2024 Northeast from Atlanta - Gwinnett, Hall, I-85 to SC border in Georgia Mulberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Mulberry U-Pick Orchards in Northeast from Atlanta - Gwinnett, Hall, I-85 to SC border in Georgia in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for mulberries that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have mulberries 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!

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Oglethorpe County

• Buffalo Creek Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, mulberries, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  810 Stevens Grove Church Road, Lexington, GA 30648. Phone: (706) 201-5553. Email: bcberryfarmga@gmail.com. Open: Thursday to Sunday, from 7 am to 2 pm; June and July. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Buffalo Creek Berry Farm Facebook page. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicWe are committed to a wholesome product at an affordable price. The goal here is to keep everything natural, safe, and farm fresh! Where it is safe, we grow these fruits without pesticides, and this has been possible with blueberries, raspberries, and mulberries. We are careful to use the least toxic chemicals available and the smallest amount possible to do the job. We invite you to come down and see what we are doing for yourself! Why not stop by and see us this season. Berry Season will begin in April and BOOKINGS do not open until March. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOUR OWN PICKING CONTAINERS. Pay when you finish picking (cash, check, Venmo, CashApp are preferred). 3% processing fee for debit / credit card payments including Apple pay & Android payNote: A gallon picking bucket weighs about 4 to 5.5 lbs depending on how full you stack your berries. All strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and mulberries are the same you pick price ($5/lb in 2021).(UPDATED: May 01, 2018)A visitor writes on May 26, 2019: "The trip out to Buffalo Creek Berry far is so worth your time! Cameron and Laura are the nicest, loving people and you can't help being entertained by Elsie and her berry covered face, Savanna laughs at her all the time! You can see the love of the earth in this family by the care Laura takes with each plant or fruit and Cameron works so hard at keeping his land healthy and free of toxins, pesticides and harm. The strawberries were new this year, the rows were well maintained, the old fruit was removed to help prevent fungus and bugs, such a pleasant experience our group of ladies had. We treated ourselves with homemade strawberry ice cream afterwards! Support this working farm by spending some time out here, the proof is in the taste of these berries, you will not find more flavorful berries! You and your body will appreciate them too! Downtown Lexington was a wonderful stop too, the Rowdy Rooster carries the fruit if you can't make it all the way. Dr. Rhonda Mills"A visitor writes on June 30, 2013: "I visited the Buffalo Creek Farm today, June 30, 2013 with my four kids, ages 7 - 10 (yes, that includes a set of twins) and we thought the farm was just wonderful. We chose Buffalo Creek because they had peaches, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries and with four kids, they couldn't agree on just one kind, so this was perfect. The day we went, the peaches were not "pick your own," but they had some picked for you to buy. They did have rows and rows of blueberries - we could have picked all day long, and we didn't get there until almost noon because we drove in from Atlanta. We also picked full gallons of raspberries and blackberries! Now my only problem is what to do with all of the beautiful fruit we picked! The owners couldn't have been nicer. They were wonderfully sweet to my children and didn't mind if they ate some of the berries as we picked. Also, there were real bathrooms, not port-a-potties. The whole place was beautifully maintained and lovingly kept with bushes overflowing with fruit. Cannot recommend this farm enough! We will be back next year!"
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2010: "My wife and I were celebrating her birthday today, July 18th 2010, and she wanted to go to a peach farm as well as a blueberry farm. we checked all over the internet and found several within 75 miles of Suwanee,Ga. After checking out several of the farms and the comments left by customers we were concerned that we might go to a farm where the owners/managers would not have good customer service, or the farm might be in need of some lawn, poison ivy maintenance. Boy, were we surprised when we arrived at. The farm was in very good condition. The peach trees were in excellent condition and the blueberry bushes had been properly trimmed for the maximum output of berries as well as no poison ivy, and no tall grass on the farm. You could tell that the owners really cared about their farm as well as you, their customer. This farm is the best hidden secret this side of Georgia. Always call first, but you will not be disappointed with their peaches, blueberries or their true hospitality. "

 

Mulberry

Mulberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

The mulberry grows on a tree that starts out as a shrub, but over time, can get quite large.  The mulberries are black and are so fragile that almost no markets carry them.    They are similar to blackberries, just larger and much more fragile).  The flavor is very mild, and they are mildly sweet.  I doubt whether many people would prefer them to blackberries or raspberries, but if you have access to a tree, they are very productive!
There are three types of mulberries commonly found: the native north American ones (black and a red variety) and the "Chinese white". The black and red (they are the color dark red, like a red delicious apple color) were native, and earlier settlers imported the white ones from China, in the hopes of getting silk worms to flourish. While no silkworms are around any longer, the berry trees are all over the place. Most people don't know they are edible. Of the three varieties, the black ones taste almost watery with a delicate sweet flavor, overall, pretty bland. The red ones are not much different, overall a great value for "free food" as they are everywhere. Beware of the little critters that are on some of them, though. The white...oh the white!! They are truly delicious, it's almost like a different fruit altogether. When ripe, they can be as long as 2", but more typically 1 1/2" long, with a slight lavender blush on the outermost part of each individual nodule that makes up the cluster of the berry. If you see some, start picking and eat them fast...they don't last long. The tiny stem at the top is hard to remove without a knife and usually just eaten. Some people add them to pancakes and muffins, simply following recipes for blueberries, however, they are best fresh just rinsed and chilled.

Mulberries typically peak during June in the South of the U.S., and in July in the north and in Canada. 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 Mulberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions.

Before you leave to go to the farm:/b>

1. Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
   
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Mulberries, 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 Mulberries 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.
4. 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 Mulberries

1. A ripe mulberry is deep purple, almost black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug.  If the berry is red, it's not ripe yet.
2. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries.  Repeat the picking process with both hands.
3. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick Mulberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
2. Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight 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. Mulberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, 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.

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
3. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash  off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) Mulberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the mulberries (while they are in the fridge)!
4. Even under ideal conditions mulberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

Mulberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

1. How to make Mulberry jam - It is VERY easy, just like blackberry jam directions - very easy!
2. How to make Mulberry jelly
3. How to freeze berries
4. Mulberry syrup, make and can it! 
5. Seedless mulberry pie!
6. Mulberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Mulberry Festival Near You this year:

Mulberry Facts and Tips

• Mulberries are believed to help reduce cholesterol, blood sugar, and cancer risk. They are a traditional Chinese herbal medicine
• In China, the trees are grown for their leaves as that is the only food silkworms eat.
• Mulberries are made into wine, fruit juice, tea, or jam.
• Nutritional content of fresh mulberries:
  88% water
  62 calories per cup (140 grams)
  9.8% carbs,
  1.7% fiber,
  1.4% protein,
  0.4% fat.
• In a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of fresh mulberries:
  Calories: 43
  Water: 88%
  Protein: 1.4 grams
  Carbs: 9.8 grams
  Sugar: 8.1. grams
  Fiber: 1.7 grams
  Fat: 0.4 grams

 

 

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