Shively Farms sunflowers in 2018 - Berryton, Kansas Shively Farms is the new name of Berry Hill UPick Farm in Berryton, Kansas. They are a public sunflower farm just south of Topeka. The U-pick farm introduced sunflowers in 2017 and they have been very popular. They also have a pumpkin patch in the fall. Jay and Katelyn Shively have operated the farm since 2017, but didn't change the name until July 2024. Shively Farms seeds on multiple dates to extend the blooming period over a longer period. The first 2023 bloom peaked on June 25. The second bloom was late July until the first weekend in August and the third bloom was in September. In 2024 the first sunflower blooms are expected at the beginning of August and a second crop of sunflowers is targeted for October. There were two plantings in 2022 and they bloomed in mid August and late August. We will update this page as more info is available and you can check on the progress of the sunflower bloom on their Facebook Page. There is no charge for visiting the sunflower field, but donation boxes will be set out. In particular, professional photographers having sessions at Berry Hill are encouraged to donate. Please leave a dollar per bloom for sunflowers you take with you.. For the best photography, come on a sunny day in the first couple of hours after sunrise or before sunset. Be sure to respect the farm and the neighbors. Please do not go onto other property and carry out your trash. Do not park on the street or in the neighbor's drive way. The parking will become very muddy when it rains and there is a small risk of getting stuck in the first 24 hours after a heavy rain. There are no rest rooms or other facilities.
Guide to
things to do in Topeka
copyright 2017-2024 by Keith Stokes |
