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This page provides a listings of west Florida's (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples
areas) pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms. Whether
you're looking for west Florida strawberries, apples, citrus, tomatoes,
blueberries, pumpkins or Christmas trees, almost all year round, it's here!
We also have our own free and
simple, step-by-step,
illustrated
instructions on canning, freezing and drying many fruits and
vegetables, such as how to make jam,
apple
butter, applesauce,
spaghetti
sauce, salsa,
pickles,
ketchup or
freezing
corn . If
you are looking
for Canners,
mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!
I'm always
looking for suggestions of more farms and
events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any,
just click on the preceding link, as appropriate! And if you have a farm and want to
add it or correct the
information, please click on the link to "add my farm".
Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to
the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go,
to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!
Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to the farm's
own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go, to confirm hours,
conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!
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Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
Note about strawberries in
Florida:
There are a few strawberry u-pick farms in Florida open
during the entire season, which lasts from December through April). Most
commercial farms do not open their fields to the general public until the end of
the season, which is usually in April (depending on the weather).
NOTE: The exit numbers on the
Interstates have changed, but we have no way of knowing what the new correct
exit numbers are until the farmers correct their listings; so be sure to ask
when you call the farms!
Charlotte County
- Charlotte County Citrus - UPDATE March 17, 2008: Closed and
demolished
U-pick oranges and
grapefruit
28900 Bermont Rd Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
- Guy & Blossom's Grove - UPDATE March 17, 2008: We sold the
grove in 2004 and Hurricane Charley further demolished it. It no longer
exists as a U pik grove.
Citrus Fruit- Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangelos, Persimmons, Bananas, Mangos, Pummelos, Lemons
Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
- U-We-Pick Farms - Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cut Flowers
14600 Tamiami Trail,
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
- Yellow House Farms - Assortment of fruits, vegetables & cut flowers
4565 Hwy 17,
Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Phone:
941-505-2300.
Directions: 3 one half miles east of I-75
Citrus County
Looking for a canning facility? There's one nearby.
See this page!
- Misty Meadows Blueberry Farm - Blueberries
8801 East Greys Lane, Inverness, Florida 34453. Phone: (352) 726-7907.
Open: Mid-April until the end of June. (UPDATED: October 17, 2008)
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Moran Fruit Farm and Nursery a.k.a. Moran Blueberry Farm a.k.a.,
Linda's Fruit Farm - peaches, nectarines, plums, persimmon
Floral City, FL. Phone: (352) 344-4496.
Open: Usually
available in April to June (peaches, nectarines), May to June (plums).
10 acres with mostly peaches and nectarines for U-Pick. Also some prepicked
fruit: blueberries and cultured blackberries. We are a low spray operation and put bluebird houses all over so they control the insects. We also sell cypress bluebird houses which
attract the birds, and grow and sell gourds too, and make birdhouses out of them. The large "Garden of Weed'n"
has blooming flowers for all to enjoy and we sell out the potted plants for
sale, too. Located three miles south of Floral City just off highway U.S. 41
Look for the old blue van with the large U-PICK signage pointing the way. We
are one hour north of Tampa but have regulars that come from much farther to
enjoy this unique place. We froze out this spring but we expect to have lots
of sweet persimmons and muscadine grapes for PYO this fall. (UPDATED: June
01, 2009)
A visitor writes on May 08, 2009: "You had
to write if we heard anything about this place. I just spoke with the lady
that runs it and the frost killed off her whole crop this spring, but is
looking at a great fall crop of pears, persimmon and grapes. So, they are
still open. She was very sweet and helpful with a lot of extra information!"
Collier County
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Harvest for Humanity Blueberry Farm -
A visitor writes on March 20, 2009: "The Hurricane in 2006 wiped out
the U-Pick area. They donated the land to Hodges University" - Confirmed
with the organization
blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, gift shop
1170 Harvest Drive, Immokalee, FL 34142.
Desoto County
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English Lake Farm- blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, other
citrus, peaches, already-picked produce
7288 South West Lime Drive, Ft.
Ogden, FL 34267. Phone: 863-990-6164. Alternate Phone: 863-494-0911. Email:
Englishlakefarm@aol.com. Open: Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 5pm;
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 8am to 5pm. Directions: Call for detailed
directions to the farm. Off of Highway 17,
halfway between Punta Gorda and Arcadia. For a map to our farm,
click here. Blueberries are available March 15th until June. Payment:
Cash, Check. (ADDED: April 14, 2009) (UPDATED: April 15, 2009)
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Fort Ogden Gardens - beans, corn (sweet), onions, peas, peppers,
pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other
vegetables, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), and prepicked produce, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms
10539 Sw Hwy 17, Arcadia, FL 34269. Phone: 863-494-0587. Email:
damianmiles@usfarmsllc.com. Open: "Wed to Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm".
Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: April 10, 2008)
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Grannys
Hydroponic Strawberries
- beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), peas, strawberries, tomatoes, other
vegetables, already-picked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, school tours
7851 C.R. 769 S ( Kings Highway ), Arcaidia ,
FL 34266. Phone: 863-494-0588. Alternate Phone: 863-464-0770. Email:
joelmcqueen@tnni.net. Open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am
till 4 pm. Directions: 6 miles from I-75 exit 170 east toward Arcadia on
your left look for signs. from Arcaidia go highway 70 to highway 72 then
turn left on C.R. 769 ( kings highway ) 6 miles on your right look for flags
and signs. For a map to our farm,
click here. hydroponic strawberries on stands no bending over; November
till June; vegetables all year. Payment: Cash, Check. Open System Vertical
Hydroponics .Strawberries and Vegetables grown vertically on revolving
stands, so no bending over; easy picking. (as we say its easy to pick but
hard to stop ). (ADDED: April 17, 2009)
- Sandhill Citrus - U-Pick Citrus Grove
Phone: 863-780-4302. 6014 County Road 760, Arcadia, FL 34266.
Hardee County
- Jack Green Farms - blueberries
1250 Broadus Williams Road, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890. Phone: (863) 375-4901
Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in May.
Open: Monday to Sunday, 7 am to 7 pm Payment: Cash, Check.
- Gardner Farm - strawberries, tomatoes, other
vegetables,
160 Fish Branch Road, Gardner , FL 33890. Phone: 863-735-1000. Email:
gardnerfarm@yahoo.com. Directions: 10 miles south of Zolfo Springs, 9
miles north of arcadia, on highway 17 s.
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in
January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December. Open:
Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Strawberries, vegetables
and citrus available November 1 thru June 1, blueberries April, May, June;
grapes not available till 2010 and wine in 2012. Payment: Cash, only.
oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons available November through May. EZ-pick
will be available starting in 2010. (UPDATED: December 05, 2008)
Hernando County
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Beasley Farm - beans, and prepicked produce
10137 Preston Road, Brooksville, FL 34601. Phone: 3527996752. Email:
beas9781@bellsouth.net. Directions: Beasley Farm is located on the east
side of Brooksville. Coming from Brooksville go to blinking traffic light
after Rogers Christmas House. That is Mondon Hill Road. Take a right at
Mondon Hill and go 3 miles, after 3 miles you will see our sign on your
left, at Preston. Sign reads Beasley Farm 1 1/2 miles, turn there go 1 1/2
to farm, drive in and back to Produce Barn. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in May, November. Open: Beasley
Farm Produce Barn is open daily until 6 pm; Our farm is open year round with
a wide variety of produce to choose from; Our farm e - mails will keep you
informed of what we are harvesting weekly, complete with photo's and
recipes. Please contact the farm for picking dates or check out our farm
site. Payment: Cash, only. Beasley Farm offers a wide variety of produce
year round. We grow spring crops, a summer crop and fall/winter crops. We
raise seven different varieties of squash for you to choose from, three
different beans, beets, Fl sweet onions, sweet corn, okra, swiss chard,
spinach, pickles, cukes, romaine lettuce, carrots, peas, mustard greens,
collards, turnip greens, beets, cilantro and more. Depends what season what
we are harvesting , check it out. (UPDATED: April 27, 2008)
- Bramble Creek Farms - blackberries,
23031 Hayman Road, Brooksville, FL 34602. Phone: 352.796.5473. Email:
altm5473@bellsouth.net. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Open: Berries available June and July - email for exact opening date. Hours are
Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm andTuesday evening 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. Our blackberries are thornless and are upright on a trellis for minimal bending! We recommend
bringing a hat, cooler for your berries, and water to keep yourself
hydrated. We have nice shaded parking. (ADDED: July 14, 2008) (UPDATED: May 18, 2009)
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Butch's Blueberries - blueberries, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
Our last day for u-pick is this Saturday, May 2nd. Then we are
closed for the season. (UPDATED: April 30, 2009)
5361 White Road, Brooksville, FL 34602. Phone: (352) 796-4209. Email:
butchnrobin@aol.com. Open: April and most of May, on Monday to Thursday
from 4 pm to 7 pm and Friday to Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm;
Typically open from the last week of March til mid-May. Directions: From I-75: Take exit #301
(Highway 50) and go west approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left onto White Road.
Follow White Road until you see sign on right hand side. Follow driveway to
parking. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in April, May. (Note: the 2008
season lasted until May 16th, after which the farm closes until the next
April). Payment: Cash,
only. Picked and packaged blueberries available. Please call ahead for large
quantities. Buckets available for picking. You can bring your own containers
to take blueberries home in or we provide plastic handle bags. Homemade
fried chicken, blueberry cobbler and beverages available (on weekends only).
We offer breakfast of a blueberry muffin and coffee for $1 on Friday mornings.
The lunch we offer is fried or grilled chicken, blueberry cobbler and a water
for $3 and is only on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 11am until its gone.
June 9, 2008: A visitor comments: "The blueberries were
scrumptious and they are very nice!" (UPDATED: February
21, 2009) (UPDATED: April 18, 2009)
- D&S Blueberry farms - blackberries, blueberries, peaches, persimmons, plums
19125 Phillips Road, Masaryktown , FL 34604. Phone: 352-796-1049. Email us at:
danebbecke@bellsouth.net
. Directions: Go east 1.7 miles on Ayers Road to Phillips Road. One mile down Phillips on left at the end of the chain link fence.
Click here for a map to our farm. We are open April, May. Our hours are:
Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 12noon to 6pm April 15 till Memorial day and soon in fall and winter We are intending to expand to include many other crops exclusively for upick starting this fall. We will update as soon as the crops are planted.
- JG Ranch - blueberries, corn (sweet), summer
squash, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
17200 Wiscon Road,
Brooksville, FL 34608. Phone: 352 799-0556. Fax: 352-799-5671. Email:
Jcasey898@wildblue.net. Open: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Closed Wednesday.
Directions: Blueberries U-picking starts May 14 and usually lasts until
early June. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: May 05, 2009) (AKA J & G
Ranch, JG, J&G, J and G)
- Patriot Acres Blueberry Farm - blueberries
3441 Treiman Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL 33523. Phone: 813-843-4030. Fax:
813-973-1861. Email us at:
patriotbul@aol.com. Directions: We are located on Hwy. 301, 1 1/2 miles
south of Hwy. 50. If you are using I-75, use Exit 301 and head east to Hwy
301. Turn south for 1 1/2 miles. Farm will be on the west side of the road.
If coming from Dade City using Hwy. 301, we are just north of the
Withlacochee River on the left just past Ergle's Christmas Tree Farm. And
for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in May. Open: Monday, Wednesday,
Saturday of May, 9am to 1PM Blueberries will be open for U-Pick the first
week of May as a general rule. Payment: Cash, only. Buckets for picking are
provided. If you don't bring a container to take your blueberries home in,
we will have grocery type bags for that purpose. We advise bringing fresh
water to drink since May can become very warm and recommend that you wear
good shoes instead of sandals or flipflops.
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Rabbits, Etc -
ORGANIC, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed) and other meats
and vegetables
16362 Wilson Blvd, Masaryktown, FL 34604. Phone: 352-796-0459. Email us at:
info@rabbitsetc.us. Directions: 1
block east of US 41 on Wilson Blvd. Cross RailRoad tracks, first and only
farm on the left (south) . Crops
are usually available all year. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am -6pm or with
appointment. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment:
Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We offer
chemical free raised
rabbits, sheep, pigs, cows and chickens/eggs and assorted vegetables. We
raise and sell by the pound
bait and composting worms as well as composted
worm manure. (Click on the preceding link or write
info@bestbuyworms.com for more info!) We also offer barn tours.
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Sweetfields Farm - Follows organic
practices, beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, pumpkins, summer
squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, already-picked produce,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting,
birthday parties, school tours
17250 Benes Roush, Masaryktown, FL 34604.
Phone: 352-279-0977. Email:
updates@sweetfieldsfarm.com. Open: please call or check website for
hours. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. spring Sunflower Maze weekends in
May 2009, Corn Maze and pumpkin patch in Fall. We follow organic practices,
but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: May 13, 2009)
Highlands County
- Grapes of Kath Vineyards - Grapes
9233 Muscadine Drive, Sebring, FL 33875. Phone: (863) 382-4706. E-mail:
grapes@strato.net. Open to the
public Mon. thru Saturday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
From U.S. 27 go west 5 miles. Turn right onto Silver Road (a dirt road) and
go to the end (about 1 block) to Derby Lane, turn right, go to the end to
Muscadine Drive, turn left up to the end of the street.
- Henscratch Farms Vineyard -
Starwberries, Blueberries, Muscadines & Scuppernongs (9) Varieties of fresh
fruit and wine making grapes and fresh eggs
980 Henscratch Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Phone:
Phone: 863-699-2060/ Fax: 863-699-5650.
Email: buttons@strato.net or Email:
web@henscratchfarms.com. Open:
Aug-Sept.; Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 12 to 4. Directions:
Route 27 Sebring, West Route 66 4.2 miles, Left on Orange.
Blossom, Left on Josephine,Right on Henscratch Road. 10 acres of native
southern muscadine and scuppernong grape varieties, a hydroponics growing
system for strawberry production, and a highbush blueberry patch. Crop
availability: Strawberries: December through March; Blueberries: April, May
& June; Muscadines & Scuppernongs: August & September. The
nursery produces thousands of plants each year for commercial and hobbyist
growers alike. But the true charm is the 101 American breed laying hens that
range freely among the vineyard canopy the supply the country store with the
fresh eggs. Blueberries in May and June! A visitor writes: strawberries and
blueberries also sell fresh eggs and is an awesome winery. i believe it is
run by all women. has a fun gift shop with wine tastings, restrooms and
places to drink the fresh strawberries shakes they sell!
- McCracken Farms - beans, blackberries,
blueberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices,
onions, peas, peppers, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other
vegetables,
2945 Harnage Road, Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 863 382 4348. Email:
citrusgoldfarms @yahoo.com. Directions: Take State Highway 17 south 4
1/2 miles to Powerline Road. Turn left and proceed 1/4 mile to Harnage Road.
Turn left and go approximately 1000 feet and you will see the strawberries
on the right side of the road. From Sebring go north approximately 5 miles
from the circle in downtown Sebring. Turn right on Powerline. And for a map
to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: Monday to
Sunday 8 am to 5:30 pm Strawberries (Nov- June), Blueberries (April- May),
30 Varieties of citrus (including Navels, Tangelos, Tangerines, Grapefruit,
and Pummelos) (Oct-June), Vegetables (All months) Payment: Cash, only.
Hillsborough County - The
Winter Strawberry Capital of the World
Plant City is the home of winter strawberry
production in Florida, located in Hillsborough County near US 92 and SR 60. The town is situated near Dover and
Tampa. For more information on Plant City's annual Strawberry Festival (Early
March, each year), see http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com/
UPDATE A visitor writes on March 12, 2009:
"Appears the cold weather in the Plant City, FL area has delayed the u-pick
season. Just called Favorite Farms, no date...call back in April. Shady
Acres Farm is also not giving a date at this time.
- Alpha Growers Blueberries - blueberries,
prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
5615 W. O. Griffin Road, Plant City, FL 33567. Phone: 813-245-6818. Fax: 813
737-1560. Email:
wloverg@aol.com. Directions: Exit 17 from Interstate 4. Turn south on
Forbes Road. After about 3 miles turn left on Jerry Smith Road. After about
a mile turn left on W.O. Griffin Road. We are 200 yards on the right. Look
for the blue barrels. Come to the barn in the middle of the field. And for a
map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in May. Open: During the season
we are open 7 days per week, 8 am to 5 pm. We begin our U-Pick season in Mid
May. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 24, 2008)
- Artesian Farms - Tomatoes
305 US Hwy 41 (N) - Office, Ruskin, FL 33570. PO Box 128 - mailing address,
Ruskin, FL 33575. Phone:
813-645-3211.
Open: Nov. and May, 7 days a week. 8 - 5pm. Call for U-Pick locations.
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Barventa Farms - We minimize use of
pesticides and other chemicals, beans, blueberries, cucumbers,
eggplant, onions, summer squash, winter squash,
6633 Simmons Loop, Riverview, FL 33578. Phone: 813-672-1371. Email:
bfarms@barventafarms.com. Directions: Barventa Farms is located on
Simmons Loop Road, between Big Bend Road and US Highway 301 South in
Riverview. The address is 6633 Simmons Loop, Riverview, FL 33578.
Click here for a map and directions. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in All year.
Open: See our website for current hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Blueberries: April to
Mid June; Fresh Produce Stand open daily year round. . Payment: Cash, only.
(ADDED: December 09, 2008)
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Big Bear Farms, Inc. - ORGANIC,
beans, blueberries, broad beans, carrots, corn (sweet), eggplant, onions,
peas, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
prepicked produce, restrooms
7606 Kinard Road, Plant City, FL 33565. Phone: 813-986-1152. Fax:
813-986-1152. Email:
bigbearfarms@netzero.com. Directions: From Tampa take I-4 East to Exit
14 (Mcintosh Road ) Turn Left (North) on Mcintosh and go under overpass to
first road on Right. Turn Right on Gore Road and take curve to Left where
road turns into Gallagher Road Travel North on Gallagher to Kinard Road on
Right. NOT Kinard Cove. Turn Right on Kinard Road and farm is 1/4 mile on
Right. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in March, April, May, June,
July, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm,
Sunday by appointment only so please call ahead. Call for specific dates and
times. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. Cabbage,
Peanuts, Collards, Mustard, Turnips, Lettuce, Spinach, Okra, Onions and
Potatoes. (ADDED: July 30, 2008)
- Blue Oak Farms Inc - blueberries
4010 Powerline Road, Lithia, FL. Phone: (813) 478-0932.
- Bryan Farms - UPDATE April 28, 2008: Permanently closed, a
visitor tells me: "I just called the farm and they told me they are no
longer in business as blueberry farm
5505 Miley Road, Plant City, FL.
- Circle W Farm and Ranch - blueberries UPDATE March 30, 2006:
The farm was sold and closed in late 2005! :(
P.O. Box 79086, Tampa, FL 33619. (Seffner, Fl) .Phone: 813-246-4322 / Cell:
813-220-0101 Email:
cfbirdman@hotmail.com.
You-pick fresh blueberries, Picking start at end of March. Call
for schedule 813-220-0101 or 813-246-4322. No children or pets allowed. We
also offer fresh blueberries already pick and packaged for you upon request.
Call for times of operation. Directions: Exit number 10 (new, old was 8) off I-4 go
north to Sligh Avenue, turn west, go to Blackdairy Road; turn south and go to end
of street, entrance on the right just before last house on right at 6104.
- Dodsen Berry Farm - Strawberries
Hwy 301, north of Thonotosassa, FL. NOTE: Has anyone got a phone number,
or more precise directions or can verify that this farm is in business; all
I have is a vague suggestion from a visitor.
Write me! Thanks!
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Favorite Farms - Strawberries
10070 McIntosh Road, Dover, FL 33527. Phone:
813-986-3949.
Open: March - mid-April, 7 days a week, 7 - 6pm. Directions: Off
I-4, Exit 14 (new; old was 9), then 1½ mile north.
A visitor writes on April 05, 2009: "...Last day for U Pick is next
Sunday 4/12/09! Picked 25 quarts of beautiful berries yesterday, 2 quarts
for $1!!. "
A visitor writes on April 04, 2009: "Went on my birthday 4/4/09. Very
friendly people. You stop at the stand and pick up quart containers which
you later return when you pay on your way out. You'll need to bring your own
bags to take them home. The rows are nicely spaced apart and this late in
the season, we picked over 20 quarts at 2 quarts for a dollar. Very nice
berries. They also had sweet Florida onions for sale at the stand. Will
definitely return!"
A visitor writes on April 04, 2009: "Went on my birthday 4/4/09. Very
friendly people. You stop at the stand and pick up quart containers which
you later return when you pay on your way out. You'll need to bring your own
bags to take them home. The rows are nicely spaced apart and this late in
the season, we picked over 20 quarts at 2 quarts for a dollar. Very nice
berries. They also had sweet Florida onions for sale at the stand. There are
4 port a potties in the center of the farm area. (Two are male, two are
female). Outside the port a potty station is a sink area with hand
sanitizer. Did not see picnic area. Will definitely return!"
Comments from a visitor, April 14, 2008: "After calling
Favorite Farms several times, and assuring ourselves that they would be open
on Sunday, 4/13/08, we took the nearly hour-long trip to get some berries.
The phone message stated that they're open through 4/20/08. When we got
there, the farm was closed. With several other cars there at the same time,
we collectively decided to pick berries and leave money in the shack by the
entrance to cover our berries. Within a few minutes, a woman in a small suv
came by and told us that they're closed. She's apparently the owner. She was
telling us that this was her first day off since January, she needed the day
off and she wasn't opening. She told us that the honor system is not
acceptable and didn't seem to care that we had driven an hour for the
berries nor that they phone message stated that they were open. We did call
before we went and I called several times while we were standing there. The
phone message still stated that they were open through April 20, 2008. Just
thought you would like the feedback on this farm."
A visitor offers this advice, March 31, 2008: "Cost
for strawberries are 2 quarts/$1 (in 2008). Excellent berries this year! (2008)"
- Frosty Blue Farms - blueberries, and prepicked produce
1907 Streetman Drive, Lithia, FL 33547. Phone: 813-689-7703. Email:
lwnole@earthlink.net. Directions: from Tampa, go east to 75 south, exit
on Gibsonton Drive head east to dead-end into Lithia Pinecrest Road; turn right
to Bryant Road left to Thompson Road left about half mile farm on right.
See this
page for a map. Open: We will be open for u- pick, and we pick starting
Saturday June 6, 2009, from 9 am to 4 pm, and during the week by appointment
via email or telephone. The pyo will probably be a short two week period. Payment:
Cash, only. (UPDATED: May 29, 2009)
- Glover's Blueberry Farm - blueberries
5615 W. O. Griffin Road, Plant City, FL 33567. Phone: 813-245-6818. Email:
wloverg@aol.com. Directions: Interstate 4 to exit 17. South to the end
of the road. Left on Touchstone to the end of the road. Right 1/2 mile to
W.O. Griffin--on the left. 200 yards on right.....look for the blue barrels!
And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in May. Open: Weekends from
8:00am to 5:00pm. Weekdays by appointment. We open our fields to Upick in
mid May for about 2 weeks. We follow organic methods, but are not yet
certified. Payment: Cash, only.
- Goodson Farms - Strawberries
I'm told they're no longer doing pick-your-own!
14603 McGrady Road, Balm, FL 33503. Phone:
813-634-2164. (Manatee County location: 941-722-8907)
Open March - April, Monday to Saturday, 8 - 5pm
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Hydro Harvest Farms - beans, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers,
eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, onions, peppers, summer squash, pumpkins,
winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call
for info)
1101 Shell Point Road E, Ruskin, Select your state 33570. Phone:
813-645-6574. Email:
john@hydroharvestfarms.com. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available all year.
Open: Monday through Saturday 10;00 until 5;00, Sunday 11;00 until 4;00. The
farm is open year round for fresh seasonal veggies; In mid November we will
have over 20,000 strawberry plants ready to pick; During the month of
October we will have our Huge Pumpkin Patch! On October 24 we will have our
Annual Harvest Boo Fest and the week before Christmas Farmer Santa will be
at the farm. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment:
Cash, Check. We are a Hydroponic Farm. We use Integrated Pest Management
practices. We sell all of the systems you see at the farm. We love to have
groups for tours, such as Scouts, Church's, Schools etc. Just call us and we
guarantee you will have a great time. (UPDATED: June 13, 2009)
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Parke HydroFarms - beans, blueberries, broad beans, broccoli,
cucumbers, eggplant, melons, onions, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter
squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce
3715 Tanner Road, Dover, FL 33527. Phone:
813-927-4049. Email us at:
gparke@tampabay.rr.com.
Directions: Interstate 4, exit 17, turn south to Highway 92. At light, turn
right (west) on Highway 92, turn left (south) on first hard road which is
Tanner Road. Drive 1 1/2 miles, and we are on the left. And for a map to our
farm,
click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: Tuesday to
Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Strawberries: mid November through July 4th.
Vegetables: available all year long. We follow organic methods, but are not
yet certified. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. lettuce, snow peas,
sugar snap peas, herbs, spinach, cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, watercress,
nasturtium. We also have a year round produce club.
A visitor writes on January 03, 2009: "We went here today, Jan 3,
2009. Very friendly owner, 5 varieties of strawberries, other veggies
available too. We would recommend them!"
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PeOples U-Pick - Other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce, Beef, farm animals
15433 County Road 39 South, Lithia, FL 33547. Phone: 813 634-5757. Email:
RickMcHanService@aol.com. Directions: Just South (2 10ths of a mile) of
County Road 672, ON County Road 39, Southeast Hillsborough County, 15 min
from Plant City, Brandon, Sun City Center and Valrico. And for a map to our
farm,
click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: Daily from 4
pm until dark, and 10 am until dark on weekends. Payment: Cash, Check. I have a
very strange farm. We grow Rare and hard to find Plants, Pink Lemon-lemon
trees, blood oranges, Trumpet trees, pink, yellow, red, white and double
whites. Devil Trumpets are also available. Beef Cattle, Buy Here, Stay Here!
Most people want premium beef, natural or organic. But do not have the
property to raise a beef cow. We supply both or just one. You can pick from
our herd or bring your own. Pickup is available. The local meat packer
offers great prices from our farm to packaging for freezer. Buy the beef cow
at a young age and never have to see it again, until wrapped. This is great
for families, so the children do not get attached to the cow. Of course they
can visit on the weekends if they wish. I opened last year, I now have 12
cows (flank) 3 of them are available for purchase. Of course I visit the
cattle auction once a week for any type you may desire. I prefer Herford
(more beef), but the Brangus seems most popular. Beef Cattle, Buy Here and
Stay Here O.K., Pick your own steer, bull or Heiffer. We will Feed/Fence and
Raise it for you. Or take it with you. Rhode Island Red and Buff Orpington,
Laying Hens and Roosters also available. (UPDATED: May 06, 2008)
- Seeds of Love Nursery - blueberries
10216 Bryant Road, Lithia, FL. Phone: 813 689 3486.
- Shady Acres Farm - Strawberries
3420 Gallagher Road, Dover, FL 33527. Phone:
813-659-0222.
Open: February- mid-April - Call for dates!Directions: I-4 E to Exit 14 (new; old
was 9) (McIntosh
Rd) Go S on McIntosh to Hwy 92, turn left go to Gallagher Road farm is 2 ½
miles on the right. Comment from a visitor, January 24, 2008: "I
have been there before and they have a very nice small farm, perfect for
families with children, because you can keep an eye on them wherever you go.
They also sell their strawberries for 3 quarts for a dollar! What a deal!"
Another visitor offers this advice, March 31, 2008: "This
farm is closed on Sundays (even though when I called they said they were
open 7 days/week) Cost is 2 quarts for $1. "
- Spencer Farms - A visitor writes on July 27, 2008: "The farm has
closed down - much to the disappointment of the locals"
Tomatoes - UPDATE 2006-03-18: A site visitor
notified me that their phone is out of service, so they are probably closed
permanently.
14th Ave, SE and 15th St, SE, Ruskin, FL 33570. Phone:
813-645-4469. Open: 7 days a week, 8am - 5pm.
- Spivey Farms - strawberries
6101 South County Road 39, Plant City, FL 33567. Phone: 813-650-8999. Open:
Call for hours. A visitor writes on March 28, 2009: "Very
nice people at the stand. They hand you quart containers to fill up and have
you drive back to the fields to pick. TONS of strawberries! They were also
selling big onions and water at the stand in front. No restaurants or
restrooms to be seen, just lots of fields. Kids had a great time and the
strawberries were VERY inexpensive!" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:
March 28, 2009)
Lee County
- Biggar Farms & Gulf Coast Mulch -
strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce
8751 Gladiolus Dr. across from The Shoppes @ Paddle Creek, Ft. Myers, FL
33908. Phone: 239-482-5010. Email:
GCMULCHINC@AOL.com. Directions: I 75 exit 131 is Daniels to; left on six
mile cypress, changes into Gladiolus Drive; straight through lights at US
41, Summerlin, Winkler. We are located on the southwest corner of Gladiolus
& Winkler. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March,
April, May, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Friday,7am to 5pm,
Saturday 7am to 4pm pumpkin patch mid October, U-pick Tomatoes mid November
including other produce, U-pick Strawberries in December. Payment: Cash,
Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Mulch, Sod, Palm trees
- Pine Island U-Pick - UPDATE March 27, 2008: The phone number is now a private residence.
They have gone out of business.
15512 Saddlewood Lane,
Cape Coral, FL 33991. open: 7 days a week,
9am - 6pm.
Manatee County
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Hunsader
U-Pick Farms - vegetables, Pumpkins, strawberries
5500 C.R. 675,
Bradenton,
Florida. Phone: 941-322-2168. Open Mid- September through mid-June. U-pick hotline (941)331-1212
-Cantaloupes, watermelons, corn, acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti
squash, butternut squash. Others: broccoli (December 1-April 1), Cabbage (December
1-April 1), Canteloupes (September 15-December 1, April 15-June 15),
Cauliflower (December 1-April 1), Citrus (November 1-April
1), Cucumbers (September 15-December 1, April 15-June 15), FL. Sweet onions
(December 1-June 1), Gourds (September 15-November25), Hard squash (September
15-December 1, April 15-June 15), Peppers (October 20-December 10, May 1-June 15),
Pumpkins (September 20-November 25), Sweet corn (September 15-December 1, April
15-June 15), Tomatoes (October 20-December 10, May 1-June 15), Watermelons (September
15-December 1, April 15-June 15), Strawberries (December 15-May 1)
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Hydro-Taste Farms - asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries,
blueberries, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers,
eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, melons, onions, other berries,
peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries,
tomatoes, other vegetables, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours, events at your location (call
for info)
7308 Verna Bethany Road, Myakka City, FL 34251. Phone: 941-322-0429. Fax:
941-322-9604. Email:
hydroman@hydrotaste.com. Directions: I-75 south from Tampa area to exit
217. Go east on SR 70 twelve miles to Verna Bethany Road. Turn left on to
Verna Bethany Road and go two miles, look on left for farm.
See this page on our website for a map and directions. And for a
Mapquest map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: Tuesday to
Saturday 9 am to 5:00 pm Opening on Sundays in November for u-pick
strawberries. Because our strawberries are grown on raised platforms, there
is NO NEED FOR YOU TO BEND OR KNEEL DOWN TO PICK!!! Strawberry plants
and Blueberry plants for sale in October/November for Fall planting. We
follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Come join us every Saturday to learn how to
grow hydroponically. No charge for classes in our air conditioned training
facility. Call Janine at 941-322-9602
- Old Mission Vineyards -
Grapes
19600 SR 64 East,
Bradenton, FL 34212. Phone: 941-746-6334. Open Monday thru Saturday,
9:00am to 6:00 pm,
Beginning July 24th.
8 miles east of I-75 on south side of SR 64,
Nobles and Carlos $1.00/LB,
We have grapevines for sale.
- Plesscher Groves - Navel Oranges, Valencia
Oranges, and Tangelos
3350 Highway 675 (County Road 675 East, 1/2 mi south of State Road 64),
Bradenton, FL 34211. Phone: 941-322-2030. Directions: From I-75 take exit
220 for State highway 64 E toward Wauchula/Zolfo Springs (drive 0.4 mi).
Turn right at Bradenton-Arcadia Rd/SR-64/E State Road 64 (drive for 10.4 mi).
Turn right at Highway 675 (drive for 0.5 mi). The Groves will be on the right
hand side. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March,
April, November, December. Open: 7 days a week from 9 am to 6 pm. Open
late November through late April. Payment: Cash, only. For U-Pick we offer:
Navel Oranges, Valencia Oranges, and Tangelos. Also, in smaller amounts we have Honey Bells,
Ruby Red Grapefruits, Tangerines, Meyer Lemons, and other rare varieties
depending on the season. All citrus is also available freshly picked for
your convenience. Additionally, we sell Orange Blossom Honey and Campfire
Wood. Citrus U-Pick prices: 5 gallon bucket -- $8.00 for Navel Oranges and
$7.00 for Tangelos. Freshly Picked prices: 1/2 bushel bag -- $8.00 for Navel
Oranges and $7.00 for Tangelos. (ADDED: January 06, 2009) (UPDATED: March
28, 2009)
Pasco County
- Keiper Family Hydroponic Farm - (UPDATE June
21, 2009): They appear to be closed for the season now, call before you go;
and obviously, DON'T go if you can't reach them!) beans, cucumbers,
eggplant, herbs/spices, peas, peppers, summer squash, strawberries,
tomatoes, other vegetables (see below), and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic
area, farm animals, school tours
27907 Miller Road, Dade City, FL 33525. Phone: 352-206-5687. Email:
info@baneshydroponicfarm.com. Directions: located in the town of Darby,
S.R. 52, north on Bellamy Bros., 2 miles to Miller Road Turn right. 1/4 mile
down on left. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: Tuesday to
Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm; closed Monday. Season: strawberries: Thanksgiving
thru July vegetables: seasonally. We follow organic methods, but are not yet
certified. Payment: Cash, Check. soybeans, turnips, lettuce, spinach,
collard greens, mustard greens, swiss chard, bok choy, zucchini, okra, green
onions.
A visitor writes on June 21, 2009: "The farm, Banes
Hydroponic Farm in Pasco County Florida appears to be closed. We drove the
40 miles to the location yesterday and found a grown over planting area, no
signs, no notices. There was no response to email and the announcement on
the phone says it is not open. Can this be eliminated? Thank you, Judy"
A visitor writes on February 19, 2009: "Hello, I went to "Banes
Hydroponic Farm" this past weekend and they have changed names. It is now
called "Keiper Family Hydroponic Farm". ... They said that they are going to
be changing the website around. Also, the strawberries were absolutely
beautiful. A lot of the vegetables were ruined by the recent freezes. They
just replanted them. Hope this helps!"
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The Berry Barn - Minimizes
chemical and pesticide use, blueberries, strawberries, Other
fruit or veg, already-picked produce, gift shop, picnic area, school tours
12954 Hudson Avenue, Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: 727-856-2380. Email:
berrybarn@tampabay.rr.com. Open: In the fall through Mid - May for
Hydroponic Strawberries, April to Mid - May for Blueberries (longer if
berries permit); Check our website for real - time updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We also have Blueberry and
Strawberry Cider and All Natural Jams, Jellies and Condiments; Ask us about
our "new" Hydroponic Vegetables. We minimize use of pesticides and other
chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 18, 2009)
- Blue Jewel Blueberry Farm - blueberries
13416 Peace Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: 7278684995. Email:
dorie_2004@yahoo.com. Directions: Coming from Little Road heading north
you will go until you get to Denton Ave, you will take a right at the light.
You will follow Denton Ave until it turns into Peace Boulevard. We will be
less than a quarter of a mile on your right...look for the big yellow and
black sign in the yard that say "Blue Jewel Farm ....U-Pick blueberries
Crops are usually available in April, May, June. Open: Sunday through
Saturday, 9am to 7pm. Incase of inclement weather you might want to call
first the phone number is 727-868-4995 Payment: Cash, Check.
-
Brenda's Berry Barn -
Name changed. See "The Berry Barn" above
also
known as "Short's Berry Barn" (UPDATED: March 31, 2009)
A
visitor writes on April 11, 2009: "Went to Brenda's today April 11,
2009-It is *Open* for Blueberry picking, plenty of ripe berries, $3.50 lb.
Hydro U pick strawberries still avail. also. Friendly - directions are
perfect. "
- Duck Lake Farms - The owner asked to be
removed, as they are closed during renovation
12119 Duck Lake Canal Road, Dade City, FL 33525. Phone: 813-714-1112. Email:
rlwilson@tampabay.rr.com. Directions: Dade City, south on 35a to
Enterprise (2miles), Left on enterprise to Duck Lake Canal Road. Left on DLC
just up the road on the left. From Zephyrhills, North on 301 to Clinton Ave,
right to 35a then cross over onto Enterprise, then left on DLC Road. Look for
the old two-story farm hose on the left side of road. And for a map to our
farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in April through October. Open:
Monday to Friday, Early to Late.. Saturday and Sunday always. Peaches will
be spring and summer 2008. Normally closes for the season in mid November. Blackberries are thornless and ready
summer/spring 2008. Muscadine grapes 2008. Oranges ready 2007 - Pick-
U- own on Mondays. Payment: Cash, only. Free-range farm chickens, farm fresh
organic eggs, pick U own..
- E. Franklin Croft - Peas (Blackeye, Texas Creme Forty)
and white sweet corn
12619 Duck Lake Canal Road,
Dade City, FL 33525. Phone: 352-567-5418/ Fax: 352-567-3121.
Email:
farmerfrank@pcia.net .
Open:
May and June,
8:00 AM until Dark daily. Closed Sunday.
Please call or fax for more information. Directions: From Dade City south on SR35A to Enterprise Road. From
Zephyrhills north on US301 to Clinton Ave. then east cross SR35A to Enterprise Road. East on Enterprise to Duck Lake Canal Road. Watch for signs.
- McCool's Blueberry Farm - blueberries
12834 Kitten Trail, Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: 727-869-8219. Email us at:
Bluefarmpartyof4@aol.com. Directions: U.S Hwy 19 to Hudson Ave.
Head East. Cross over Fivay Rd.. Then cross over Little Road. Third traffic
light is Hicks, turn left heading north. Passing Veteran's Park on left.
Kitten Trail is on the right. Take Kitten Trail to the end. We are the
property on the curve on the right hand side with a brown lattice fence. And
for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in May. Open: Call for
u-pick dates. Restrooms. Payment: Cash and Check.
A visitor
writes on May 12, 2009: "I suggest calling this farm the day you are
going. Usually a nice farm. However, we emailed asking about Friday and they
gave NO indication that the crop was not plentiful and they might close. Nor
did they tell us to call back later that week to double check. ASSURED us
they'd be open daily 8 to 8. Then when we arrived Friday, after an hour
drive, they were closed. We called, and they said they weren't opening that
day - not enough fruit - would open the next day at 8 am (it was 5 pm).
Didn't care that we had been told by them that they'd be open or that we'd
driven an hour to get there. We were supposed to drive an hour home and then
come back 14 hours later. Went to another farm this year."
- Owen's Blueberry Farm - blueberries
12839 Kitten Trail Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: 727-868-7249. Call for u-pick
dates. They have restrooms and a sink to wash up in after picking.
A visitor writes on May, 2007: "they are very nice, friendly owners."
A visitor writes on May 10, 2009: "Visited this farm on 5/10/2009 to pick some blueberries, the Owner was
extraordinarily nice the farm and blueberries were fantastic. Highly
reccomended."
- Shady Oaks Community Farm -
Follows organic practices, beans,
cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, peas, peppers, tomatoes, other
vegetables, snacks and refreshment stand, events at your location (call for
info)
9325 Bourbon Street, New Port Richy, FL 34654. Phone: 7272263190.
Email:
shadyoakscommunityfarm@yahoo.com. Directions: Email for information. We
follow organic practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only.
Community Garden has private classes for children who wants to learn
gardening. All prices to change with out notice. All classes includes
planning, composting and seeds, materials. Email for further information.
(UPDATED: April 24, 2009)
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Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery - Muscadine grapes, gift shop,
restrooms, picnic area, school tours
17810 Forge Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: (352) 799-7612. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in
August, September. Open: See our website for current hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Muscadine grapes open
for u-pick: end of August until mid-September. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard. Contact us through the website to be put on the e-mailing
list for notification of open houses and special events. (ADDED: August 15,
2008)
Sarasota County
- The only PYO I knew of in Sarasota County, Fancee Farms, closed in 2008!
Sumter
County
- Center Hill Berry Patch - blackberries,
blueberries, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), restrooms, picnic
area, farm animals
8142 Cr 702, Center Hill, FL 33514. Phone:
352-568-8154. Open: We are open seven days a week 8am to 3pm during season.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries available May/June
Thornless blackberries are available June/July Please call you availability
and picking hours. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 29, 2009)
For
availability of other non pyo crops (berries, vegetables, etc.) in Florida, click
here!
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