Grape U-Pick orchards in East of Atlanta - Greene, Morgan, Newton Putnam, Rockdale, counties in 2024, by county

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

Greene County

• HEMI Blueberry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, muscadine grapes, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area
  1861 Bramlett Road, Greensboro, GA 30642. Phone: (770) 403-7018. Email: hemi1887@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . Blueberries and Blackberries June 15 to July 15 Muscadines from July 15 to August 15. (UPDATED: June 14, 2022, JBS)(ADDED: June 19, 2017)

Morgan County

• Eden Springs Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, corn (sweet), muscadine grapes, peas, peaches, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
  1570 Reese Road, Rutledge, GA 30663. Phone: 888-426-2921. Email: info@edenspringsfarm.com. Open: UPDATE for 2019: It looks like they have changed to a CSA and no longer offer PYO; if you know otherwise, please write me. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . Alternate Phone: 650-954-5758. . Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm;closed Sunday, June 15th to August 30th. (ADDED: May 11, 2016)

Newton County

• Nonchalant Farms - Blueberries, Muscadine Grapes, Pecans
  225 Fairlane Dr, Covington, GA 30017. Phone: (470)205-7360. Email: emmeffbee@protonmail.com. Open: By appointment only. Click here for a map and directions. . They grow muscadine grapes, scuppernong grapes, blueberries, pecans, bamboo (vivex & golden), pomegranates, eucalyptus, saffron, and a variety of garden seeds, plants and bulbs. This is a palm tree farm and nursery, currently growing three (3) varieties of palm: Windmill palms, Pindo (Jelly) palms, and Sabal Palmetto palms. (ADDED: June 19, 2022, JBS)

 

Types of Grapes

There are  several; types of grapes:

• Table Grapes for eating fresh and making juice and jelly, can be seedless or with seeds. See this page for a master list and guide to table grape varieties
• Wine Grapes... for making wine. See this page for a master list and guide to wine grape varieties
• Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds

Grape picking tips

• Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked
• Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
• To harvest grapes, carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit or the surrounding vines.

Grape recipes, canning, jelly making juice, etc

• Grape jelly from fresh grapes
• Grape jelly from grape juice (canned, bottled or frozen)
• How to make your own grape juice, scuppernong, juice, muscadine juice. - W, P

 

 

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

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers