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Local U-Pick Guide

Citrus, Peach, Veggie and Berry Picking from Lakeland to Fort Myers

February 24, 2022

U-Pick outings are always memorable and the perfect way to keep it local and support our farmers! Check out a few of our favorite spots below.  As always, it's a good idea to call ahead to ensure fields are open.  Happy picking, friends!

Hunsader Farms

 

Black-Eyed Peas, Eggplant, Green Beans, Okra, Purple Hull Peas, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zipper Peas seasonally.  Hunsader Farms also offers a farm market for additional fresh produce, canned goods and more.  On the property kids can enjoy a playground and petting zoo for a fee per person. 

5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211 | (941) 331-1212 | dkhunsader@msn.com




Albritton Fruit Farms

 
U-Pick Blueberries starting in March and typically goes through May.  Ice cream truck is on site select days.  Check their FB page for opening and closing dates. 

9600 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241 ||  (941) 780-0888 



Brown's Grove Citrus and Produce

 
U-Pick citrus:  U-Pick Citrus every Friday and Saturday through January, February and March - to be determined. Customers can also enjoy a market with local goods, including honey and jams. Get updates on their FB page.  

7362 Hawkins Rd. Sarasota, FL 34219 || (941) 322-2835 ||  thtttbrown@aol.com




Dooley Groves


Florida's largest U-Pick Honeybell Grove.  U-Pick Honeybells 7 days a week, 10AM-4PM January- March (possibly April).  Red Grapefruit are also available seasonally. LOTS of other Fresh-Picked Citrus at our Country Farm Market, too! PIES! Cakes! Candy! Marmalades! Local Honey! We SHIP fruit North! 

1651 Stephens Rd. Ruskin, Florida 33570  | (813) 645-3256 | Facebook  





The Southern Peach Co. 


U-Pick sweet Florida peaches in the late Spring.  Follow their social media for updates! A small storefront with peach popsicles, peach salsa and other goods is offered at the farm.

13231 SR-674 Lithia, FL 33547 || Facebook 





Joshua Citrus

Farm tours and a seasonal veggie garden u-pick.  Farm stand includes ice cream, orange juice, jams, honey, gift baskets and more.  Additionally, every Saturday during the season guests can enjoy some great local music and local food/food trucks! Go Here for event details.  

4135 SE County Road 760, Arcadia, Florida 34266 | (800) 749-8219 | Facebook 







Honeyside Farms


We are only open for U-pick on select days, to be determined. Our harvest season is November-May. U-pick Days will be announced via email and social media.  Reserve a CSA organic produce box!

24105 SR 62 Parrish, FL, 34219  | ivandamme@honeysidefarms.com | Facebook 


Keel Farms


From January to March, visitors enjoy picking our delicious, juicy strawberries and sipping on flavorful strawberry wine in the Tasting Room. Consider roaming the rest of the farm and seeing our friendly animals, listening to live music, attending weekly trivia, and playing in our playground. We are open seven days a week and are excited to welcome visitors to pick and taste Keel Farms fruits, as well as enjoy the experience on our family-owned farm.




31 Produce 


You can venture out into our fields and pick your own fresh veggies and fruits! It doesn't get any better than harvesting your own food. Come enjoy our Incredible farm fresh country cooking, Ice cream and pies in the Cracker Shack Café! Pan for precious stones and fossils at our very own Gem panning station! Family owned & operated since 2008

18672 St Rd 31 Alva FL 33920 | (239) 313- 8213 | Facebook 


JG Ranch

With a variety of fresh produce, JG Ranch is a one-stop-shop for all your farm-to-table goods! Come check out the family-operated farm in Brooksville today! Strawberry season is November to April.  Blackberry season is April to May.

17200 Wiscon Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601 | (352) 799-0556 | Facebook