Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida U-Pick Farms - 2021 PickYourOwn.org

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop.

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in January 2021, and other timely information:

Notes for January 2021: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are ripe, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall  See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Gilcrest and Levy counties, North Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2021, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map. For other areas in northern Florida see the area list on this page.

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). 
Blueberries start in early April!

• Florida's fruit and vegetable festivals
• Florida citrus harvest calendar (when to go pick oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes)
• Other crop availability / harvest schedule - click here

Gilchrist County

• Fuyu Persimmons by Baumer - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, persimmons, U-pick and already picked
  5671 NW 165 St, Trenton, FL 32693. Phone: (352) 535-5053. Email: [email protected]. Open: April and May for Blue berries August 15 thru October for persimmons Monday thru Saturday call for appointment 352 pm to 535 pm to 5053. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. April and May for Blue berries Aug 15 thru October for persimmons. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: November 08, 2020)
• Steph-Lo - No pesticides are used blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  11120 SE 80th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669. Phone: (352) 472-4740. Alternate Phone: (786) 255-6344. Fax: 3524725652. Email: [email protected]. Open: starting May 23, 2019 on Thursday and Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm; call for other hours. Directions: Gainesville: Newberry Road west (SR 26) to Newberry, 3 mi past the traffic light in Newberry turn left (south) on Alachua SW 298 St/ Gilchrist SE 90th Avenue Drive 4 mi south on the paved road, turn right onto SE 110 Street for 1 mi (dirt road), turn left on SE 80th Avenue Trenton: Newberry Road east (SR 26) to Gilchrist 337/ Addy Jones Road. Turn right on 337 and drive for 5 mi with 5 curves in the road. The pavement ends at SE 70th Avenue and SE 110 Street Drive 1 mi and turn right on SE 80th Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries, May 18 to June 30. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We do not use any pesticides or fertilizers on our blueberries. These are old varieties planted in 1986 & 1988. They are not cold tolerant but drought & heat tolerant. SE 80th Ave on Newberry Road will not take you to our farm.  The ONLY pyo crops offered are Blueberries.  (UPDATED: May 19, 2019)

Levy County

• Brad's Organic Blueberries - ORGANIC, blueberries, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food)
  7450 NE 135th Street, Bronson, FL 32621. Phone: 352 486 4367. Email: [email protected]. Open: Wednesdays to Saturdays from 8 am to 8 pm in June. Directions: Located off of Highway 337, 5 miles north of Bronson, Florida and 9 miles south of Newberry, Florida. Turn west on 138th Lane (a paved road) and go 7 tenths of a mile to 72nd Court (a dirt drive), turn left and follow to the parking area through the open gate. For a map to our farm, click here. U-pick Blueberries on weekends in June. Payment: Cash, Check. Blueberry Plants are sold year round. Call for information and to schedule an appointment    
  Comments from a visitor: "I just went to Brad's today, and you pick 'em blueberries are $3/pound this year. Mighty tasty, though! Thanks for the site, I just found it today and love it!"
• Fuyu Persimmons by Baumer - blueberries, muscadine grapes, peaches, persimmons, U-pick and already picked
  5671 Nw 165th St, Trenton, FL 32693. Phone: 352 535 5053. Alternate Phone: 352 535 5879. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday thru Saturday, 8am to 7pm during harvest dates; Please call for open seasons. Directions: Trenton west on highway 26 for 3.6 miles, turn left on highway 341 for 2.4 miles turn left on 165th .5 mile on left. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. We do not use any sprays for weeds nor bugs. (UPDATED: October 25, 2016) (UPDATED: April 29, 2016).
• Nonies Thornless Blackberries - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
  Williston, FL 32696. Called the number listed, left message. Received a call back from owner who said they no longer do blackberries (or anything else). (UPDATED: May 14, 2019)
• Red, White & Blues Farm  - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
  3250 Ne 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696. Phone: (352) 529-0594. Alternate Phone: 772-260-3883. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Heading North on highway 27 Turn Left on NE 140th Ct. (at the BP Station) Turn Right onto 40th Street Make an immediate Left onto Upick Lane .06 miles and the Farm is on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (UPDATED: May 28, 2017, JBS) (ADDED: February 16, 2015)
• Swanson Vineyards - muscadine grapes
  5650 NE 190th Avenue, Williston , FL 32696. Phone: 352-528-4181 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: call for availability Payment: Cash, only.

For availability of other crops (berries, vegetables, etc.)  in Florida, click here!