With things slowly moving towards a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy, we are all craving to get out in the sunshine. Spring is rolling in, and it is the perfect time to explore your local U-pick stops around the Orlando area. Strawberries and blueberries galore! You'll still need to wear a mask and socially distance but these farms are a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors safely.
22 farms where you can pick your own fruit near Orlando
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 5:14 pm
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Bekemeyer Family Farm
1055 E. Story Road, Winter GardenThis family farm has been around since 1920, and now has a fifth generation supplying customers with delicious fruits and veggies. It’s open now but follow their Facebook page for hours and updates.
Photo via Bekemeyer Family Farm/Facebook
Beck Brothers’ Blueberries
12500 Overstreet Road, WindermereThough closed until April this year, Beck’s is a popular U-Pick choice. You can pick up plenty of sweet berries, as well as some local honey while you’re there.
Photo via Beck Brothers’ Blueberries/Facebook
B&G Rucks U-pick blueberries
1031 Oak Shore Drive, Saint CloudB&G has blueberries, but they also have their own honey, guava trees, snap peas and more. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for when they kick off their season.
Photo via B&G Rucks U-pick blueberries/Facebook
Blueberry Hill
5000 Berry Groves Road, ClermontBlueberry Hill opens up their gates for U-Pick March 19. They offer both “organic and conventional” berries, depending on your taste.
Photo via Blueberry Hill/website
Sledd’s U-Pick Farm
Burkholm Road and Dixie Way, MimsSledd’s over in Mims just replanted their sunflower fields, and hope to be open for picking in mid- to late April. Stop by to pick up some delightful sunflowers this spring.
Photo via Sledd’s U-Pick Farm/Facebook
Spivey Farms
6101 County Road 39 South, Plant CitySpivey Farms will open a U-Pick strawberry field on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Though for now that is the only announced date, Spivey will announce more dates for U-Picks on their website and social media.
Photo via Spivey Farms/Facebook
Mick Farms
4261 Canoe Creek Road, Saint CloudMick’s is full of fresh food to bring home, but their charming U-Pick strawberry field is an ideal family-friendly outing. Check out their website and Facebook for their hours.
Photo via Mick Farms/Facebook
Premium Peach, LLC
3920 Packard Ave., Saint CloudSet to open in April, this “peachy-keen” U-Pick will have all your peach needs covered. Anyone else ready for some peach cobbler?
Photo via Premium Peach LLC/Instagram
Wish Farms
100 Stearns St., Plant CityWish Farms has berries aplenty to pick, and they open select berry fields to do so. Look on their website for more information. Guests can also try some of their new “Pink-a-Boo” pineberries -- strawberries that have a pineapple kick.
Photo via Wish Farms/Facebook
Blue Bayou Farms
8222 County Road 48, YalahaNot only can you find plump blueberries here, they also sell moonshine. The farm is full of character, and we are sure you’ll have a good time taste-testing (the berries, of course) down on this farm.
Photo via Blue Bayou Farms/Facebook
Showcase of Citrus
5010 U.S. Highway 27, ClermontA quick drive to Clermont and one can acquire all the oranges they desire. And after you’re done picking all the citrus you can carry, grab one of their amazing orange creamsicles for the road.
Photo via Showcase of Citrus/Google Images
Lake Catherine Blueberries
5849 Lake Catherine Road, GrovelandBlueberry season at Lake Catherine’s is more like a party than a harvest, and this year they are even hosting a 5k run. So whether you swing by for a bucket of blueberries or stick around for the live music, it’s sure to be a good time.
Photo via Lake Catherine Blueberries/Facebook
Tom West Blueberries
350 Orlando Ave., OcoeeOne can never have too many blueberries -- and Tom West would agree. Their soft opening this year is April 1, so clear your schedules and bring out those blueberry-centric recipes.
Photo via Tom West Blueberries/Facebook
Pappy’s Patch U-Pick Strawberries
700 Florida Ave., OviedoPappy’s Patch is the place to pick plenty of perfect berries. Their season runs through April, so there is still plenty of time to pick strawberries. Their hours are updated frequently through their Facebook page.
Photo via Pappy’s Patch/Facebook
King Grove Organic Farm
19714 County Road 44A, EustisCertified organic, King Grove will reopen for their 2021 season sometime in March, according to their website. Keep an eye open for news and updates there and on their Facebook page.
Photo via King Grove Organic Farm/Facebook
Southern Hill Farms
16651 Schofield Road, ClermontSouthern Hill has more than their delicious U-Pick fruit -- sunflowers and zinnias and movie nights abound. Their strawberry and sunflower U-Pick season is in full swing!
Photo via Southern Hill Farms/Facebook
Far Reach Ranch
1255 S. Dora Blvd., TavaresPrimarily a blueberry farm, Far Reach Ranch added strawberries to their U-Pick in 2019. Their supply changes their hours, so be sure to check out their Facebook for updates.
Photo via Far Reach Farm/Facebook
Oak Haven Farms & Winery
32418 Avington Road, SorrentoNot only is this the perfect place to get plump strawberries, but they have wine too! Oak Haven is a perfect little springtime day-date.
Photo via Oak Haven Farms & Winery/Instagram
Chapman’s Berries
75 Nolte Road, Saint CloudThough they haven’t opened up yet, Chapman’s announced in late February that it wouldn’t be long until their scrumptious blueberries were ripe for the picking.
Photo via Chapman’s Berries/Facebook
A Patch of Blue, LLC
2316 Carrington DriveThis is a local community farm that sells home-grown blueberries and strawberries, smack in the middle of Orlando. No need to travel far to taste these delicious berries.
Photo via A Patch of Blue, LLC/Facebook
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