2025 Greensboro Triad Area of North Carolina Strawberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Strawberry U-Pick Orchards in Greensboro Triad Area of North Carolina in 2025, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for strawberries that we know of in this area.
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Davidson County
Hedgecock Farm - Strawberries 3011 Abbotts Creek Church Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. Phone: (336) 869-4762. Email: jlh12245@aol.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 8 am to noon, 2 pm to 7 pm; late Apr-mid June. Directions: Located beside Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church between Hwy 311 and Wallburg High Point Road 3 miles west High Point, 9 miles north Thomasville, 10 miles east Winston Salem. Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: - late April-mid June. [ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
R & M Strawberry Farm - strawberries, picnic area, school tours 7369 Parham Road, Belews Creek, NC 27009. Phone: 336-595-9743. Open: We are opening during Season Check website for closings; April 29-end of strawberry season, 8 am-8 pm Monday - Saturday. Directions: Please mapquest us from your destination. 7369 Parham Road,Belews Creek, NC 27009 or Kernersville location: Landreth Road Kernersville, NC 27284. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. With Saturday being the busiest day, a lot of time we sell out. Call for Sunday hours. 7369 Parham Road,Belews Creek, NC 27009 or Kernersville location: Landreth Road Kernersville, NC 27284. . We are anticipating opening the first week of May Please check website for updates. [ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Guilford County
Apple Farm - Strawberries, Vegetables 3922 High Rock Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249. Phone: (336) 621-4247. Open: Monday to Friday 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday 7 am to 5 pm. Directions: Located at Hwy 29 north of Greensboro, right on Hicone Road to Huffine Mill Road, take left to High Rock Road, take right . Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries & Vegetables - April 25-June 5. 8 mile to farm on left. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Bernie's Berries - Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Watermelon 6126 Jongail Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407. Phone: (336) 852-1594. Email: kenanb@bellsouth.net. Open: Something is wrong with their website; be sure to call before you go; Monday to Saturday 7 am to 7 pm; May thru August. Directions: Located Groometown Road, 2.9 miles south of I-85 Exit 122. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Bernie's Berries Facebook page. Crop availability: Strawberries - May-June Squash & Cucumbers - June Sweet corn, Cantaloupe, Okra & Watermelon - July Tomatoes - June-September. . 9 miles south of I-85 Exit 122. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Faucette Farms - strawberries, U-pick and already picked 7566 Friendship Church Road, Brown Summit, NC 27214. Phone: 336-706-0294. Email: polly@faucettefarms.com. Open: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 6 pm Saturday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm During Strawberry season. Directions: Take Highway 29 north from Greensboro, N.C. to Highway 150 east. Proceed 1.5miles Farm is on the right after you pass Monticello Elementary School. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. C. to Highway 150 east. Proceed 1.5miles Farm is on the right after you pass Monticello Elementary School. . Our Farm is now certified organic. And we are currently offering organic strawberries for sale. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Freedom House Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, picnic area 6434 US Highway 158, Summerfield, NC 27358. Phone: (336) 202-7773. Email: farm@helpfreedomhouse.org. Open: Tentative hours are Monday through Friday 11 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm; Please check our Facebook for updated hours of operation. Directions: Highway 158 between Interstate 73 and Lake Brandt Road. Strawberry Harvest is typically from April 15th to July 15th. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Freedom House Farm Facebook page. Strawberry Harvest is typically from April 15th to July 15th. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. We are a non-profit, Christ based Women's recovery ministry. Women live at the farm with their children for up to 2 years where the Lord redeems their heart and restores the relationship between them and their children. All proceeds go to building more houses for more families. We look forward to meeting you!. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: February 11, 2021) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Greeson's Strawberry Farm - Strawberries, Tomatoes 5164 Watchtower Road, Julian, NC 27283. Phone: (336) 685-0360. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Does anyone have current information? If so, please write me; last reported hours were Monday & Wednesday 7 am to 7:30 pm, Saturday 7 am to 4 pm; April-August. Directions: Located at 5164 Watchtower Road. Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries - late April-May Melons - July-August Tomatoes - June-August. Take Liberty Road from Forest Oak Shopping Center, go approximately 2 miles, turn left on Donna Road, go to stop sign, left on Monnett Road, go 150 yard right on Watchtower Road. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Ingram's Strawberries Farm - Strawberries, Vegetables 6121 Riverdale Drive, High Point, NC 27263. Phone: (336) 431-2368. Open: Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm and Saturday from 7am to 5pm; late April-mid June. Directions: From Greensboro take Bus 85 South, left onto Riverdale Road at second stoplight, go 3.3 miles. From High Point take Bus 85 North, right onto Riverdale Road at stoplight go 3.3 miles. From Thomasville take 85 North , Exit 113 for NC 62 turn right onto NC 62 and go 1.7 miles, turn left onto Riverdale Road and go .5 mile. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries & Vegetables - late April-mid June. Also, we now offer hand dipped ice cream and homemade baked goods in our Country Kitchen. School or group tours are always welcomed - please call for more information. 3 miles. From High Point take Bus 85 North, right onto Riverdale Road at stoplight go 3.3 miles. From Thomasville take 85 North , Exit 113 for NC 62 turn right onto NC 62 and go 1.7 miles, turn left onto Riverdale Road and go .5 mile. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
May's Strawberries and Produce - broccoli, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Potatoes, Leaf Lettuce, Headed Lettuce, Spring Onion, Okra, Corn, Peppers, Cabbage and other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce, restrooms 6810 McLeansville Road, McLeansville, NC 27301. Phone: 336-375-3613. Open: 7 days a week 8 am to dark Payment: Cash, Check. Directions: Greensboro: Hwy 29 North to Hicone Road Take Right at top of exit ramp Follow to the third stop light and turn left \\( McLeansville Rd.\\) Follow McLeansville Rd 1 mile and farm will be on right >From Reidsville: Hwy 29 South to Hwy 150 east Take left at bottom of exit ramp onto 150 east Take 1st right after you pass under bridge \\( McLeansville Rd.\\) Follow McLeansville Road. approximately 3 miles and the farm will be on the left . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Spring Onions Cabbage Lettuce Okra. [ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Rudd Strawberry Farm - Strawberries, farm market 4021 Hicone Road, Greensboro, NC 27405. Phone: (336) 621-1264. Open: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; May-June. Directions: Located on 4021 Hicone Road one third mile off 29 North, between 29 North and Summit Avenue. Farm on the right; just outside the city of Greensboro and less than 12 mile from Highway 29. They grow 15 acres of strawberries, including four different varieties. The farm\\\'s on-site produce stand is . Click here for a map and directions. Farm on the right; just outside the city of Greensboro and less than 1/2 mile from Highway 29. They grow 15 acres of strawberries, including four different varieties. The farm's on-site produce stand is open 6 to 7 months a year during the spring, summer, and fall growing seasons. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Randolph County
Kildee Farm - Strawberries, Corn, Flowers, Pumpkin, Crop Maze, Tours, Vegetables 936 Kildee Church Road, Ramseur, NC 27316. Phone: (919) 742-5102. Email: kildeefarm@centurylink.net. Open: Sunfrom 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Friday 7:30-11am&3:30-7pm,Saturday from 7:30-4pm. Directions: Located off Hwy 64 between Ramseur and Siler City. Turn onto Parks Crossroad go one half mile turn left onto Kildee Church Road, farm one mile on right. Watch for signs. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: Strawberries - April-early June Sweet Corn - June-July Summer Produce - mid April-July Bedding Plants - mid April-June Mums & Pumpkins - mid September-October. School tours & Corn Maze. Turn onto Parks Crossroad go one half mile turn left onto Kildee Church Road, farm one mile on right. Watch for signs. [ ] (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Whitaker Farms - Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Flowers, Greenhouse Tomatoes, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, 2991 Providence Church Road, Climax, NC 27233. Phone: (336) 685-4888. Email: whitakerfarm@northstate.net. Open: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; March 1 thru December 24. Directions: Two locations: Located at 2991Providence Church Road, Climax, NC between Hwy 220 at Level Cross and Hwy 22 at Red Cross, 12 miles south of Greensboro also located at 4715 Hwy 64 East, Franklinville, NC between Asheboro and Ramseur. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Landscape design, hospice sale & farm tours. (UPDATED: May 5, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
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