Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Desoto and Hardee counties, west Florida? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Desoto and Hardee counties, west 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
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 I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!
What's in season in June 2019, and other timely information:
Notes for June 2019: Summer is here and that means Strawberry season is going strong in the north (finished in the South). Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, figs and peaches are here (in mid-May to mid July in the South, and late June, July and August in the North). Tomatoes, corn and other vegetables will follow, too. Check your area's specific crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.
See these pages to find a local Strawberry Festival, Peach festival or a Blueberry festival. We have a guide to peach varieties here. Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for strawberries, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, corn etc.
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. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now. They have all copied their information form here and usually do not ever update. Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!
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Desoto and Hardee counties, west Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2019, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
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).NOTE: The exit numbers on the Interstates have changed, but we have no way of knowing what the new correct exit numbers are until the farmers correct their listings; so be sure to ask when you call the farms!
- 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
- Farm markets, roadside stands,
- Local meat, milk, eggs, local honey, horse riding, farm B&B's etc.
Desoto County
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A.L.L. Blueberries, LLC - blueberries, porta-potties are
available
3151 Sw Gator Trail, Arcadia, FL 34266. Phone: (863) 993-3686. Alternate Phone: (863) 990-1739. Email: [email protected]. Open: During the off - season, we open our field as the blueberries are become ready; Please see our Facebook page for more details; Our regular harvest time is mid - April through the end of May. Directions: Hwy 72 to Gator Trail. Two miles to field on right. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: February 18, 2017) (UPDATED: October 05, 2016) (UPDATED: May 30, 2016)(UPDATED: April 28, 2016) (ADDED: April 26, 2015) - Circle C Farm - blueberries,
880 North Johnson Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266. Phone: 239-908-8589. Alternate Phone: 239-248-9254. Email: [email protected]. Open: 8am till 4pm, Monday thru Sunday, mid-May for 1 week only. Directions: cross street highway 17 and west Gibson, Arcadia FL. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: May 27, 2016) (ADDED: May 14, 2016) -
English Lake Farm- blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, other
citrus, peaches, mangos, avocados, permissions, already-picked produce
7288 South West Lime Drive, Ft. Ogden, FL 34267. Phone: 863-990-6164. Alternate Phone: 863-494-0911. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 5pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 8am to 5pm. Directions: Call for detailed directions to the farm. Off of Highway 17, halfway between Punta Gorda and Arcadia. For a map to our farm, click here. Blueberries are available March 15th until June. Payment: Cash, Check. It looks like this year's crop will be a great one and the peaches are also on the way to getting ripe. Come on out while the weather is still not too hot. We're looking forward to seeing all our old friends and to making a lot more! We also have a limited supply of raw Orange Blossom Honey as well as a selection of jams and jellies. We have for U-Pick: Peaches - May, June; Blueberries - April, May, June; Persimmons - July, August; Citrus - November, December, Jan., Feb; Honeybells, Meyer Lemons,Ruby Red Grapefruit, Tangerines, Tangelos; Avocados - July, August. (UPDATED: May 2, 2017, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on September 16, 2010: "I went there this summer on several occasions and even brought along a gaggle of friends, to pick the most delicious and BIG blueberries!! Farmer Walter and his lovely wife are still there. Additional veggies available in smaller quantities, just call and ask. SPOKE WITH WALTER TODAY: The next crop will be CITRUS (HONEYBELLS, MYER LEMONS, ETC) starting Dec.2010. Walter also grows lots of fun things like apples, watermelons, avocado, persimmon, peaches and sells trees too, during the season. Very close to Punta Gorda / Pt Charlotte. " -
Ryder Berries, LLC - blueberries, U-pick and already picked
2490 Sw Gator Trail, Arcadia, FL 34266. Phone: (863) 990-7671. Alternate Phone: (863) 990-1586. Fax: 9412967877. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturday and Sunday, from 8 am to 8 pm beginning May 6, 2017 until the end of the season. Directions: From Arcadia: Highway 72 W to Horse Creek Bridge. Turn left on Gator Trail and go 1 1/2 miles to 2490 SW Gator Trail, Arcadia, FL. From Pt. Charlotte: Kings Highway to highway 72, turn left, then turn left on Gator Trail and go 1 1/2 miles to 2490 SW Gator Trail, Arcadia. From Sarasota: Highway 72 (Clarke Road) to three miles inside Desoto County Line. Just before Horse Creek bridge, turn right on Gator Trail and go 1 1/2 miles to 2490 SW Gator Trail, Arcadia.Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (UPDATED: May 02, 2017) (ADDED: May 05, 2016) - Sandhill Citrus - U-Pick Citrus Grove
6014 County Road 760, Arcadia, FL 34266. Phone: 863-780-4302. Does anyone have more information or current status? If so, please write me!
Hardee County
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Center Hill Farm - peas, strawberries,
2949 Center Hill Road, Bowling Green, FL 33834. Phone: 863-781-6900. Alternate Phone: 863-781-6901. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Picking strawberries until the end of March. Payment: Cash, only. Center Hill Farm U-Pick offers a wide variety of produce throughout the year, featuring u-pick strawberries during the winter months. (UPDATED: May 4, 2017, JBS) - Jack Green Farms - blueberries
1250 Broadus Williams Road, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890. Phone: (863) 375-4901 Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in May. Open: Monday to Sunday, 7 am to 7 pm Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: April 20, 2015, JBSFDACS) - Gardner Farm - strawberries, tomatoes, other
vegetables,
160 Fish Branch Road, Gardner , FL 33890. Phone: 863-781-5273. Email: [email protected]. Open: Call before you come; Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm; Closed Sunday and Monday, and on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years day. Directions: 10 miles south of Zolfo Springs, 9 miles north of arcadia, on highway 17. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December. Strawberries, vegetables and citrus available November 1 thru June 1, blueberries April, May, June; grapes not available till 2010 and wine in 2012. Payment: Cash, only. oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons available November through May. EZ-pick will be available starting in 2010. Tropical and Landscaping plants now available, and strawberry plants. (UPDATED: April 20, 2015, JBSFDACS)
For availability of other non pyo crops (berries, vegetables, etc.) in Florida, click here!
Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)