Long’s Family Farm in Jackson, AL, is growing sunshine by the acre.

Chris and Emily Long’s sunflower field opens tomorrow, June 12, and everyone is invited to pick a little sunshine of their own. Located at 1331 McVay Road, about a mile off of Hwy. 43, this local family is excited to share their adventure with the community.

“Sunflowers just make me happy,” explained Emily Long. “I know they make a lot of people smile.”

After receiving a great response from their small sunflower garden on Highway 43 last fall, the family decided to plant two larger fields this spring.

“Sunflowers grow well and are hearty, withstanding drought and downpours,” explained Chris. “I treated the sunflower field with a weed killer this year and our sunflowers have thrived.”

There is no entry fee. Flowers are $1 per stem or a dozen stems for $10. Some stems have multiple blooms. According to Emily the blooms will last up to 14 days and the smaller blooms will continue to open and last as long as the original bloom.

The Longs will loan flower snips, but encourage flower gatherers to bring their own clippers or pruners. Water will be for sale on site as well.

“We want everyone who comes to enjoy themselves,” related Emily.

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Pictured is the Long’s son Jackson holding one of the field’s beautiful blooms.

Hours of operation (starting June 12 and subject to change)

Monday closed

Tuesday closed

Wednesday closed

Thursday 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Friday 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am to 6:30 pm

Sunday 9:00 am to 6:30 pm

Some sections of the fields will be available for professional photo sessions. Professional photographers will be required to pay a $20 fee upon arrival. Photography fees only apply to professional photographers hosting photo shoots.

“We want everyone to come and enjoy our farm and take all the pictures they’d like,” Emily said.

Full bloom is late June in the small field and Mid-late July in the large field. 

The first bloom will last between 4-6 weeks, depending on the weather.

The Longs plan to replant a fall sunflower field and a pumpkin patch after the summer sunflowers fade.

For more information please contact Long’s Family Farm on Facebook.