Hermiston watermelon growers

A growing directory of Umatilla County farms and stands — connecting shoppers and buyers with local producers.

Directory coming online

Umatilla County has historically supported about five major commercial watermelon growers and several smaller-acreage farms. We are building verified listings with farm names, stand locations, season hours, and contact information.

Are you a Hermiston-area grower? We're adding listings at no cost for the first season. Email hootabraham@gmail.com with your farm name, location, typical season dates, and whether you sell retail, wholesale, or both.

Known production context

Hermiston watermelons have been grown by families like the Walchlis for generations. Commercial marketing has also moved through distributors such as Botsford & Goodfellow, which handles regional sales for many local growers. Retail shoppers often find Hermiston-labeled melons without buying direct from the farm — this directory will clarify both paths.

Planned listing fields

Farm / business name
Retail farm stand (yes/no + address)
Wholesale availability
Typical season (months)
Website or contact

Wholesale buyers should also see For Buyers. Learn about the region at Why Hermiston and History.