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Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in Houston area of Texas in 2025, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blackberries that we know of in this area.
Not all areas of a state have blackberries 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!
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Berryland Farms of Texas - blackberries, blueberries, cucumbers, figs, peppers, plums, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food 2877 Fm 1941 Road, Winnie, TX 77665. Phone: 713-551-6360. Email: mikendiana33@yahoo.com. Open: mid-May thru mid July; Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm; Depending on mother nature we are hoping that we will have BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, FLOWERS, TOMATOES, SQUASH, CUCUMBERS AND OTHER VEGETABLES ready to pick in early May; always CLOSED Sunday and Monday. Directions: Coming from Houston area on I-10 east, take exit #819 \\(Stuckey\\\'s\\), stay on service road 2 12 miles, turn right on N. Pear Orchard Road., travel 5 12 miles to Berryland Farms. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. First come first serve. . Pear Orchard Road., travel 5 1/2 miles to Berryland Farms. . Blackberries ripen in May Blueberries, Tomatoes and other vegetables ripen from June until mid July; Figs ripen around the first of July. Please visit our website for more information. We also have a pumpkin patch, corn maze and other fall activities in the fall! Note: as of 2022, they have discontinued Fall activities. (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: April 13, 2018) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Fort Bend County
Blessington Farms - blackberries, blueberries, flowers, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, jumping pillow, ziplines, train rides (train on a track), trike track, pedal kart track, mining for gems, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX 77476. Phone: (832) 444-8717. Email: info@blessingtonfarms.com. Open: hours, days and dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Blessington Farms Facebook page. With strawberries grown hydroponically, you can pick standing up, so less bending over and strain on your backFarm Funland activities for kids (hay rides, Sand Mountain, barrel train rides, animal encounter with heritage breed chickens, big slides, pedal cars, Fall Festival and more).Pick your own blueberries and thornless blackberriesPumpkin Patch & Fall Harvest FestivalFishing in a beautiful pondFarm Funland: Outside adventures for the entire family including hay rides, giant slides, hay maze, barrel train ride, pedal cars, sand mountain, nature play area, steer roping, pony hops, and animal encounters (including chickens, miniature goats, camels, mini-donkeys and zebu)Shaded picnic areasThe perfect place to visit for school field tripsBlueberries: May to June, Blackberries: JuneNEW...we are growing Fall vegetables for our Farmer's MarketComing September! [ Clic.. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Galveston County
Fruits and Such Orchard - blueberries, blackberries, peaches 6309 Avenue U (at Bowerman), Dickinson, TX 77539. Phone: 832-443-6733. Email: fruitsandsuch@verizon.net. Open: Monday to Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday open all day, as ALWAYS WITH ANY FARM, check their page before you go . Click here for a map and directions. Pick-your-own Blueberries, Blackberries and Peach orchard. Blueberries starrt in April, Blackberries are typically ready starting in early May. Herb Garden. Tomatoes, zucchini and other vegetables, Flowers. [ ] (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) Comments from a visitor on July 03, 2013: "Great time at this little orchard in Dickinson! Great breeze off the Gulf made the hot day not too bad. Good number of peach trees - lots of variety! Plums too! Several varieties of tomatoes and blackberries. Great deal on bay leaf trees. They keep their Facebook page very up to do and and questions quickly." Comments from a visitor on June 09, 2011: "Just wanted to add a comment so there'd be a more recent one under their information and people will be able to see they're still current in operation. My family and I have visited Renee and Wilson at Fruits N' Such Orchard several times already this Spring/Summer, and have already enjoyed blackberries, tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, cantaloupe.. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Grimes County
Family Farm Strawberry and Vegetable Garden - follows organic methods, strawberries, blackberries, vegetables 11351 County Road 203, Plantersville, TX 77363. Phone: 936-894-2766. Email: nfo@familyfarmtexas.com. Open: year round on Tuesday through Sunday from 8am to 5pm, closed on Monday. Directions: Take highway 105 to Plantersville Turn South on FM 1774, go 1 mile turn Left on County Road 203 go 1.5 miles we are on the Left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Family Farm Strawberry and Vegetable Garden Facebook page. 5 miles we are on the Left. We are a natural grower. We use organic methods (but we are not certified!) No pesticides or chemicals are used on our vegetables and fruit. Our food is all natural and grown with sunshine, water and care. They have a Pumpkin Patch OPENING the last SATURDAY in SEPTEMBER. Pick a pumpkin fresh off the vine. There is nothing like a truly fresh pumpkin. Our pumpkin patch is always busting over with pumpkins and gourds. Beautiful!!! Just Beautiful!!! Activities include: Garden Tours, Farm Tours, Pavilion Rentals, Fishing, Cabin Rentals, Seasonal fruit and veg Picking, Pumpkin Painting, Educational Tours, Hayrides, On site Store, Events - Indoor or Outdoor Private Areas, Group Discounts. Formerly called Jollisant Farms . (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Harris County
Atkinson Farm - strawberries and blackberries 3217 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, TX 77388. Phone: 832-381-8202. Email: Atkinsonfarms@yahoo.com. Open: March 1 to October 31; Monday through Friday 10 - 6 and Sunday 10 - 2. Directions: Just 3 minutes from Old Town Spring. Take I-45 North, Exit FM 2920 - Spring Cypress Road, Go west 2.0 miles on Spring Cypress Rd, Look for sign on the left. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard . \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard . Take I-45 North, Exit FM 2920 - Spring Cypress Road, Go west 2.0 miles on Spring Cypress Rd, Look for sign on the left. [ ] (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) Comments from a visitor on April 28, 2011: "had a great time picking strawberries with my kids. the ladies in the market were friendly and helpful. good selection of fresh produce." [ Click here to update the listing ]
Harvest Season Farm - Blackberries, blueberries, figs, jujube (Asian dates), Asian pears and Asian persimmons (Shizi), 21110 Bauer Hockley Road, Tomball, TX 77377. Phone: 281-351-7676. Email: info@harvestseasonfarm.com. Open: Saturdays 10AM to 2PM, 10 am to 12 pm on July 4th, Hours change based upon crop availability, Events are by appointment only. Directions: The orchard is approximately 30 miles northwest of Houston off Highway 290, or 7 miles west of Tomball off FM 2920. Key map page 326, section B. From Houston: \\(Approximately 30 miles\\) Travel northwest on Highway 290 past 1960 \\(7.3 miles\\) to Mueschke Road. Turn north on Mueschke Road and go 3.2 miles to Bauer Hockley Road. At the Matt Family Orchard sign turn west and proceed 1 mile, through the green pipe gate. Go to the green barn. Click here for a map and directions. Key map page 326, section B. From Houston: (Approximately 30 miles) Travel northwest on Highway 290 past 1960 (7.3 miles) to Mueschke Road. Turn north on Mueschke Road and go 3.2 miles to Bauer Hockley Road. At the Matt Family Orchard sign turn west and proceed 1 mile, through the green pipe gate. Go to the green barn. Click here for directions and a map. Pick your own fresh fruit ripened on the tree. We are an organic orchard that has seasonal fruit: Blueberries, Blackberries, Asian Pears, Jujube's, Fig's, Very sweet Citrus, Some Pomegranate's, Persimmons, and very rare Mustang Grapes (Vitis mustangensis). We occasionally source organic Strawberries and Raspberries. Due to Covid-19 we have lost some of our labor force and are bouncing back to help take care of your organic fruit needs- Please be patient. We also have picnic facilities, camp fire area with wood and a BBQ pit area. We are only open on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm. Sometimes closed for holidays and private events. Groups .. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Neal's Berry Farm and Farmer's Market - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, beets, blackberries, carrots, figs, Muscadines, grapes, kale, peas, peaches, nectarines, flowers, sunflowers, zinnias, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties 21104 Binford Road, Waller, TX 77484. Phone: (346) 412-5844. Email: noemail@noemail.com. Open: Call for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Neal's Berry Farm and Farmer's Market Facebook page. Farm is only open early May through early Fall, closed rest of the year; Blackberry season is typically: Early May through July; Fig season is typically: End of June through early FallBronze Fry Scuppernong Muscadine Grape and Black Muscadine Grape season typically late July through early FallCheck website before coming to make sure we are open that day;We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsFarm admission $3, ages 2 and upPick all fruit in our re-usable picking box, sold for $2 each, which holds about ten poundsCash preferred for entry/box fees; cards or cash OK for all other purchasesTo pick zinnias, sunflowers and eggplant, please bring your own shearsAlways check Facebook or "Updates" tab on website before coming-we may be picked out or rained outInstagram @nealsberryfarm(UPDATED.. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Jasper County
Brown's Berry Farm - No pesticides are used, blueberries, blackberries Private Road 7022, Bon Wier, TX . Phone: 409-420-0461. Open: Our blueberries are usually available from the end of May through July; PLEASE CALL everytime you want to pick - picking conditions can change day to day. Click here for a map and directions. We are a pesticide free Blueberry/Blackberry farm, with 500 blueberry & 100 blackberry bushes. U pick OR We pick. Also organic yard eggs & yummy veggies!!! We sell our "blues" in pints or gallons and you can u-pick them, or we can pick them. PLEASE CALL for up to the day picking conditions. . We are a pesticide free Blueberry farm, with 1100 blueberry bushes. We are U pick or We pick. Our opening day is always the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, and tuns the entire month of June. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Montgomery County
P-6 Farms - Blackberries, honey, farm market, restrooms, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, tours of the operation, group tours 9963 Pooles Road, Montgomery, TX 77356. Phone: 936-597-6062. Email: poole.carey@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-45 in Conroe: Exit highway 105 and go west to Montgomery, about 15 miles. We are 2.3 miles from downtown Montgomery. Turn right on the 2nd road past the high school and stadium, Pooles Road From highway 6 in Navasota: Exit highway 105, about 20 miles. We are about 5 miles from the blinking light in Dobbin. Turn left on Pooles Rd, across from the cellular tower \\(look for our sign on the left\\). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. P-6 Farms Facebook page. Pumpkin We are 2.3 miles from downtown Montgomery. Turn right on the 2nd road past the high school and stadium, Pooles Road From highway 6 in Navasota: Exit highway 105, about 20 miles. We are about 5 miles from the blinking light in Dobbin. Turn left on Pooles Rd, across from the cellular tower (look for our sign on the left). . Blackberries in April/May. The annual Blooms and berries festival is (in 2018) April 21st & 22nd, April 28th & 29th, May 5th & 6th on Saturdays: 10 AM to 7 PM and Sundays: Noon - 5PM. With U-PICK 'EM, COW TRAIN, FARM ANIMALS, BUNNY VILLAGE, FERRIS WHEEL, HAY RIDE, KIDDIE WHIP, JUMPING PILLOW, FRIENDLY FIRE, DUCK RACES, TUG 'O WAR, RAT ROLLERS, WHEEL BARROW RACES, TIRE MOUNTAIN, APPLE BLASTERS, ROCKN WILLYS, TUBE SLIDES, ROLLER SLIDE, TETHER BALL, POOLE'S PEAK, JUST a small sample of our Mouthwatering Treats: BBQ SANDWICHES, SAUSAGE, KETTLE CORN, BERRY SPECIALTIES. . (UPDATED: April 28, 2025,.. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Jackson Fruit Farm - Blackberries (mid May - July) Holly Grove Road, Livingston, TX . Phone: 936-685-4658. Email: jfarms@samlink.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me; last reported hours were mid April though May. Directions: From Livingston, 10 miles South on Hwy 146, turn left on Holly Grove Road, 5 miles and turn left to farm. Or, from Livingston, 8 miles East on Hwy 943, turn on Holly Grove Road, 5 miles to farm. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Or, from Livingston, 8 miles East on Hwy 943, turn on Holly Grove Road, 5 miles to farm. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Trinity County
Trinity Acres U-Pick Blueberry Farm - blackberries, blueberries and prepicked produce 10356 S. State Highway 94, Trinity, TX 75862. Phone: 832-475-7785. Open: see their page. Directions: From the intersection of Robb street and State hwy 94 in Trinity, go 5&12 miles east on hwy 94. Located on left at the corner of Bluebonnet Ridge road, At the 4 rail white vinyl fence. From Glendale go 1&12 miles west on hwy 94,located on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Located on left at the corner of Bluebonnet Ridge road, At the 4 rail white vinyl fence. From Glendale go 1&1/2 miles west on hwy 94,located on right. . Crops are usually available in May, June, July. Blackberries May 15 to June 07; Blueberries June 01 to July 15. Formerly called Bluebonnet Berries. (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Walker County
Bius Berry Farms - No pesticides are used, blackberries, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, picnic area you may bring your own food Timberwilde Subdivision, Huntsville, TX 77340. Phone: 936-291-7552. Email: info@bnbtex.com. Open: Blueberries should begin to ripen the second week of May; Blackberries should ripen in June; Please, call or email us for days and times to pick your own before you come out. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We do not use pesticides on the crops[ ] (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: April 29, 2015) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Waller County
Blessington Farms - blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, jumping pillow, pedal kart track, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info) 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX 77476. Phone: 832-444-8717. Email: info@blessingtonfarms.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Blessington Farms Facebook page. Strawberries December to March, Blackberries and Blueberries May to JulyCome slide down a giant slide, feed the camels, pet the goats and even get an amazing pic in our bluebonnet patchSooooo much to do and soooooo much fun to be hadCome see us! Field trip or birthday party reservation?? We are booking now for April and May...make yours todaySee you soon!! Check the website for additional details and updates BEFORE you make the trip( (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) UPDATE: April 14, 2018) (ADDED: March 07, 2016) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Signature Retreat (formerly Seebu Farm) - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, 8589 Farm To Market 359, Pattison, TX 77466. Phone: (832) 818-2411. Email: ryoung159@gmail.com. Open: Mid May to mid June May 15 thru June 15; Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals[ ] (UPDATED: April 28, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: May 11, 2019) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Blackberry
Blackberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
Blackberries typically peak during June in the South
of the U.S., and in July in the north and in Canada. Crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part
of the state you are located. In order to produce good local Blackberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions.
See this page for a list of blackberry festivals around the U.S.
Before you leave to go to the farm:
Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
Leave early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Blackberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to
bring containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Blackberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans
with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun.
Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.
Tips on How to Pick Blackberries
There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless! Obviously, the thornless are easier to pick, but some people claim the thorny
varieties are sweeter. With the thorny plants, you want to reach into the plant in the gaps, so you don't need to touch anything but the berry you're after,
avoiding the thorns.
A ripe blackberry is deep black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. If the berry is
red or purple, it's not ripe yet.
Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Unlike strawberries, blackberries are usually
pretty tough, I dump mine into the bucket. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.
General Picking Tips
Whether you pick Blackberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant
and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or
on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Blackberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, depending upon the
initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.
When you get home
DON'T
wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them. Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away)
Blackberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38
F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the blackberries (while they are in the fridge)!
Even under ideal conditions blackberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after
purchase
Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both
Union and Confederate soldiers to "go blackberrying" to forage for blackberries to ward off the disease.
Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against
many ailments, including gout.
The blackberry leaf was also used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Culpeper, the English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in
order to "maketh the hair black".
Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals. A study at the
University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
U-pick Blackberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as Blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the
refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as
possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.