Grocery store tomatoes can be pretty forgettable, but Texas farm stands are a whole different story. Across the state, small family markets set out crates of vegetables and fruit that were often picked that same day, along with extras like honey, jams, and fresh eggs.
If you have ever wanted produce that actually tastes like it came from a farm, these six stops are worth a spot on your map. Here are six Texas farm stands where you can fill a basket with something fresh.
1. 380 Farm Stand, Decatur, TX
Roll down US-380 in Decatur and you will find a farm stand that keeps its shelves stocked with produce grown right nearby. Watermelons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and peaches show up in season, and the business says everything is picked daily.
The tomatoes here get a lot of attention, and for good reason. Shoppers walk out with squash, zucchini, cucumbers, grapes, onions, potatoes, corn, and blueberries when those crops are ready…