Blueberry Picking In Central Florida | 2022
It’s the perfect time to go blueberry picking in Orlando! Support local farms by visiting U-Pick Farms in the Central Florida area to pick your own blueberries, strawberries, citrus fruits, flowers, and more. The local farmers at U-Pick Farms invite you for an authentic Florida farm experience. After a mid-day outing with your significant other, family, friends, etc. finish up by making homemade jam, pie, or sangria with the fresh fruits of your hard day’s work.
Here’s what is in season:
Blueberries: April – May
Strawberries: December – March
Citrus Fruits: Winter months
Flowers: Spring and Fall
Blueberry Farms in Central Florida
Southern Hill Farms
16651 Schofield Rd. Clermont, FL 34714
Blueberries: March or April-May
Strawberries: December – March
Flowers: Spring, Fall, Winter
Peaches: April
You may forget that you’re in Florida while enjoying the fresh air, gorgeous hills, and shining sun at this family-owned and operated farm. Picking blueberries, sunflowers, strawberries, and peaches at this family farm in Clermont. This local farm has always been synonymous with blueberries. In 2021 the farm also began offering u-pick strawberries, which have returned for the year of 2022. Pick a pound of strawberries for $4 per pound or bring home your own bouquet of freshly picked sunflowers. There are over 40 acres of blueberry bushes on 120 acres of land and 10 varieties to choose from. We’re sure you’ll find something that floats your boat.
JG Ranch
17200 Wiscon Rd. Brooksville, FL 34601
Strawberries: November – April
Blueberries: April – May
Blackberries: May – June
For U-Pick customers, you can enjoy fruit picking for 9 months out of the year. This family-owned farm is far enough away from the city for you to truly hone in on your relaxation muscles. JG Ranch is notorious for over having over 60,000 strawberry plants. Make sure you check their Facebook page or call ahead to confirm availability and hours before heading over there.
A Patch Of Blue Blueberry Picking
2316 Carrington Dr. Orlando, FL 32807
One of Orlando’s best-kept secrets, A Patch of Blue, is right under your nose just east of Baldwin Park. You can pick strawberries in the first few months of the year, and blueberries beginning in late March or early April. Visit their Facebook Page for daily picking times based on what is in season.
Far Reach Ranch Blueberries
1255 S Dora Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778
Strawberries: December -March
Blueberries: Season March-May
The farm is a little off the beaten path and was established over 70 years ago as a cattle ranch. It became a blueberry farm in 1994 with the planting of a few acres. The fields of blueberries have grown to several dozen acres with multiple varieties of berries. Visit their Facebook Page for the latest updates and info.
Blueberry Hill Farm Blueberry Picking
5000 Berry Groves Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
Blueberries: March-May
Do you want to pick organic blueberries? Make your way to Blueberry Hill Farm in Clermont, Florida. Here you can pick organically grown blueberries. The farm also offers sunflowers for U-Pick customers. While you’re there, you can typically also buy blueberry plants to take home if you want to try growing your own for a little blueberry patch in your own backyard. You may even be able to open your own U-Pick blueberry farm one day. You’d probably prefer to keep it simple and visit when you need more blueberries though.
Blueberry Picking Is A Fun Family Activity
As you can see, there’s no shortage of blueberry picking farms in the Central Florida area. Whether blueberries are your sole conquest or you’re looking for strawberries, citrus fruits, peaches, or flowers, this guide will allow you to navigate through it all. We are currently in prime blueberry picking season in Florida. Make sure you grab the kids and head over to one of our many family-owned farms for some fun in the sun. Don’t forget to check the individual Facebook pages for each farm, granted they have one or give them a call before you walk out the door. You’ll want to be certain that you can pick the fruits and flowers that you have your heart set on.
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