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U-Pick Farms in Tampa Bay: Where to pick strawberries and veggies now!

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U-pick farms in Tampa Bay are opening their fields once again for a fun and unique day out on the farm with the kids! Right now, you can pick strawberries, blueberries, vegetables, u-pick flowers and even citrus.

Before you go, check each farm’s social pages or websites to ensure they are open as hours and dates change with weather and whether a crop is available for u-pick.

U-Pick Farms in Tampa Bay: Where to pick strawberries and veggies now!

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A few u-pick tips:

  • Bring sunscreen and bug spray.
  • Bring cash. Some farms accept credit cards but have cash on hand just in case.
  • Wear closed-toed shoes when out on the farm.
  • Pack plenty of water for everyone in your group. It can get hot in the fields (gotta love winter in Florida).
  • Only pick ripe fruit and veggies. Strawberries will not continue to ripen once picked.
  • Bring your own containers just in case. Some farms provide containers, but not all.

Our favorite U-pick farms in Tampa Bay offering picks right now.

Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville: U-pick flowers in April

17250 Benes Roush Road, Brooskville
www.sweetfieldsfarm.com

Their Sunflower Festival kicks off on April 26 with sunflower picking, petting zoo, sunflower maze, farm activities and more! Check out their Facebook page here for more info.

HarvestMoon Fun Farm Sunflower U-Pick in Masaryktown in May

15950 Stur Street, Masaryktown 34604
www.harvestmoonfunfarm.com
Visit HarvestMoon Fun Farm for their Sunflower U-Pick event which usually opens in May–you can pick flowers through the maze-like paths and bring home a beautiful bouquet for yourself or a loved one! For more information for farm activities and to make a reservation please visit their website. They also have petting zoo, play area and more! You can also visit their Facebook page here for updates.

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Upicktopia. Photo by Heather DeManche.

Upicktopia in Masaryktown: a variety of u-pick strawberries, veggies, and citrus from October to June

Upicktopia has a variety of fruits and vegetables available for u-pick, including strawberries, cucumbers, kale, and tangerines. You’ll want to check their Facebook page before you go to see what they have available for u-pick as it changes.

Wish Farms Blueberry U-Pick in Plant City

Wish Farms is opening up their u-pick blueberries one day only on Saturdays and Sundays in April, while supplies last. Arrive between 9 am-10 am. Blueberries are $8 per pound. They will have buckets, but you need to bring your own container to transport your berries back home.  You can check their events page here to stay up to date.

Strawberry Passion/Passion Organics in Thonotosassa: U-pick organic strawberries, zucchini, onions, and sunflowers 

  • 11780 Tom Folsom Rd, Thonotosassa 33592 *This is the farm that is open now.
  • 12351 McIntosh Rd, Thonotosassa, 33592
  • Visit Facebook Page

Strawberry Passion/Passion Organics will only be open on weekends through April 21 from 9 am-4 pm. Be sure to stay and visit their farmer’s market too which features tons of farm fresh produce. Check their Facebook page for updates.

JG Ranch in Brooksville: U-pick blackberries 

JG Ranch is now offering u-pick blackberries. You’ll want to check in on their Facebook page to see if they are open for u-pick before you head out since the weather can change things. You can also pick an array of fresh veggies. They also have a farm stand for fresh produce!

You Pick Blueberries in Spring Hill: U-pick blueberries and greens

You Pick Blueberries in Spring Hill is offering u-pick blueberries during the season. They also have some greens for u-pick like kale, collards, and spinach. Be on the lookout for food trucks and other vendors on site.

Keel & Curley in Plant City: U-Pick blueberries

Keel & Curley location on Thonotosassa Road also happens to be right by Dinosaur World, so it’s a great day trip for families. We also love grabbing lunch under the covered patio and saying hello to the farm animals, so make some time in your day for that too! Check their Facebook page here for updates. They are currently celebrating their annual Keel Farms Blueberry Festival on weekends through April 21, 2024 from 10 am-3 pm.

Starkey Blueberry Farm in New Port Richey: U-pick blueberries

Starkey Blueberry Farm has reopened for the season, offering u-pick blueberries daily. Check their Facebook page for daily updates on availability before heading out.

A Land of Delight Natural Farm and Nursery in Plant City: U-Pick red and white mulberries and more

A Land of Delight Natural Farm hosts a regular farmers market and u-pick. They are offering u-pick mulberries and veggies right now. The market has plenty of fresh produce, honey, fruit trees, and so much more. Check their Facebook page here for updates.

Three Sons Farms: U-pick sunflowers

Three Sons Farms is now offering u-pick sunflowers along with a chance to purchase milkshakes and strawberry shortcakes as a treat after picking your own beautiful sunflower bouquet!

Beasley Farms in Brooksville: U-pick sunflowers

Beasley Farms is currently offering u-pick sunflowers in addition to an opportunity to buy a $10 produce box. Sunflowers are $1 each.

Hunsader Farms in Bradenton:  U-Pick flowers and green beans

Hunsader Farms is now offering a farmers market along with u-pick flowers and green beans. Their farmers market is now open on weekends and you can also visit with some of the animals! Visit their Facebook page for the latest updates. They’ll soon be celebrating the 1st Annual Hunsader Farms Flower Festival April 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2024.

Royal Blues Farm in Dade City: U-Pick Blueberries

Royal Blues Farm is hosts u-pick blueberries on select days through May 12, 2024. Stay tuned to their website and social media for updates.

Oponay Farm in Lakeland: blueberries 

5129 Hancock Lake Road, 33812
www.oponayfarmsllc.com
The Lakeland family-owned farm offers u-pick blueberries on select days. You can visit their Facebook page for future u-pick updates.

Church Lake Farm in Odessa: U-pick blueberries

Church Lake Farm offers u-pick blueberries on select days during the season. Make sure to check their Facebook page for picking updates. 

Whiteheads Blueberry Farm in Winter Haven: U-pick blueberries

Whiteheads Blueberry Farm offers u-pick blueberries during the season. It’s located near LEGOLAND Florida and Peppa Pig Theme Park, so it’s a great side trip on the way home.

Albritton Farms in Sarasota: u-pick blueberries

Albritton Farms opened their blueberry u-pick season on March 23 and is open for u-pick blueberries on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am- 1 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am-2 pm through May 19. While their berries are not certified organic, they say they do not use harmful chemicals. They also mention that their fields are stroller-friendly.

Sanchez Farms in Plant City: U-pick flowers

Sanchez Farms is opening its fields for u-pick flowers on select days in April while supplies last from 8 am-5 pm. They will have Ranunculus:$2.00 per stem, Stock: $1.50 per stem, Snapdragon: $1.00 per stem, and Sunflowers: $2.00 per stem. YOu can visit event page here for updates.

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Dooley Groves in Ruskin: U-Pick Citrus- Rio Red Grapefruit

Dooley Groves is currently offering u-pick grapefruit daily from 10 am-4 pm. The last day for u-pick for the season is Saturday, April 6. This is a must-experience and they also have a great market. Be sure to visit their Facebook page to stay up to date since the grapefruit will be available until it’s all picked.

Berry Sweet Acres in Plant City: U-pick strawberries

There’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly picked strawberries and Berry Sweet Acres! They are now offering u-pick strawberries through Sunday, April 7, 2024. Check their Facebook page before you go. You can also book your u-pick reservations here.

Pigeon Cove Family Farm: U-pick strawberries (Last pick of the season April 5-7)

Pigeon Cove Family Farm is a recent addition to the area. They are open Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7 for the final strawberry u-pick of the season from 10 am-5 pm. Berries are $3 per pound.

5K Farms in Plant City: U-pick organic strawberries

5K Farms is opening their organic strawberry u-pick this weekend on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7 from 9 am-5 pm. You can bring your own container, but they will have buckets available for purchase for $5. Strawberries are $2 per pound.

Fancy Farms in Plant City: U-pick strawberries

3524 Futch Loop, Plant City 33566
www.fancyfarms.com
Fancy Farms is offering U-pick strawberries on Saturday, February 17 from 8 am to 3 pm as part of a 4H Fundraiser. If you can’t make it to the event on the 17th, be sure to check their Facebook page for future dates. They do have a regular market where you can pick up farm fresh produce. They have a ton of farm-fresh veggies you can order now! Visit Facebook page for updates.

Bearss Groves U-Pick in Lutz: U-pick strawberries

213 Warren Road, Lutz
Visit Facebook page here
Check out this all-new U-pick experience in Tampa Bay! Bearss Groves has opened its 10-acre strawberry picking fields for the first time and will extend their season due to popular demand. This week’s dates are Friday, March 15 from 3 pm-6 pm, Saturday, March 16 from 8 am-3 pm, and Sunday, March 17 from 8 am-3 pm.!

Florida Sweeties in Dade City: U-Pick Peaches

Various orchard locations in Dade City: Tangerine Orchard located at 14138 Curley Rd in Dade City

The friendly owners of Florida Sweeties have several orchards and offer u-picks throughout the year for citrus and peaches at one of their orchards in Dade City. Look for the Sign Up Genius links on their latest Facebook post here. 

Stalk & Vine on 39

14923 S County Road 39, Lithia 
Visit Facebook page for updates here
Stalk & Vine on 39 sometimes offers u-pick, You can also stop by their farmstand for farm fresh produce.

The Southern Peach Company in Lithia

13231 State Road 674, Lithia 33547
The peaches are ready on select days only, so check their Facebook page for updates. This fifth-generation family farm in Lithia has all the charm peach picking has to offer, including a photo opportunity with an old-fashioned truck as you enter the orchard. The century-old farm offers plenty of peaches to go around for everyone starting in late April. After picking, stop by Alafia River State Park which is just minutes away for some relaxation and fun under the trees. Visit their Facebook page here.

Hilltop Peaches in Bartow

7455 Cox Road, Bartow 33830
Visit their website here.
Hilltop u-pick peaches offers two different types of peaches: UFSun (clingers) and Tropic Beauty (freestone/melters)–keep this in mind as they are priced differently per pound. Stay up to date on u-picks and prices here.

Favorite Farms in Dover

10070 McIntosh Rd, Dover 33527
www.favoritefarms.net
Favorite Farms will not be opening their fields to the public this year. Visit their Facebook page to stay up to date.

Peachy Keen Orchard in Date City: U-pick peaches 

15701 Jessamine Road, Date City
Peachy Keen Orchard Facebook page 
Peachy Keen Orchard offers u-pick peaches on select dates throughout the year.  Florida Sweeties Facebook page  handles their bookings. Stay tuned for opening dates in May.

Jimmy MC’s Farm in Spring Hill: sunflowers

17430 Coon Hide Road, Spring Hill 34610
Jimmy MC’s Farm offers sunflower u-pick in May and should be opening soon. Check in with their Facebook page for opening day updates:. Learn more here

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