U-pick farm · Marengo, Illinois
Nichols Farm & Orchard
Nichols Farm & Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Marengo, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.3 from 28 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Nichols Farm & Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Marengo, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
It holds a 4.3 rating across 28 public reviews.
Location
Find Nichols Farm & Orchard at 2602 Hawthorn Rd, Marengo, IL 60152, United States. Plus Code: 79RF+MR Marengo, Illinois, USA.
2602 Hawthorn Rd , Marengo , Illinois 60152 , US
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Illinois.
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
Photos
2 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
28 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
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“I have been a CSA member off and on for 14 years and I have always regretted the years I took a break because their produce and the variety is unmatched. Every box is filled with more than enough to last the week and I love all the different types of fruits and vegetables that they grow. Nichols Farm seems to have a passion for produce and preserving heirloom varietals. I also love that we receive more unusual items like turmeric and ginger. I look forward to continuing to use Nichols for years to come.”
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“We did the summer CSA and had a great experience. It was nice they offered home delivery during COVID times and everything arrived in perfect order each Friday. We tried so many new veggies I’ve never heard of and they packed the boxes full so I felt like we got our money’s worth. Also, they asked us to keep the boxes so they could recycle them at the end of the season so that’s good that they’re trying to reuse them.”
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“Quality veggies for an unbeatable price. No comparison to what you find in the grocery store. So much more flavor, so much fresher, so much more variety. Honest and friendly operation. Would give six stars if I could.”
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“I just received my tomato plants today. They are perfect as always. I've been getting tomato plants from Nichols for at least 15 years. Always the best!!!”
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“Great quality and selection on my CSA box and even paying for delivery still feels like a fantastic deal, will absolutely be ordering more often!”
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“I am a seasonal regular at the Chicago Daley Plaza farmers market and Nichols is always my first stop because of their good prices ,helpful customer service and variety of produce ( beets with white,orange or burgundy roots) ,not to mention over 10+ kinds of apples, etc.The only thing I didn't see with any of the vendors was delicious apple cider. Maybe next year.”
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“Purchased celery this past weekend and it went completely limp!!! I’m sure they will not offer a replacement. Very disappointed. Also, why do they leave the tops on and cut the bottoms off? I use the bottoms for soup.”
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“Highly disappointed with my purchase of tomatoes this weekend at Oak Park farmers market. Bought tomatoes that were already pre packaged in bags. Bag with 4 tomatoes was $17. All were bad. Of course I couldn't check (since everything is "shop with your eyes only" due to covid) and assumed they wouldn't put tomatoes that have gone bad into bags. What a waste”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.
Where is Nichols Farm & Orchard?
2602 Hawthorn Rd, Marengo, IL 60152, United States Plus Code 79RF+MR Marengo, Illinois, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Weekly hours are not fully listed — call or check the website before you go.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 42.29174, -88.62541.
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