2024 Salt Lake City, Provo and Surrounding Counties in Utah Raspberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Raspberry U-Pick Orchards in Salt Lake City, Provo and Surrounding Counties in Utah in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for raspberries that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have raspberries 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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Utah County

• McBrides Briar Patch - Uses integrated pest management practices, blackberries, currants (red), currants (black), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food
  1849 S. 2100 W, Mapleton, UT 84664. Phone: (801) 367-0755. Email: mcbridejoyce69@gmail.com. Open: Typical raspberry and blackberry season is from the first of August into October until we have a good frost; In season hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: From I-15 take the 257 B exit to US 6 East toward Price. Turn left onto East Center Street, Spanish Fork. Continue onto North 1430 East. Turn right onto 400 North \(UT-147 E\) for about 1 12 miles. 400 North Spanish Fork, changes to 1600 South Mapleton at the Rail Road tracks. Turn right onto 2100 West. Our home is the third farm on the right. Or come south on Highway 89 through Springville to 1600 South, Mapleton. Turn Right. Turn left on 2100 West. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/Master, Venmo. From I-15 take the 257 B exit to US 6 East toward Price. Turn left onto East Center Street, Spanish Fork. Continue onto North 1430 East. Turn right onto 400 North (UT-147 E) for about 1 1/2 miles. 400 North Spanish Fork, changes to 1600 South Mapleton at the Rail Road tracks. Turn right onto 2100 West. Our home is the third farm on the right. Or come south on Highway 89 through Springville to 1600 South, Mapleton. Turn Right. Turn left on 2100 WestCurrents usually come on in June or July; Text for information;. We use integrated pest management practices(UPDATED: August 18, 2023)
  Comments from a visitor on August 03, 2019: "Their Facebook page says "We will have Strawberries and Currents available for picking some time in June. Our Raspberries usually start producing in late July or early August. ".
  Comments from a visitor on August 03, 2010: "This place was wonderful! We want to go back every year!" You can read about the visitor's experience at her blog"
• MJ Millers Farm and Orchard - beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, melons, nectarines, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
  5759 W 11300 South, Payson, UT 84651. Phone: 801-465-2493. Email: mjmillersfarmandorchard@gmail.com. Open: Summer and Fall days are Monday thru Friday, 7 am til 7 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: July 21, 2024, JBS)
• Perry's Berries - No pesticides are used, raspberries (red), U-pick and already picked, picnic area you may bring your own food
  325 E 1600 S, Mapleton, UT 84664. Phone: 801-372-7744. Email: drbentondmd@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 7 am to Dark; July 1st to Late October; We have the Encore variety of Summer berries, we pick them through the Month of July; Picking slows down at the end of July and we take a break from picking until mid September; In September we begin picking our Fall berries which are Caroline, Heritage, and Himbo Top; We continue picking until the first hard frost; Please call for availability. Directions: From I-15 Follow I-15 S to the 400 South Springville exit \(exit 260.\) Go left on 400 South and follow it for about 1.5 Miles Turn right onto Springville main street \(US-89\), Stay to the right and follow US-89 into Mapleton. After about 3.5 miles you will come to 1600 South, it is the second stop light in Mapleton. Turn Left on 1600 S. Follow 1600 S for about 1 mile, there is a sign for Perry\'s Berries at 250 E. . Click here for a map and directions. From I-15 Follow I-15 S to the 400 South Springville exit (exit 260.) Go left on 400 South and follow it for about 1.5 Miles Turn right onto Springville main street (US-89), Stay to the right and follow US-89 into Mapleton. After about 3.5 miles you will come to 1600 South, it is the second stop light in Mapleton. Turn Left on 1600 S. Follow 1600 S for about 1 mile, there is a sign for at 250 EWe do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check (UPDATED: June 25, 2016)
• Rocky Top Fruit Farm, LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, lavender, peaches, peppers, raspberries (Autumn, red), tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties
  8648 South 6200 West, Payson, UT 84651. Phone: (801) 465-4408. Email: rockytopfruitfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8am to noon and 5pm to 8pm; Saturday from 8am to noon starting August 10, 2020. Directions: Take Exit 250 off I-15. Head west on 9600 South for 3-12 miles. Turn right onto 6200 West. Head north for one mile. Take the dead end road all the way to the end of the cul de sac. We are in the red and white fruit barn. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Take Exit 250 off I-15. Head west on 9600 South for 3-1/2 miles. Turn right onto 6200 West. Head north for one mile. Take the dead end road all the way to the end of the cul de sac. We are in the red and white fruit barnApproximate Dates of u-pick fruit: June 15 Sweet Cherries; July 5 Apricots; July 30 Blackberries; August 10 Raspberries; August 15 Peaches; September 15 through the end of October various varieties of apples; October 30 into November Walnuts;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals(UPDATED: August 03, 2020)A visitor writes on June 20, 2014: "Lots of trees and lots of varieties of U-pick. Great prices."
• Sweet 'n Juicy Organic Berry Farm - No pesticides are used, blackberries, red raspberries red, Yellow raspberries, zinnias, flowers, Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme,
  242 East Southfield Road, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Phone: (801) 400-0212. Email: sweetnjuicyorganic@gmail.com. Open: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 am until sold out or dusk, August 1 through first killing frost in the fall, usually late Octoberr. Directions: Take freeway exit 257 and continue south through Spanish Fork city, past the fairgrounds, and turn left at the traffic light at Woodland Hills Boulevard. Take the next left onto Southfield Road. We are the 3rd house on the right side, a yellow house with an American flag. Our farm is just beyond our house. We do not use pesticides on the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo. Sweet 'n Juicy Organic Berry Farm cropsOur Sweet 'n Juicy organic raspberries and blackberries are completely organically grown, 100% chemical and pesticide free. We provide free picking containers you can take home. Our berry farm is located in the county area just south of Spanish Fork, on the south side of the Spanish Fork River, under the big wide blue sky flanked by mountains! We provide free picking containers you can take home with you. We have organically grown red and gold raspberries, and blackberries. No chemicals used ever! We also offer U-Pick fresh herbs: oregano, sage, thyme basil and lemon balm, U-pick flowers and thornless blackberry plants. Come enjoy our peaceful setting! Our fields are flanked by mountains and trees. Wear shoes. No pets allowed. We are happy to have you come. (ADDED: July 29, 2023)

 

Raspberry

Raspberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Raspberries can produce an early summer crop or  a late summer and Fall crop. In the U.S. Spring / Summer raspberries (called florocanes) typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North. The primocane varieties, which produce raspberries on shoots that come up each Spring are typically read from August until frost.

In addition to the variety a farm plants, the berries are ready at various times depending the local climate, such as which part of the state you are located. See this page for a list of raspberry festivals around the U.S.

And for those of you from the upper midwest through the west and up to Canada, if you are interested in Thimbleberries, see this page.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. 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!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!  
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for raspberries, 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 raspberries 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.
4. 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 raspberries

1. Raspberry bushes don't have thorns, but they are a pick prickly, so if you want to hold the stem while picking, a pair of lightweight gloves is helpful.

   Raspberries Nutritional Data
   (fresh)

   Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
   Energy	220 kJ (53 kcal)
   Carbohydrates	11.94 g
   Sugars	4.42 g
   Dietary fiber	6.5 g
   Fat	0.65 g
   Protein	1.2 g
   Vitamins
   Thiamine	(3%) 0.032 mg
   Riboflavin2	(3%) 0.038 mg
   Niacin3	(4%) 0.598 mg
   Pantothenic acid5	(7%) 0.329 mg
   Vitamin B6	(4%) 0.055 mg
   Folate9	(5%) 21 μg
   Choline	(3%) 12.3 mg
   Vitamin C	(32%) 26.2 mg
   Vitamin E	(6%) 0.87 mg
   Vitamin K	(7%) 7.8 μg
   Minerals
   Calcium	(3%) 25 mg
   Iron	(5%) 0.69 mg
   Magnesium	(6%) 22 mg
   Manganese	(32%) 0.67 mg
   Phosphorus	(4%) 29 mg
   Potassium	(3%) 151 mg
   Zinc	(4%) 0.42 mg
   Other constituents
   Water	85.8 g
   Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units
   Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source:

   
   
2. A ripe raspberry is deep color with a plump, soft but firm feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. The center will remain on the plant. Keep in mind, raspberries come in many colors: red, yellow, black, purple, so you want to pick the darker shade of whichever it is.
3. Pick only the berries that are fully ripe. 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!
4. I find it helps to hold the stem with one hand, while picking with the other.
5. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
6. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down. Ideally, the collection containers should be wide so the pberries aren't more than a few deep.
7. Pick berries into a shallow container. If they get piled too deep they will crush each other.
8. 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.

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. DO refrigerate! Right after picking, place raspberries in the fridge. If your fridge tends to dry out produce, lightly cover the container.
3. Raspberries don't store for very long, usually just a few days. The reason the ones from the grocery store last longer is they are covered with fungicides!
4. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
5. 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) raspberries 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 raspberries (while they are in the fridge)!
6. Even under ideal conditions raspberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase
7. See this page for illustrated freezing instructions.

Raspberry Recipes

1. Now, get ready to make raspberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free
   raspberry jam directions - very easy! or for a jam with a little kick, try raspberry chipotle jam
2. And if you want to freeze them to use later, see my How to freeze berries page.
3. You can also make your own raspberry vinaigrette,
4. See this page for an easy recipe to make raspberry chipotle sauce

 

Raspberry Facts

• Raspberries are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
• Raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges, are super high in fibre, lhave a good amount of folic acid, are high in potassium, vitamin A and calcium.
• The USDA says 1 cup of raspberries has about 62 calories.
• 11 cup of raspberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
• An average raspberry has 100 to 120 seeds.
• Select plump, firm, fully raspberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
• Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, such as blackberries, in the plant genus Rubus.
• Raspberries come in red, yellow, orange, purple and black colors.
• Yellow raspberries are red raspberries that don't make red pigment.)
• In most areas, raspberries begin to bloom in late May or early June.
• Bumblebees, honeybees, and other wild bees love to visit brambles.
• 60-70 pints of fruits can be harvested from 100 feet row.
  Raspberries can be harvested from early summer through fall, usually right up until a freeze
• The United States is the world's third-largest producer of raspberries (FAOSTAT, 2013).
• Production occurs across much of the country, although most of it is concentrated in California, Oregon and Washington. California leads the nation in both black and red raspberry production (NASS, 2015).
• According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, the United States has 8,052 raspberry farms totaling 23,104 acres (Census of Ag, USDA, 2012).
• U-pick raspberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/4 pounds of fresh berries.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as raspberries 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.
• Want to go to a raspberry festival? See this page for a list!

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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