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U-Pick Farms in Tampa Bay: Where to pick peaches, berries, and veggies now!
By Laura Byrne,
2024-03-11
U-pick farms in Tampa Bay are opening their fields once again for a fun and unique day out on the farm with the kids! Right now, you can pick blueberries , vegetables, u-pick flowers , and even peaches.
Before you go, check each farm’s social pages or websites to ensure they are open as hours and dates change with weather and whether a crop is available for u-pick.
Their Sunflower Festival kicks off on April 26 with sunflower picking, a petting zoo, a sunflower maze, farm activities, and more! Check out their Facebook page here for more info.
The Southern Peach Company in Lithia: U-pick peaches
The peaches are ready on select days only, so check their Facebook page for updates. This fifth-generation family farm in Lithia has all the charm peach picking has to offer, including a photo opportunity with an old-fashioned truck as you enter the orchard. The century-old farm offers plenty of peaches to go around for everyone starting in late April. After picking, stop by Alafia River State Park which is just minutes away for some relaxation and fun under the trees
Florida Sweeties in Dade City: U-Pick Peaches
Various orchard locations in Dade City:
Tangerine Orchard is located at 14138 Curley Rd in Dade City
Peach Orchard located at 15701 Jessamine Rd, Dade City
Visit HarvestMoon Fun Farm for their Sunflower U-Pick event which usually opens in May–you can pick flowers through the maze-like paths and bring home a beautiful bouquet for yourself or a loved one! For more information about farm activities and to make a reservation please visit their website. They also have a petting zoo, play area, and more! You can also visit their Facebook page here for updates .
Upicktopia in Masaryktown: a variety of u-pick strawberries, veggies, and citrus from October to June
Upicktopia has a variety of fruits and vegetables available for u-pick, including strawberries, cucumbers, kale, and tangerines. You’ll want to check their Facebook page before you go to see what they have available for u-pick as it changes.
Wish Farms in Plant City: U-Pick Blackberries coming soon
1301 Frontage Road S, Plant City 33563 (blueberries)
Wish Farms opens its fields throughout the season for a variety of U-picks and soon, it’ll be blackberries! You can check their events page here to stay up to date .
JG Ranch is now offering u-pick blackberries. You’ll want to check in on their Facebook page to see if they are open for u-pick before you head out since the weather can change things. You can also pick an array of fresh veggies. They also have a farm stand for fresh produce!
You Pick Blueberries in Spring Hill: U-pick blueberries, sunflowers and flowers
You Pick Blueberries in Spring Hill is offering u-pick blueberries and flowers. They’ll also sometimes have some greens for u-pick like kale, collards, and spinach. Be on the lookout for food trucks and other vendors on site.
Starkey Blueberry Farm in New Port Richey: U-pick blueberries, sunflowers, and zinnias
Starkey Blueberry Farm has reopened for the season, offering u-pick blueberries, sunflowers, and zinnias. Check their Facebook page for daily updates on availability before heading out.
A Land of Delight Natural Farm and Nursery in Plant City: U-Pick red and white mulberries and more
A Land of Delight Natural Farm hosts a regular farmers market and u-pick. They are offering u-pick mulberries and veggies right now. The market has plenty of fresh produce, honey, fruit trees, and so much more. Check their Facebook page here for updates.
Three Sons Farms is now offering u-pick sunflowers along with a chance to purchase milkshakes and strawberry shortcakes as a treat after picking your own beautiful sunflower bouquet!
Sanchez Farms is opening its fields for u-pick flowers on select days in while supplies last. They will have Ranunculus:$2.00 per stem, Stock: $1.50 per stem, Snapdragon: $1.00 per stem, and Sunflowers: $2.00 per stem.
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton: U-Pick flowers and green beans
Hunsader Farms is now offering a farmers market along with u-pick flowers and green beans. Their farmers market is now open on weekends and you can also visit with some of the animals! Visit their Facebook page for the latest updates .
Whiteheads Blueberry Farm offers u-pick blueberries during the season. It’s located near LEGOLAND Florida and Peppa Pig Theme Park, so it’s a great side trip on the way home.
Albritton Farms opened their blueberry u-pick season on March 23 and is open for u-pick blueberries on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am- 1 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am-2 pm through May 19, 2024. While their berries are not certified organic, they say they do not use harmful chemicals. They also mention that their fields are stroller-friendly.
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