2024 Marion County, Florida Muscadine U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Muscadine U-Pick Orchards in Marion County, Florida in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for muscadines that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have muscadines orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
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Marion County
Plantland Nursery & Orchards - Muscadines, grapes, peaches, persimmons, pears, greens (mustard, collards, turnips), peas (southern)- 5256 W Anthony Rd, Ocala, FL . Phone: (352) 497-6271. Email: plantlandnurseryorchards@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: (352) 622-7179. . Open Usually available in November to February (greens), June to July (peas), July to August (grapes and pears), September to October (persimmons).Peaches started in 2009. Naturally grown Persimmons (Fuyu, Saijo and Tanenashi) and Muscadine grapes (Bronze and black)
Taylor Gardens Nursery - No pesticides are used, blackberries, grapes, Muscadines, grapes, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals 12871 NE 7th Avenue, Sparr, FL 32113. Phone: 352-629-0980. Email: taylorgardens@embarqmail.com. Open: our hours are by appointment only; Call; We will do our best to accomodate you. Directions: Taylor Gardens Nursery is on the south side of Highway 329 between Old Jacksonville Road and 441. Look for the Taylor Gardens Nursery sign on the north side of the road - and the U-pick sign on the south side! We\'re just off 329 on the little dirt road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit card s, Visa, MasterCard. Taylor Gardens Nursery . is on the south side of Highway 329 between Old Jacksonville Road and 441. Look for the sign on the north side of the road - and the U-pick sign on the south side! We're just off 329 on the little dirt road. Blackberries are available in June and July; Grapes are available in late July, August and early September. We do not use pesticides on the crops. also carries a wide range of native and ornamental plants for your landscaping and butterfly gardening. Come and pick some delicious, pesticide free muscadines. There are several varieties all good for eating, juice, jam, wine. We will be open most days from 9am to 2pm. If you need to come in earlier or later, please call us at 352 629 0980 and we will try to accommodate you. BEST TO CALL us before you come in to make sure we are here.
Types of Grapes
There are several; types of grapes:
Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds
Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked
Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
To harvest grapes, carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit
or the surrounding vines.