Sunflower picking season has arrived

The window for picking sunflowers varies, but peak blooming is usually late August to early September.

Get picking at these farms within a 90-minute drive from Louisville:

Huber’s Orchard & Winery, Borden, IN
Snip sunflowers + zinnias on this 156-acre farm any day of the week beginning at 9 a.m. U-pick tickets are $3-$4 for a tractor ride out to the fields and stems are $3 each or 12 for $18.

Pro tip: The 32-oz Huber’s flower cup, which includes your u-pick ticket, is $19.99 and you can stuff it with as many flowers as you want — about 20-30 stems if you stagger them.

Eckert’s Versaille Orchard , Versailles
The Sunflower Experience reopens on Friday, Aug. 23 and spans across two acres. The $12 ticket includes access to the sunflower field + one stem.

Bonus: On Saturday, Aug. 24, the farm will host Sunflowers at Sunset for the 21+ crowd that includes a complimentary cocktail + music from Matthew Lunsford.

Stepping Stone Farm , Paris
What began as a single sunflower field has grown to become a photography destination. Admission is $5 to this orchard, no extra u-pick fee required + Stems are $2 each. It’s open Thursday-Monday.

Trunnell’s Farm Market , Utica
With over a million blooms, it’s no wonder this sunflower experience bills itself as “Kentucky’s most Instagrammable event.” Pick blooms from Saturday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 27 + enjoy wagon rides, baby farm animals, and more. Timed tickets start at $17.99.