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Are there animals at Tanaka Farms?

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Are there animals at Tanaka Farms?

PETS: Other than ADA-registered service dogs, pets are NOT permitted at Tanaka Farms. We wish that were not the case but food safety regulations, as well as our insurance policy, do not allow it. Public Drinking Water is Not Available. Bring your own or bottled water is available for purchase at $2.00 bottle.

What does Tanaka Farms Grow?

In 1957 Farmer Tanaka was born in Fountain Valley. Farmer Tanaka is a Sansei, a third generation Japanese American. From 1977 to the 1990s Farmer Tanaka grows wholesale tomatoes and strawberries. He even gets up to 300 acres and also starts his own packing and distribution across the country!

Who owns Tanaka Farms?

Farmer Kenny
Farmer Glenn Tanaka, his wife, Shirley, and their son, Farmer Kenny, own and operate Tanaka Farms, which is an authentic working farm. Our 30-acre farm produces fruits & vegetables that supplies our produce stand, provides for our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, and our various educational tours.

What do you wear to Tanaka Farms?

Dress Code: FOR YOUR SAFETY we recommend wearing comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Please avoid wearing sandals/flip-flops, open-toed shoes or high heels. Insurance Policy: In complying with insurance policies, and for your protection, PETS and WAGONS are prohibited. Please use our parking lot only.

How much do pumpkins cost at the pumpkin patch?

Pumpkin Stand Prices

Produce Quantity/Price Quantity/Price
Pie Pumpkins $2.50 / each 100+ / $2.00 each
Jack o’ Lanterns .60 / lb 100+ / .50/lb
Specialty Pumpkins .65 / lb 100+ / .55/lb
Specialty Gourds .65 / lb 100+ / .55/lb

How much is an acre of pumpkins worth?

Pumpkins Crop Guide

Estimated Cost $600 – $800 per acre
Market Potential Good, but seasonally restricted
Yield Potential 15,000- 30,000 lbs/acre
Profit Potential $0 to $1,000 per acre
Adapted Areas Central, North and Northwest Texas

How much do pumpkin sell for?

Pumpkin Stand Prices

Produce Quantity/Price Quantity/Price
Pie Pumpkins $2.50 / each 50 – 99 / $2.25 each
Jack o’ Lanterns .50 / lb 50 – 99 / .45/lb
Specialty Pumpkins .60 / lb 50 – 99 / .55/lb
Specialty Gourds .60 / lb 50 – 99 / .55/lb

How do you grow 1 acre of pumpkins?

Pumpkins are generally planted as single rows with 30-40 inches between plants in the row and 8-12 feet between rows, depending on plant type. Plant populations at these spacing are approximately 1,600 (for pumpkins in excess of 30 pounds) to 2,800 plants per acre (for pumpkins less than 8 pounds).

How many pumpkins will one plant yield?

A single pumpkin plant can produce between two and five pumpkins. Miniature pumpkin varieties such as Jack B. Little (also known as JBL) can produce as many as twelve pumpkins.

How much does it cost to plant an acre of pumpkins?

Pumpkins Crop Guide

Estimated Cost $600 – $800 per acre
Market Outlets Wholesale, grocery store, farmers markets, roadside stands, pick-your-own
Market Potential Good, but seasonally restricted
Yield Potential 15,000- 30,000 lbs/acre
Profit Potential $0 to $1,000 per acre

How much does it cost to grow an acre of pumpkins?

Pumpkins Crop Guide

Estimated Cost $600 – $800 per acre
Yield Potential 15,000- 30,000 lbs/acre
Profit Potential $0 to $1,000 per acre
Adapted Areas Central, North and Northwest Texas
Labor Requirements 4 man-days per acre during harvest