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u-pick garden at Nelson Farm in St. Valley, NE

U-Pick Garden

Available Now

Chives
Dill
Jalapenos
Bell Peppers
Regular Garden Cucumbers
Pickling cucumbers
Green beans
Snap peas
Broccoli
Red Onion
White Onion
Cherry Tomatoes
Grape Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Okra
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Fresh-picked flavors, summer evenings, and time spent outdoors. Our U-Pick Garden is filled with fresh vegetables and seasonal produce throughout the summer and fall. No farm admission is required to access the U-Pick Garden this year.

Whether you're filling a flat with garden favorites or spending the day enjoying the farm, there’s something fresh waiting for you.

HOURS

Hours: 

  • Tuesday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm

  • Friday - Saturday | 9am to 9pm

  • Sunday | 9am to 5pm​

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​The U-Pick entrance is open to the public until 2:00 PM daily. After 2:00 PM, please stop by the Market to purchase your U-Pick box before heading to the fields.

Pricing

Flat Pricing:

  • $14.99 per flat with Farm Admission

  • $19.99 per flat without Farm Admission

Strawberries are not included in the U-Pick Garden for 2026.

Strawberry picking is only available in June during Strawberry Festival while berries last.

Please check our Facebook page for updates on our field conditions.

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U-PICK

Tomatoes: From sweet snacking tomatoes to rich sauce varieties, our tomato patch features a mix of colorful and flavorful options throughout the summer and fall season.
Varieties:

  • San Marzano

  • Granadero

  • Sun Gold

  • Sakura

 

Peppers: Perfect for snacking, grilling, and adding flavor to your favorite meals.
Varieties:

  • Jalapeños

  • Sweet Lunchbox Peppers

 

Broccoli & Cauliflower: Fresh-picked brassicas available during cooler parts of the growing season.
Varieties:

  • Broccoli

  • White Cauliflower

  • Purple Cauliflower

 

Lettuce & Greens: Crisp and flavorful greens perfect for salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Varieties may include:

  • Buttercrunch Lettuce

  • Coastal Star Lettuce

  • Pint Size Lettuce

  • Kale

 

Onions: A variety of onions grown throughout the season for fresh cooking and harvest bundles.
Varieties:

  • Red Onions

  • White Onions

  • Bunching Onions

 

Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs grown throughout the season to add flavor to any meal.
Varieties:

  • Genovese Basil

  • Chives

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potatoes picking at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE
u-pick garden at Nelson Farm in St. Valley, NE
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peppers u-pick garden at Nelson Farm in St. Valley, NE
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