Polk County, Central Florida U-Pick Farms - 2025 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Polk County, Central Florida? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Polk County, Central Florida, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

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! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

Updates for April 2025

Notes for April 2025: The northern half of the U.S. (and most of Canada, of course) are under snow. So, the crops to pick are pretty much limited to Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South.  Citrus, for one, is a crop that is usually available now; and in those areas, soon also strawberries and blueberries. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

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See these pages to find an upcoming local Strawberry Festival, or a Cherry or cherry blossom festival or a Blueberry festival.

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NEW! Start your own tomato, pepper, squash and other vegetable plants from seed - It's easy and costs about 50 cents per plant.
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We also have easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

 

Polk County, Central Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2025, by county

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Polk County

• ABC Blueberries - UPDATE for 2021, Their website says they are permanently closed.
  2301 Alturas-babson Park Cutoff Road, Lake Wales, FL 33859.
• BMB Farms - 2025 assumed permanently closed, blueberries, restrooms
  4277 Old Eagle Lake Road, Bartow, FL 33830. Phone: 863-698-0239. Alternate Phone: 863-412-1556. Email: bmb2farms@yahoo.com. Email: koulog@yahoo.com.. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Their page has not been updated since 2016, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me; .
• Berry Bay Farms - 2025 assumed permanently closed, strawberries
  5135 Bonita Drive, Wimauma, FL 33598. Phone: 813-642-9866. Fax: 813-936-4880. Email: strawberry@berrybayfarms.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were U-Pick season begins at the end of our commercial season, which is normally in March sometime. (and usually ends by early April). The time frame does vary and is determined by the market. We will send out a postcard and/or e-mail to inform everyone when we are open. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be, please e-mail us your name and address.
• Black's Berry Farm - blueberries, UPDATE: April 03, 2021: The property has been sold; I'm trying to find out if the new owners plan to re-open as a blueberry farm
  7548 Black Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898. Open: closed. Directions: From US 27 and SR 542 (Dundee Rd.), go east on SR 542/Dundee Rd. for 2.6 miles, which changes to US 27Alt S/FL17/ N Scenic Hwy to Lake Trask Rd. Turn left (east) on Lake Trask Rd. and go for 0.1 miles to Lake Mabel Loop Rd. Turn right (east) on Lake Mabel Loop Rd. for 2.2 miles to Canal Rd. Turn left (east) on Canal Rd. for 2.0 miles to Black Rd. Turn left (north) on Black Rd. for 0.75 miles to 7548 Black Rd. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: April. Payment: Cash, Check. Current blueberry field capacity is 4,900 plants with 2.5' spacing in single rows. Existing well, pump, and motor is capable of supporting an additional 4,000 to 5,000 plants. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 23, 2025, JBS)
  A visitor writes on May 01, 2021: "Black's berry farm sold their farm and the phone number listed under blueberry farms is incorrect (you can delete number). Thanks for this website it�s VERY informative!"
• Blue Berry Farm - Blueberries
  12500 Old Grade Road, Polk City, FL 33868. Phone: 863-984-4723. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me; last reported hours were Daily from 8 am to 8 pm. Very large blue berry farm. Shaded area to rest and a portable potty. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 23, 2025, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on May 22, 2010: "Very nice berries of good quality. Very friendly owners. Inexpensive $3/lb. Volume discounts."
• Castro's Farm LLC - blueberries,
  6901 Poinsettia Ave, Bartow, FL 33820. Phone: (772) 971-0057. Alternate Phone: (772) 302-5640. Email: castrosfarmllc@gmail.com. Open: Typical season is from early April through May; in season, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 am to 5 pm, Hours and availability of crops to pick varies considerably; please call or email for current availability and hours; See our Facebook Page for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: (1.5 mi) via Alturas Loop Rd/East Blvd. Payment: Cash, CashApp. Hello Blueberry Lovers!!! Castro Farms is a family owned and operated farm. It's U-PICK time!!! I know you've all been waiting... Our opening day for U-PICK is approaching soon. We would like to invite your Group to come on out and enjoy our Farm! We look forward to seeing you all and as always, thank you for supporting your local farmers. Click here for our Instagram page. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 23, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: March 19, 2024) (ADDED: April 06, 2023)
• Dill's Blueberry Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blueberries,
  3360 Masterpiece Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898. Phone: (256) 601-3331. Email: Jstogsdill@verizon.net. Open: Typical season late March through early May Pick your own blueberries Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm, closed Sunday;. Directions: 3360 Masterpiece Road, Lake Wales, Florida. 10-4 minutes from Eagle Ridge Mall, 5 minutes from highway 60. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberry season for u pick late March through early May;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: March 08, 2020)
• Ever After Farms U-Pick Grape Farm - muscadine grapes,
  12500 Old Grade Rd, Polk City, FL 33868. Phone: 321-529-9319. Email: upick@everafterfarms.com. Open: Mandarin orange season starts in late October and usually runs through early January each year.
  Stay up-to-date on what’s happening by joining our free U-Pick Club and follow us on our U-Pick Oranges Facebook Page. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS)
• Futch Family Farms - 2025 permanently closed, blueberries,
  12500 Old Grade Road, Polk City, FL 33868.Email: bf@mbjenterprises.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025, Google says they are permanently closed.
• Jones Blackberry Farm - Certified Organic, blackberries,
  2015 Lake Buffum Road West, Fort Meade, FL 33841. Phone: 863-344-0854. Email: jonesaparies@aol.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday from 7 am to 12 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. May thru july. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. First planted in 2010 with about an acre, and six years later, we have grown to 2.5 acres. CERTIFIED ORGANIC [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: February 26, 2016)
• Lake Buffum Farms - strawberries
  3875 Lake Buffum Road West,Fort Meade, FL. Phone 863-559-7687. Phone: 863-537-1228. Open: 8 am to 6 pm from Tuesday through Saturday (closed on Sundays and Mondays), U-Pick will begin at the beginning of March and usually ends by April 1st. We have strawberry bread, strawberry jam and strawberry ice cream waiting for you. Come get your berries fresh out of the field! We’re open today until 6pm. Closed every Sunday and Monday. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: March 12, 2024, JBS)
• Late Bloom Blueberry Farm - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food
  115 Scenic highway (544), Haines City, FL 33844. Phone: 863-289-1722. Email: latebloomblueberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me; last reported hours were late April until the berries are gone; from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, 7 days a week. Directions: Directions: Conveniently located 1 mile east of US 27, on SR 544, across from the Presbyterian Church, Haines City, FL. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) 
• Le Farm - blueberries,
  2631 Huggins Rd, Lake Wales, FL. Phone: none: Email: none, just Facebook. Open: message on FB for an appointment. Payment: cash, only.
  This farm is 3 years old owned by John Le. Some blueberry plants are 10 years old. Kid friendly. But please no dogs!. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) 
• Luna Berry Farms - blueberries, strawberries,
  3132 Kville Ave, Auburndale, Florida, FL 33823. Email: Information@lunaberryfarms.com. Open: Daily in season March and April from 9 am to 5 pm. Luna Berry Farms where you can come out and pick or buy the freshest blueberries in Florida. Luna Berry Farms is located in Auburndale Florida right off of Kville Ave. While picking your 6lb bucket provided by us you can take a break or send the kids over to the office where you can rent fishing poles and bait. Walk along our newly built bridge that stretches from one side of the lake to the other. Luna Berry Farms is family owned and a great place to bring the kids out on a sunny day for a great experience in a great environment. All our berries are kept refrigerated directly after picking to assure freshness. We also have frozen berries packed and ready to go always during the season. Luna Berry Farms Facebook page. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: October 14, 2019, JBS)
• Papa's U-Pick Strawberries and Produce - 2025 permanently closed, strawberries, school tours
  14542 Angus Road, Polk City, FL 33868.  Email: applianceandparts@live.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025, Google says they are permanently closed.
• Ridge Island Groves - oranges, peaches, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, school tours
  6000 Polk City Rd, Haines City, FL 33844. Phone: 863-422-0333. Alternate Phone: 800-493-7374. Fax: 863-421-8766. Email: info@ridgeislandgroves.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Come out to our location and sample our Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice! We also ship Florida's Freshest Citrus across the United States. Tours of the Packinghouse and grove. Our Farm Market and Packinghouse reopens in midf September for the new season. Our annual "Order Early and Save" promotion will also be live in time for our Grand Reopening! We have worked hard to bring you the Best Citrus Florida has to offer. We look forward to hearing from you and as always, if you are in the area be sure to stop in and say hello! [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) 
• S & S Micro Farm LLC - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
  8451 Sinkhole Road, Bartow, FL 33830. Phone: (407) 719-2403. Email: sandsmicrofarm@gmail.com. Open: During April and May, PYO is Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm, however availability of blueberries to pick varies considerably; please call or email for current availability and hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Blueberry season is typically April 15 to May 25, special event on Mothers Day. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Venmo, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We are a GAP Certified Farm. 10 acres of blueberries with 4 varieties to choose from gives us a longer season,. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS)  (ADDED: May 07, 2021)
• Shady Oak Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, picnic area, school tours, group reservations
  3320 Shady Oak Drive East, Lakeland, FL 33810. Phone: (863) 512-1547. Email: shadyoakfarms@icloud.com. Open: UPDATE for 2025: Their website and/or Facebook page is gone, Call before you go, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me; last reported hours were PYO on weekends, 9am until 5pm; Call to confirm availability. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-4, take Exit 21 (Route 39 North) or Exit 31 (Kathleen Road North). From Exit 21, take Route 39 North approximately 3 miles to Knights Station/Griffin Road, turn right (East) and go approximately 5 miles. About 1/2 mile inside Polk County, take a left (North) onto Shady Oak Drive East. From Exit 31, take Kathleen Road North approximately 3/4ths mile to Knights Station/Griffin Road and turn left (West), go approximately 3.3 miles to Shady Oak Drive East, turn right (North). We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Picnic area on pleasant pond. Good for groups. We also sell blueberry and other plants and flowers. Also called JD Oaks Vineyard. (UPDATED: April 29, 2020)
• Thomas Farms - blueberries, may also have some peaches, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  2035 Gerber Dairy Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880. Phone: 863-860-1016. Alternate Phone: 407-234-7874. Email: twc4073069748@earthlink.net. Open: typically April and May, Fridays and Saturdays at 9am and on Sundays at 11am or call us for an appointment. Directions: from Winter Haven go South on highway 17 past the city of Eagle Lake, turn Left on Bomber Road, go approximately 2 miles and then turn Right on Gerber Dairy Road, Thomas Farms is on the Left (look for the red gate). Click here for a map and directions.. First opened in late 2007, Thomas Farms has 4 acres of blueberries. 2025 prices: For $20 for 6lb Bucket (U-Pick) & $30 for 6lb Bucket (We-Pick). [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) 
• Tree-O Groves, Inc. - peaches
  140 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lake Alfred, FL 33850. Phone: (863) 956-3175. Email: treeopeaches@gmail.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm; Peaches (UF Sun variety) available in April and May. Street and field parking available. There is shade provided by the many oak trees. Visit us on Saturday and pick your own peaches. Farm fresh Florida peaches available weekends in April. 2025 prices: $20/one-peck bag(12 to 15 lbs per bag),  We supply bags. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) 
• Walter Farms - blueberries,
  9613 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road, Bartow, FL 33830. Phone: 407 873-0817. Email: WalterFarmsBartow@gmail.com. Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. Directions: Highway 27 South to Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road, turn West, go 7 miles to stop sign. Farm is on left and marked by a Walter Farms sign. For a map to our farm, click here. Blueberries May 10 to June 10. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: May 16, 2016)