2024 Southwest Georgia Strawberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Strawberry U-Pick Orchards in Southwest Georgia in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for strawberries that we know of in this area.
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Berrien County
Southern Grace Farms - blackberries, blueberries, nectarines, peaches, plums, strawberries, Citrus, Muscadines, grapes, Sunflowers 11946 Nashville Enigma Rd, Enigma, GA 31749. Phone: (229)533-8585. Email: sgracefarms@hotmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6, March 20 to July 10. Directions: From I-75 Tifton: Take Exit 62 and head East on highway 82 for about 15 miles. This brings you into Enigma. In Enigma, you will turn right on Main Street \(this is also the Enigma-Nashville Hwy\). On the Enigma-Nashville Hwy, you will go South about 4 12 miles until you come to Berrien Peanut Company on your left. Our U-pick strawberries and store are located across the road from Berrien Peanut. Go to the store for directions to other fruits. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Southern Grace Farms Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFrom I-75 Tifton: Take Exit 62 and head East on highway 82 for about 15 miles. This brings you into Enigma. In Enigma, you will turn right on Main Street (this is also the Enigma-Nashville Hwy). On the Enigma-Nashville Hwy, you will go South about 4 1/2 miles until you come to Berrien Peanut Company on your left. Our U-pick strawberries and store are located across the road from Berrien Peanut. Go to the store for directions to other fruitsStrawberries - March 20 to May 31; Blackberries - May 20 to July 10; Blueberries - May to June, Peaches - May to June; Nectarines - May; Plums - JuneVisit our new Country Market filled with Georgia Grown specialty products and Southern themed gift baskets! The store is open during harvest season and November and December. Comments from a visitor on April 20, 2010: "This is a family owned & operated farm and everyone is just great to deal with!"
Clinch County
Bell's Berry Patch - Strawberries 1454 Valdosta Highway, Homerville, GA 31634. Phone: 912-487-3861. Click here for a map and directions. . Does anyone have more information or current update? If so, please write me!
Coffee County
Deep South Growers - Strawberries 1535 Harvey Vickers Road, Douglas, GA 31535. Phone: 912-384-5450. Click here for a map and directions. . Contact Candi Reed, Mail: P.O. Box 687. Crops usually ready in mid-March to early April.
McKinnon Farms - Strawberries Wayne & Lynn McKinnon, 456 Osborn Mills Road, Douglas, GA 31535. Phone: 912-389-1660. Click here for a map and directions. . Does anyone have more information or current update? If so, please write me!
Red Brick Farm - strawberries in the Spring, Pumpkins on the vines in October, Both pick your own and already harvested, corn maze, pumpkin patch in the field, birthday parties, school tours 225 Lake Demi Lane, Douglas, GA 31533. Phone: 912-381-4667. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Red Brick Farm Facebook page. or 912-381-7366 Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 26, 2019, JBS) Comments from a visitor on October 16, 2011: "Loved the decorations set up for photos and the friendly people. This farm is locally owned. It also has a corn maze,train rides and digging for treasures in corn along with the pumpkin patch. The place is also very decorated making for some awesome fall photos pics with the kids. In the summer the farm is a strawberry picking farm. $3 for children and $2 for adults. Sorry don't think they have a website and unsure of hours of operation"
Colquitt County
Ochlockonee Ridge Farms - Strawberries 1069 Rossman Dairy Road, Moultrie, GA 31768. Phone: 229-941-5971. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually ready from late March to late May. (UPDATED: September 26, 2019, JBS)
Decatur County
Spring Hill Tree Farm - strawberries, pumpkin patch, crop mazes, horseback riding, kid\'s train, duck races, mini golf, panning for real gold, pumpkin chunking, cut your own Christmas tree, Pre-cut Christmas trees, Weddings, birthday parties, reunions, and company picnics. 7795 Woodhull Road, Bainbridge, GA . Phone: 229-400-0329. Email: danprovence@att.net. Open: Typically, Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 6 PM; and Monday to Friday 1 PM to 7 PM but as always, check their website before you go. Directions: Just south of Bainbridge Georgia, Just north of Tallahassee Florida. U Pick Strawberry patch - see strawberry patch page for details. Strawberry season begins in early Spring and ends in late May or early June. In 2021, U-Pick Strawberries are $2.50 per lb. if you pick them and Pre-Picked Strawberries are $3.50 per lb. if we pick them; we will have pre-picked berries for you to choose from. Please do not eat berries in the field. Please check our Facebook page for an update as to what day we wil - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Spring Hill Tree Farm Facebook page. open for U- Pick. Strawberry Ice Cream and Strawberry Fried Pies (made locally at "The American" in downtown Bainbridge) Easter Egg Hunts on Sunday April 4th @ 2 Pm and 4 Pm. Facebook page. Other seasonal activities include: Pig Races, Duck Races, Launch the Watermelon Chunking Trebuchet, Kid's Train, Bouncy Houses, Corn Pool, Hay Rides, Horse Rides, Mini Golf, Potato Cannon, Eat lunch. BBQ, Hot Dogs, Boiled Peanuts etc. Octoberfest Crop Maze and Pumpkin Patch every weekend from October 3 to November 1st. See what we have to offer so you can plan your Wedding or Wedding Reception. Our Christmas Tree Farm offers choose and cut trees plus Premium Fraser Fir trees from North Carolina
Irwin County
Hardwood Road Produce - strawberries 229 Hardwood Road, Ocilla, GA 31774. Phone: 229-347-2368. Open: Monday - Saturday 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 229-325-7282 Other (harvested) Crops: Peas, Sweet Corn, Butter Beans.
Herman McIntyre Farm - Strawberries, blueberries 161 Irwinville Highway, Ocilla, GA 31774. Phone: 229-831-2705. Click here for a map and directions. . Ready starting in mid- March.
Oxbow Resource Center - CERTFIED ORGANIC, Strawberries, pick-your own and already picked, restrooms Hwy 84 West , Valdosta, GA . Phone: 229-375-8690. Email: jchange7@yahoo.com. Open: December through ?April?; Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, Check. All . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. December through ?(April?); Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pmcrops are raised organically. They are using hydroponic systems and hot houses for the Strawberry's. No plants are in the ground, all are grown in boxes or planters. They farm is established as a missionary training center and resource to help people in the community learn how to grow small gardens. Comments from a visitor on December 01, 2011: "This is a new facility with more growth planned but the strawberry's are ready now! The U-Pick was a great experience for me and my family. We liked that the strawberry's are in pots (like you see at EPCOT) and you do not have to bend down to pick them. The place is clean and the staff are friendly. Its very down to earth and there is no fuss. The products were fresh and I appreciated that everything is organically raised. They do provide picked products if asked. You may have to wait for the product to be picked but they will do this if asked. "
Miller County
Peace Valley Community, Inc. - Strawberries 25 Peace Valley Ln, Damascus, GA 31741. Phone: (229) 758-2880. Email: peacevalleymarket@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions. . Phone: (229)758-5115 . At Peace Valley you can expect the best bead, cakes, cinnamon rolls, and also we stock a verity of grocery items that are hard to find at the grocery store (UPDATED: June 19, 2012, by a visitor)
Mark's Melon Patch - Strawberries, U-Pick and already picked, farm market 8580 Albany Hwy, Sasser, GA 39885. Phone: (229) 698-4750. Email: sales@marksmelonpatch.com. Open: April and May, daily from 8:30am to 7pm. Directions: Located in the heart of peanut and pecan country on Hwy 82 in southwest Georgia, just outside of Sasser. Click here for a map and directions. U Pick Strawberries or we pick fresh daily for YOU!! Customers come near and far just for our HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY LEMONADE, HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM & STRAWBERRIES!! They are so sweet and delicious!!We are the Georgia Certified Farm Market/roadside stand . Owner, Mark Daniel started growing and selling watermelons off the back of a pick-up truck in 1981. Now, almost 40 years later we grow peanuts, pumpkins, cantaloupes, Muscadines, grapes, sweet corn, WATERMELONS, and more on over 80 acres! Our farm market has over 150 items including jams, jellies, preserves, gourmet candies, raw natural honey, pure cane syrup, pickled okra, dilled pickles, and lots more. Come in early Spring for U-Pick strawberries. (ADDED: June 14, 2022, JBS)
Thomas County
F And C Family Farm - Satsumas, strawberries 18660 Us Hwy 84e, Boston, GA 31626. Phone: (229) 516-0492. Email: fandcfamily@gmail.com. Open: see their facebook page; Satsumas in late winter, strawberries in April to mid-May. Directions: Located in Boston Georgia. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate fandcfamilyfarm@gmail.com We are a family farm . We specialize in Georgia Grown satsumas and you pick strawberries(ADDED: June 14, 2022, JBS)
Tift County
Berry Good Farms LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, Muscadines, grapes, peaches, persimmons, other vegetables, porta-potties are available, petting zoo, farm animals 930 William Gibbs Rd, Tifton, GA 31793. Phone: 229-821-0746. Email: bob@yourberrygoodfarms.com. Open: March 1, then through August, from 8am to 6pm on Monday thru Friday and 8am to 8pm on Saturdays closed on Sunday. Directions: I75 exit #62 \(Highway 82 West\) in Tifton. 9 miles. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Berry Good Farms LLC Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 229-821-0542Fax: 229-387-0606. March 1, then through August, from 8am to 6pm on Monday thru Friday and 8am to 8pm on Saturdays (closed on Sunday) I75 exit #62 (Highway 82 West) in Tifton. 9 miles Typical dates (check our website for changes): Strawberries start in early March, Blueberries: May 1 through July 15; Blackberries: May 15 through August 1. Payment: Cash, only. This year we have tons of fresh Blueberries on the bush ready to pick. Thornless Blackberries are not far behind. Come out and enjoy picking berries or call to place your order and pick them up. Visit our website for weekly updates to the "picture page" and to see what's happened and what is planned on the farm.(UPDATED: February 28, 2014, from their email) (UPDATED: April 25, 2013, from their email) A visitor writes on June 13, 2013: "The gentleman who answers the phone says a 'chemical problem' has caused them to close the 2013 peach picking. They will not have peaches this year. " Comments from a visitor on June 02, 2012: "I just wanted to give positive feedback for Berry Good Farms in Tifton, GA. We took our kids out to pick blackberries and ended up with an absolutely great afternoon and experience. The owner was so helpful and friendly, and she even took our kids around to see the animals on the farm and talk to them about the goats and chickens. It was a wonderful and memorable experience for my entire family. I strongly recommend this farm anytime you want a warm, friendly atmosphere and a great day. We will be back as fast as we can eat all of our berries! " Comments from a visitor on May 24, 2012: "Stopped by Berry Good Farms on May 23, 2012. This is a beautiful place. It was worth the ride to be able to sit back and enjoy their farm. Their blackberry vines are loaded with berries. They were not ready to be picked when we were there. The blueberries had been picked the day before so we were able to purchase already picked berries. The blueberries were large (dime size) and very sweet. I would suggest giving them a call to find out what berries are ready. My only regret is that they are 5 hours away from where I live. Enjoy!"
Sunburst Farms - Strawberries Tom Sprouse, P.O. Box 1030, Tifton, GA 31794. Phone: 229-382-3203. Click here for a map and directions. . Does anyone have more information or current update? If so, please write me!
The Market at Rutland Farms - blackberries, blueberries, cotton, peaches, strawberries, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794. Phone: 229-386-5111. Email: paige@rutlandfarms.com. Open: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Closed Sundays. Directions: Exit 55, I-75. Follow signs. 1.5 miles from interstate. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. The Market at Rutland Farms Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 229-392-5302Blueberries: Available April through June*, Peaches: Available May through June*, Tomatoes: Available June through July*, *Dates of availability are approximate and weather dependent. Please call(229) 386-5111 for the most updated information on what's available throughout the year. In addition to regular PYO, they also have festival days, such as Strawberry Jubilee on Saturdays in April. Our Strawberry Jubilee kicks off at 10 am. and runs until 6 pm (last ticket sold at 5:30 PM). We will have a Bounce House, Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, Strawberry Picking, Barrel Train, Local Live Music, and More! 2021 Admission Fee: $8 per person(Children Under 2 are Free with a Paid Adult) Pumpkin patch: October 1st through November 6th.there is no admission fee to visit the pumpkin patch. Guests are only charged the cost of their selected pumpkins. Price is dependent upon size and type of pumpkin selected and therefore, varies. The average price range is from $3.00 to $8.00 per pumpkin. Corn maze: your autumn adventure begins at Rutland Farms! Come get lost in our giant, 15 acre corn maze, light up the night with our flashlight nights inside the maze or, for tiny explorers, check out our mini maze designed with toddlers in mind. The giant corn maze features a new design each year
Turner County
Calhoun Produce - strawberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, trike track, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info) 5075 Hawpond Road, Ashburn, GA 31793. Phone: (229) 273-1887. Email: calhounproduce1887@gmail.com. Open: March to May for Strawberries, June to October for: Butterbeans and Peas Hours vary upon season, Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Calhoun Produce Facebook page. Families enjoy coming out to pick strawberries in the spring, tour the farm on the Wagon Ride, see a Pig Race, experience the Honey Bee House, visit with the farm animals and enjoy the corn maze in the fall. is also a local favorite for birthday parties and group events! We also host thousands of students each year for field trips. They learn all about life on the farm in the most exciting way in our "Outdoor Classroom"! Our main summer crop is fresh shelled butterbeans and peas. Typically this season lasts from June- October. We grow, shell and pack them here right on the farm and take great pride in the quality of our products. June through August you can find us in our Cordele Market location as well. In the Spring we have a strawberry patch. We offer u-pick and pre-picked options. Additionally, we have seasonal produce such as onions, tomatoes, squash and more grown both here on our farm and by local producers. During the Christmas season we special in gift baskets and gift boxes. (UPDATED: September 29, 2020)
Worth County
Calhoun Produce, Inc. - Strawberries, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours 3649 U.S. Hwy 82 West, Sylvester, GA . Phone: 229-777-0824. Email: calhounproduce1887@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: Located 5 miles west of Sylvester, Hwy 82; 10 miles east of Albany, Hwy 82. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Fax: 229-273-0082click here for picking updatesFresh shelled buttberbeans and peas. Our Strawberry patch in Worth County .
Strawberry
Strawberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
In the U.S. strawberries typically peak during April in Florida and Texas,
May in the deep South, and in early June in middle sections and later June in the
far North and Canada. Keep in mind that 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 strawberries, producers depend on ideal spring weather conditions.
Before you leave to go to the farm:
Always call before you go to the farm - strawberries are affected by weather
(both rain and cooler temperature) more than most crops. 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 strawberries, 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
strawberries 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 Strawberries
Grasp the stem just above the berry between the
forefinger and the thumbnail and pull with a slight twisting motion.
With the stem broken about one-half inch from
the berry, allow it to roll into the palm of your hand.
Repeat these operations using both hands until
each holds 3 or 4 berries.
Carefully place - don't throw - the fruit into
your containers. 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 strawberries from your garden or at
a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Be careful that your feet and knees do not
damage plants or fruit in or along the edge of the row.
Pick only the berries that are fully red. Part
the leaves with your hands to look for hidden berries ready for harvest.
To help the farmers, also remove from the plants
berries showing rot, sunburn, insect injury or other defects and place them
between the rows behind you. If they are left in the plants, the rot will
quickly spread to other berries.
Berries to be used immediately may be picked any
time, but if you plan to hold the fruit for a few days, try to pick in the
early morning or on cool, cloudy days. Berries picked during the heat of the
day become soft, are easily bruised and will not keep well.
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunshine 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. Strawberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for two or three, 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.
For interesting and fun strawberry facts and
trivia from the California Strawberry Commission,
click
here!
When you get home
DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use 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 and cut the caps
(green tops) off the others and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make
jam right away) See this
page about how to freeze strawberries.
If you like the strawberries you picked, ask the farm what variety they
planted, and not the weather conditions the week or two before. The flavor
of a strawberry is affected by the variety, the weather and the degree of
ripeness when picked.
Picking the best strawberries:
Select firm, fully red berries. Strawberries DO NOT continue ripen after
they are picked! In the photo, only the berry on the far right is
completely ripe.
Strawberry festivals: Most areas that grow strawberries have a strawberry festival, at which you
can taste all kinds of fresh strawberry foods, pies, jams, cakes - and most
commonly, fresh strawberry shortcake. To find out where and when there
is one near you, see this
page for a list of strawberry festivals, sorted by state!
Strawberries measurements: government agriculture
websites tell us that 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups and is about the
same as 1 liter and 1 quart of fresh strawberries weighs 1 lbs to 1.25 lbs (or
450 to 600 g).
Of course, the weight
varies on variety and weather conditions. 1 quart is normally
enough for 4
servings, although I'll admit my son can eat 1 pint by himself!
How much to pick? In general, 1 quart of fresh, whole, just-picked strawberries =
approximately 3.5 cups hulled, whole berries. In other words, removing
the caps/hulls and the occasional mushy berry means you lose 1/4 cup to 1/2 (it depends how much fruit you remove with the hull) or
about 7 to 12% of every quart you pick.
One cup of strawberries contains only about 50 calories
U-pick strawberries are much healthier than store-bought. Consumer
reports says store bought strawberries have so many pesticide and fungicide
residues on they, that they don't recommend you eat them at all!
U-pick strawberry farms typically sell berries by the
pound. 1 lbs of fresh strawberries is about 2/3 of a quart.
It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to pick a quart, if the berries
are reasonably plentiful
The strawberry plant adapts to wide variety of soil conditions, but does
not tolerate drought well, and the berries quickly rot if the weather is
rainy. For this reason, the plants are usually grown on raised beds through
plastic mulch!
Cultivation of strawberries began in Europe in the 1300's, but the berry
only became very popular in the early 1900's in California.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase
as strawberries 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.
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
Strawberries were originally called strewberries because the fruit was
'strewn' amongst the leaves of the plant.
California is king of strawberry productions because: California
produces 75 percent of the nation's strawberry crops; one billion pounds
of strawberries each year. If all the strawberries produced in
California in one year were laid berry to berry, they would go around
the world 15 times. Each acre of land in California in strawberry
production produces an average of 21 tons of strawberries annually, with
a total of 23,000 acres of strawberries planted in California each year.
More conversions
1 pint (2 cups) of fresh whole strawberries
= about 8 oz (1/2 lb) of strawberries
= 2.25 cups of sliced strawberries
= 1
cup pureed strawberries
= 12-14 large strawberries
2 quarts of fresh strawberries are needed for a 9" pie
A 10 oz package of frozen berries is about the same as 1 cup of sliced
fresh strawberries