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Egg U-Pick Orchards in Tampa area, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, west Florida in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for eggs that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have eggs 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!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Hillsborough County

  • Strawberry Passion Organic Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area
    11780 Tom Folsom Road, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Phone: (813) 735-6706. Email: wrightberries@yahoo.com. Open: daily in March and April from 9 am to 4 pm but alwayss call them adhead as availability can change in a moment. Directions: From I 75, exit at Fowler Avenue, head east to Highway 301, turn left \(north bound\) to Tom Folsom Road, turn left again, continue on Tom Folsom Road to the dead end and you will be at the farms main entrance. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . From I 75, exit at Fowler Avenue, head east to Highway 301, turn left (north bound) to Tom Folsom Road, turn left again, continue on Tom Folsom Road to the dead end and you will be at the farms main entrance. Strawberry season is typically February through April. Our Farm is 100% Certified Organic. We grow a very large assortment of vegetables, herbs, flowers,strawberries, melons and more that we offer at the Farm Stand most of the year on Saturday's but it is best to follow our Facebook page for open dates. During Strawberry season we also have a wagon on site making delicious strawberry shortcakes, smoothies and shakes with fresh picked berries right on the farm. We also support many local co-op's and businesses selling wholesale in quantities. (UPDATED: April 4, 2018, JBS)

 

Eggs

Eggs: Tips, Recipes and Information

Many PYO farms keep chickens and have farm-fresh eggs to sell. Certainly, these eggs are fresher and better in every way than those from a grocery store. Many of these farms sell the eggs year round, often via an honor box

Before you leave to go to the farm:

  1. Always call or check their website or facebook page before you go to the farm - Egg supplies can vary, chickens lay fewer in cold weather.
  2. Bring a container for the eggs.  Some farms have them some not, but if you save and reuse egg cartoons, the farmers will appreciate it. It helps cut their costs - and thus yours!
  3. Bring cash - many operate honor boxes for eggs

When you get home

 To keep eggs safe, take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 35 to 40 F. Leave the eggs in their carton and place them in the back of the refrigerator, not in the door (which is the warmest part of the fridge).

Egg Storage Chart
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Raw eggs in shell 3 to 5 weeks Do not freeze.
Raw egg whites 2 to 4 days 12 months
Raw egg yolks 2 to 4 days Yolks do not freeze well.
Raw egg accidentally frozen in shell Use immediately after thawing. Keep frozen; then refrigerate to thaw.
Hard-cooked eggs 1 week Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid
Unopened
10 days Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid
Opened
3 days Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, frozen
Unopened
After thawing, 7 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. 12 months
Egg substitutes, frozen
Opened
After thawing, 3 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton. Do not freeze.
Casseroles made with eggs 3 to 4 days After baking, 2 to 3 months.
Eggnog, commercial 3 to 5 days 6 months
Eggnog, homemade 2 to 4 days Do not freeze.
Pies, pumpkin or pecan 3 to 4 days After baking, 1 to 2 months.
Pies, custard and chiffon 3 to 4 days Do not freeze.
Quiche with any kind of filling 3 to 4 days After baking, 1 to 2 months.

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