The Orlando area may not have the farms and orchards it once did, with development and the surge in population absorbing the agricultural lands, but there is still plenty of opportunity to get back to nature and pick your own fruits and vegetables — a true farm-to-table experience. There is always something in season and ready for harvest at these U-Pick Farms near Orlando.
Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, FL
One of the popular crops in the area is blueberries and we were told that the University of Florida has developed several varieties of blueberries that can withstand our long hot summers and short cool winters. Strawberries are plentiful in Central Florida too. Some of the farms also offer peaches, figs, grapes and watermelon, depending upon the season.
U-Pick suggestions:
- Call the farm first or look on the farm’s Facebook page to check on produce availability and hours of operation
- Dress comfortably, wear closed toe shoes, hats and sunscreen
- Be aware that there may be insects at these farms (after all, they are farms) so if members of your family are allergic to insects such as bees, take precautions.
- If you plan to spend the day, bring a cooler to keep berries and produce fresh
- Children should be supervised at all times
- And of course, no pets (other than service dogs) are allowed
The following is a selection of U-Pick farms near the Orlando area. We’ve included contact information, so you can double check what’s available before you visit.
U-Pick Farms near Orlando
Beck’s Brothers Blueberries
12500 Overstreet Road, Windermere
407-656-4353
April through May: Blueberries
Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during season
Bekemeyer Family Farm LLC
1055 E. Story Road, Winter Garden
407-917-8098
November to June: Strawberries
Blueberry Hill Farm
5000 Berry Groves Road, Clermont
863-944-1401
April through May: Blueberries
Call to get updates on when they will open for the season
Southern Hill Farms blueberry picking in Clermont, Florida
Chapman’s Berries
75 Note Road, St. Cloud
321-624-9482
March to June: Blueberries
Open through the week
Claire Berries Blueberry Farm
18751 Lake Pickett Road, Orlando
407-365-6631
May to June: Blueberries
Check Facebook page for opening date
Copeland Nursery
8335 County Road, Clermont
352-394-3686
April through May: Peaches
Check Facebook page for opening date
Deer Park Peaches
6900 Kempfer Road, St. Cloud
321-288-3030
Early April through May: Peaches
Check Facebook for fruit availability
Far Reach Ranch
1255 S. Dora Blvd., Tavares
352-343-7389
April- May: Blueberries
Heather Oaks Farms
4240 Christmas Lake, Lady Lake
352-753-1184
Organic fruits and seasonal vegetables, chicken and quail eggs
March through May: Blueberries; February through May: strawberries reblooming; November: Strawberry picking; August: Muscadine grapes; August: Persimmons
King Grove Organic Farm
19714 CR 44A, Eustis
352-589-2469
April and May: Blueberries
Check Facebook page for opening date
Lake Apshawa Farm/Nursery
18030 W. Apshawa Road, Clermont
352-394-3313
Muscadine grapes, citrus, grape vines, fig trees; August: Grapes; November-March: Citrus
Lake Catherine Blueberries
5849 Lake Catherine Road, Groveland
352-536-4324
April through May: Blueberries
Lake Meadow Naturals
10000 Mark Adam Road, Ocoee
321-206-6262
Pick your own eggs Friday and Saturdays
Farm store with raw honey, meats, bread and cultured vegetables
A Natural Farm
23630 State Road 19, Howey-in-the-Hills
352-536-3112
November through March: Strawberries; Seasonal: Edible plants
Check website for organic agricultural. Seminars and hands-on experience for the whole family
Oak Haven Farms and Winery
32418 Avington Road, Sorrento
352-735-1996
Strawberries, Sorrento sweet onions, vegetables
Locally made wine
Pappy’s Patch U-Pick Strawberries
217 Cress Run, Oviedo
407-366-8512
December through April: Strawberries
April through June: Blueberries
Check the Facebook page for availability
Premium Peach LLC
3920 Packard Ave., St. Cloud
407-448-9958
First week of April through May: Peaches
Call for peaches availability before you go
Promise Farms LLC
36111 C.R. 44A, Eustis
352-589-5557
April to end of May: Blueberries
Check Facebook page for opening date
B & G Rucks Blueberries
1031 Oak Shore Drive, St. Cloud
407-928-1261
Mid-March to May: Blueberries
Fresh eggs, wildflower/blueberry/orange blossom honey from local beehives
Call before visiting
Oak Haven Farms & Winery
Long & Scott Farms
26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora
352-383-6900
Open seasonally for fresh vegetables as well as a fun corn maze in the fall
Showcase of Citrus
5010 US 27, Clermont
352-394-4377
Season from November through March/April; November: Grapefruit; January: Honeybells, Temple oranges, tangerines; February through April: Valencia oranges
Gift shop with local honey in various flavors, wines
Call before going: Popular tourist farm, and sometimes fruit is picked out
Southern Hills Farms
16651 Schofield Road, Clermont
321-239-3137
March to May: Blueberries (10 different varieties)
During season on the weekends, blueberry express ride, hayrides and food trucks
Check website for detailed directions
Valley View Vineyard
22310 County Road 455, Howey-in-the-Hills
352-243-4032
By appointment only (cash only)
Peaches, muscadine grapes, figs, persimmons, citrus
The Vintage Berry
2230 Sloans Ridge Road, Groveland
352-636-3682
May through June: Blackberries
Tom West Blueberries
324 E. Orlando Ave., Ocoee
407-656-3223
Mid-March to May: Blueberries
Check website or Facebook page for season opening date
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