2024 Coastal Georgia, including the Savannah area Persimmon U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Persimmon U-Pick Orchards in Coastal Georgia, including the Savannah area in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for persimmons that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have persimmons orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Liberty County

• Brewer's Christmas Tree-Blueberry Farm - blueberries, Muscadines, grapes, persimmons, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Santa appearances, saws provided, trees tied, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
  1067 Robert Hill Road, Midway, GA 31320. Phone: 912-884-5292. Open: Blueberries Monday to Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM; Sunday from 1 PM to 7 PM; Persimmons Monday to Saturday, by appointment Christmas Trees Monday to Friday. Directions: From Midway traffic light: 2miles west on US 84 Turn left on Lewis Frasier Road, go 2 miles, right on Dave Williams Road, go 0.2 mile, right on Robert Hill Road to end . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 23319/Brewer's Christmas Tree-Blueberry Farm 12 Pm to Dark Saturday and Sunday Daylight-Dark Blueberries U-pick June 20 to July 20, Daylight hours $1.50 Per quart, picking buckets provided. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, September, November, December. Persimmons (Fuyu) September to October 50 cents each Christmas Trees Friday after Thanksgiving till Christmas 2003 grower of GRAND CHAMPION CHRISTMAS TREE, Georgia State Fair in Perry, Georgia. (UPDATED: November 10, 2022, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on June 26, 2009: "Today (June 26), I made my yearly trip up the coast to pick blueberries at Brewer's. I've been to a few different farms - some a lot closer - but theirs is the best and they are the nicest people, too. They make you feel like you're a friend, not just a customer. In all my 7 years of picking there, I have never seen such huge berries on their bushes!!! They are so full with big, fat, juicy and sweet berries that the limbs are bending down. It took me three hours, but I was able to pick and choose the most perfect fruits. The prices are so reasonable - $7.50 for five quarts. Already I've eaten so many that my tongue is purple/black like a Chow! **I do want to mention for people that haven't been there that the left turn you take to get on Lewis Fraser from Hwy 84 pops up on you very quickly. The road is even kind of angled away from the main road and not marked very well. If you set your odometer from the I-95 underpass, it's approximately 8.6 miles.
  Comments from a visitor on June 3, 2008: "They are still selling blueberries at $1.00 a quart from mid June to mid-July. The man I talked to was exceptionally nice, gave me better directions for driving from my area to his, and called me back to tell me about other U-pick farms that I might want to verify out if we come up there. (It will be a 70 mile drive to their farm.) When I told him I'd be coming with my children, he told me to make sure that they got a chance to feed the sheep and bunnies before they left. Just a very nice man!"
  Comments from a visitor on June 16, 2008: "Mr and Mrs Brewer are just the nicest people! Even though we no longer live in Liberty County, we still make the 3 hour trip each year for our blueberries and Christmas trees. They encourage you to eat as much as you want while picking and will even give you a lesson on the finer points of berry "tickling!" At Christmas time they even have hay rides and visits from Santa for the kids. Their prices are very reasonable and they're always very helpful."

Tattnall County

• Sweet Georgia Fuyu Persimmons, Georgia Farm Products - No pesticides are used, persimmons, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals
  1615 Lilly Lane, Glennville, GA 30427. Phone: (912) 559-1088. Email: Sweetgeorgiafuyu@gmail.com. Open: re open for U - pick Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 4during our season October to 2nd week of November; Please call ahead as hours May vary due to rain or crop availability. Directions: We are two miles south of downtown Glennville on Highway 301. You can turn onto Lilly Lane spur right after Greater Zachariah Church Road or onto Lilly Lane closer to neighboring Folsom Farms Kitchen. Persimmons are available from the first week of October to the second week of November;. We do not use pesticides on the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, Venmo. . Alternate Phone: (912) 441-7840. . crops. Click here for our Instagram page. (UPDATED: October 14, 2022)

 

Persimmons

Persimmon Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

 

Persimmons, are a VERY tart and rare fruit.   More popular in Asia, the Asian varieties have been introduced to North America and become popular. Native North American Fuyu persimmons (shown at top right) are flattened in shape.

 

The Asia hachiya persimmons are more elongated and a bit sweeter.  All persimmons are exceedingly tart until the are dead-ripe and slight mushy in texture.

Uses:

Persimmons are typically made into jelly, but also used for their flavor in baked goods such as muffins, tarts and sauces. Persimmon berries also freeze well.

If you're looking for great, easy to follow recipes to make jelly,  see these pages:

• How to make Persimmon jelly

Harvesting Season:

The exact timing of Persimmon harvest can vary depending on your location and climate, but it generally occurs in the summer months. In most regions, you can expect to start harvesting Persimmons from late July to early August.

Persimmons are an unusual fruit because they actually DO ripen after being harvested. In fact, it is BEST to pick the persimmons while they are hard, and allow them to ripen and soften in a cool basement. This avoid bug and bird danage.

Determining Ripeness:

Ripe Persimmons are soft, almost mushy, and have a bright orange color.

How to pick or harvest:

To harvest Persimmons, simply hold the branch beneath and gently pluck them off with your fingers. It's best to place a container or basket beneath the branch to catch them if they fall.

Handling and Storage:

After harvesting, sort through the fruit and remove any damaged or overripe ones. Store them in a shallow container, preferably in a single layer, to prevent crushing and allow for proper airflow. Refrigerate them when they become ripe and soft; consume them within a few days for optimal freshness. If you have an abundant harvest, consider freezing them for longer-term storage.

 

 

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