similar to yellow crookneck, but with a straight neck and yellow skin. | Excellent for grilling, saute'ing, or slicing into salads and stir-fries. |
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
Looking for canning equipment and supplies?
Water bath canner with a jar rack
Pressure canners for gas, electric and induction stoves: Presto 23Qt or T-fal 22Qt
Canning scoop (this one is PERFECT)
Find Other types of farms:
- Easter egg hunts
- Children's consignment sales
- Farm markets and roadside stands
- Road trips and camping resources
- Local Honey , apiaries, beekeepers
- Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
- Consumer fraud and scams information
- Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
- Maple Syrup Farms , sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
- Environmental information and resources
- Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
- Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals
- Pumpkin patches and corn mazes
- Christmas Tree Farms and lots
Get the
most recent version of
the Ball Blue Book
Texas County
- Solaris Valhalla CSA Farm and Educational Center
- Uses natural growing practices, cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs or spices, persimmons, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, walnuts, Other fruit or veg, prepicked produce, farm market
14996 highway U, Cabool, MO 65689. Phone: -1527. Email: solarisvalhalla@hotmail.com . Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were See our website for current hours. Directions: Located 6 miles outside of Cabool Missouri on highway U. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Check. . Pumpkin Patch is open October 1st - October 30th Haunted Trail is open from 8 pm to 10 pm October 15th - October 31st. Solaris Valhalla is . Head towards Houston from Cabool, go approximately 2 miles on highway 63, you will cross 2 bridges. After the second bridge you will see highway U on your right. Turn right, and follow highway U approximately 3 miles and look for a driveway on your right with pink ribbons on poles on either side of the driveway, this is the road to Solaris Valhalla. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Solaris Valhalla offers free, and low cost workshops on such topics as: Solar Energy, Water Harvesting, Homesteading, and more.
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
| Name | Photo | Description | Best uses |
| Zucchini | Versatile and can be used in various dishes such as saute's, stir-fries, grilled, roasted, or baked into bread
or muffins. |
Straight, cylindrical green squash with a smooth skin. | |
| Yellow Crookneck | Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base. |
Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups. | |
| Costata Romanesco | Ribbed Italian zucchini with dark green stripes. | Perfect for slicing and grilling, or used in pasta dishes and frittatas. | |
| Cousa | Middle Eastern variety with light green or pale yellow skin. | Often stuffed and baked, used in stews, or sliced and added to soups. | |
| Eight Ball | Small, round zucchini with dark green skin. | Perfect for stuffing, grilling, or slicing into rounds for saute's and stir-fries. | |
| Greyzini | Unique hybrid between zucchini and pattypan squash. | Can be used interchangeably with zucchini and pattypan in various recipes. | |
| Pattypan | Small, round or scallop-shaped squash with pale green or yellow skin. | Great for stuffing, roasting, steaming, or slicing and using in stir-fries or salads. | |
| Sunburst | Small, scallop-shaped squash with yellow skin and scalloped edges. | Great for grilling, saute'ing, or using as an attractive garnish for dishes. | |
| Ronde de Nice | Small, round zucchini with pale green skin. | Ideal for stuffing, roasting, or slicing and adding to soups and stews. | |
| Yellow Crookneck | Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base. |
Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups. | |
| Yellow Straightneck | Similar to yellow crookneck, but with a straight neck and yellow skin. | Excellent for grilling, saute'ing, or slicing into salads and stir-fries. |
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
Looking for canning equipment and supplies?
Water bath canner with a jar rack
Pressure canners for gas, electric and induction stoves: Presto 23Qt or T-fal 22Qt
Canning scoop (this one is PERFECT)
Find Other types of farms:
- Easter egg hunts
- Children's consignment sales
- Farm markets and roadside stands
- Road trips and camping resources
- Local Honey , apiaries, beekeepers
- Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
- Consumer fraud and scams information
- Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
- Maple Syrup Farms , sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
- Environmental information and resources
- Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
- Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals
- Pumpkin patches and corn mazes
- Christmas Tree Farms and lots
Get the
most recent version of
the Ball Blue Book
