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 If you find anything outdated or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anything out-of-date, wrong or not working -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 February 2019, and
other timely information:
Notes for February 2019: Not much growing outside at this
time of year, unless 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 start. See your state harvest calendar
. And this is a good time to learn how to preserve foods ahead of the season,
like making applesauce or jam. 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.
It is also a great time of year and easy 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
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Easter will be April 21, 2019
- if you want to take your
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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!
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!
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)
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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. "
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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!