2025 Central Indiana Strawberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Strawberry U-Pick Orchards in Central Indiana in 2025, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for strawberries that we know of in this area.
Not all areas of a state have strawberries farms 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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Clinton County
Smith Farms - apples, flowers, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), strawberries, U-pick and already picked, picnic area you may bring your own food 1465 North 800 West, Frankfort, IN 46041. Phone: 7652969554. Email: smithfarms63@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: see website for directions. For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Smith Farms Facebook page. For a map to our farm, Please check our website in May for our pick your own strawberry hours. . PEACH SEASON MID JULY - MID AUGUST. Peach Varieties: Early Red Haven, Red Star , Bright Star, Blazing Star, Glow Haven, Canadian Harmony, Glowing Star, J.H. Hale, Star Fire, Artic Gem, Crest Haven, Red Globe and O'Henry. Please visit us on Facebook for exact picking dates and times. APPLE SEASON LATE AUGUST- LATE OCTOBER: Apple Varieties: : Macintosh, Cortland, Jonathan, Early Fuji, Early Red One, Oregon Spur, Melrose, Cameo, and Honey Crisp. PUMPKIN SEASON LATE SEPTEMBER-LATE OCTOBER: We will also have our "own" mums and cornstalks available at this time. We are opening our Strawberry Fields on Monday in late May. Please note these hours may change due to weather/crop conditions. We will update Facebook daily with exact dates and times or you may call us. (UPDATED: May 25, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Hamilton County
Spencer Farm - asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, black raspberries, red raspberries, pumpkins, field grown chrysanthemums, restrooms 7177 East 161st Street, Noblesville, IN 46062. Phone: 317-776-1560. Email: spencerfarm@att.net. Open: For current hours of operation please visit our website. Directions: Follow signs from 146th Street and Allisonville Rd. Gift shop. Typical crop availability: May-Asparagus, Rhubarb. June-strawberries, black raspberries, blueberries. July-Blueberries. August and September- red raspberries, mums, summer vegetables. October- pumpkins and mums. November and December- live . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, credit cards. Spencer Farm Facebook page. Gift shop. Typical crop availability: May-Asparagus, Rhubarb. June-strawberries, black raspberries, blueberries. July-Blueberries. August and September- red raspberries, mums, summer vegetables. October- pumpkins and mums. November and December- live Christmas trees. We now have pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, straw bales, field grown chrysanthemums, etc., and hayrides to the pumpkin patch on Saturday and Sunday. In the market we have apples grown right here in Indiana, along with many, many fall festive items. Don't forget to order your Thanksgiving pies and baked goods, we will be open all year! Spencer's You-Pick is now . Our name has changed slightly, but our determination to serve our many valued customers through the years remains the same. . (UPDATED: May 25, 2025, JBS) Comments from a visitor on June 29, 2012: "Farm is very conveniently located to metropolitan Indy. We picked black raspberries here 3 times during peak season. Bush.. [ Click here to update the listing ]
Hancock County
Piney Acres Farm - strawberries, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties 1115 E. 1000 North, Fortville, IN 46040. Phone: 317-326-1700. Email: pineyacresfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Call before you go - there is nothing about strawberries on their website now. Directions: click here. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Piney Acres Farm Facebook page. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. click here for current hours. Please see our website for more detailed information and fun activities for the kids! . (UPDATED: May 25, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Madison County
TLC Produce - Uses integrated pest management practices, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms 3912 W. 25th St, Anderson, IN 46011. Phone: (765) 810-6460. Email: tlcproduce@outlook.com. Open: Typical season is 3 weeks from the end of May to the middle of June; In season, Sunday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, supply and weather permitting; We are always closed on Saturdays; Please call ahead or check the website for availability; We do take reservations. Directions: Located on the west side of Anderson, 1 12 miles west or Raible Avenue on 25th Street. Our season is usually from May 25 to June 15. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. TLC Produce Facebook page. Our season is usually from May 25 to June 15. We use integrated pest management practices. . (ADDED: March 01, 2021) (UPDATED: May 26, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Marion County
Driving Wind Blueberry Farm - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries Michigan Rd & W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Phone: 317-257-3001. Open: by appointment, call for an appointment. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. They offer U-pick blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, fall mums, local honey, fruit dressings, preserves, local produce and more. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. They offer U-pick blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, fall mums, local honey, fruit dressings, preserves, local produce and more. (UPDATED: May 26, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Waterman's Family Farm - strawberries, tomatoes, corn, other vegetables, pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and much more 7010 E Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239. Phone: 317-888-4189. Email: mike@watermansfamilyfarm.com. Open: Daily, May through July. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Waterman's Family Farm Facebook page. Check here for crop availabilityFrom I-465 on the south side of Indianapolis: take SR 37 south 5 milesFarm on west side of 37, 1/4 mile south of county lineBring the whole family for a farmload of funWaterman's Grown Produce: These are approximate dates and are subject to change as weather permitsâStrawberries June 1 to June 20Sweet Green Peas June 8 to July 4Sweet Corn July 3 to September 30Green Beans July 10 to FrostBeets July 10 to September 30Bell and Hot Peppers July 17 to FrostTomatoes July 22 to FrostCantaloupes July 30 to September 30Greens September 20 to October 31 (UPDATED: May 26, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Morgan County
Beasley's Orchard - strawberries, apples, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, zinnias, sunflowers, marigolds, raspberries, pumpkins, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, petting zoo 2304 E Main Street, Danville, IN 46122. Phone: (317) 745-4876. Email: info@beasleys-orchard.com. Open: Friday 1 pm to 10 pm Saturday, Sunday - 9am - 10 pm Directions: Call for directions Click here for a map and directions. Directions: Call for directions . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, check, credit cards, debit cards. Beasley's Orchard Facebook page. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. The apple orchard is only part of the 165 acres of farm fun we have to offer. We host seasonal activities and events all throughout the year! The Fall season features a corn maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, apple cannons, the barnyard bonanza activity area, straw mountain, apple cider, apples, and everything fall! Activities are available EVERY DAY from September 16th through October 31st, with Fall Festivals hosted each weekend! . (UPDATED: May 26, 2025, JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ]
Strawberry
Strawberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
In the U.S. strawberries typically peak during April in Florida and Texas,
May in the deep South, and in early June in middle sections and later June in the
far North and Canada. Keep in mind that 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 strawberries, producers depend on ideal spring weather conditions.
Before you leave to go to the farm:
Always call before you go to the farm - strawberries are affected by weather
(both rain and cooler temperature) more than most crops. And when they are
in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL
first!
Leave
early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed
for strawberries, 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
strawberries 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.
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 Strawberries
Grasp the stem just above the berry between the
forefinger and the thumbnail and pull with a slight twisting motion.
With the stem broken about one-half inch from
the berry, allow it to roll into the palm of your hand.
Repeat these operations using both hands until
each holds 3 or 4 berries.
Carefully place - don't throw - the fruit into
your containers. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack
the berries down.
General Picking Tips
Whether you pick strawberries from your garden or at
a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Be careful that your feet and knees do not
damage plants or fruit in or along the edge of the row.
Pick only the berries that are fully red. Part
the leaves with your hands to look for hidden berries ready for harvest.
To help the farmers, also remove from the plants
berries showing rot, sunburn, insect injury or other defects and place them
between the rows behind you. If they are left in the plants, the rot will
quickly spread to other berries.
Berries to be used immediately may be picked any
time, but if you plan to hold the fruit for a few days, try to pick in the
early morning or on cool, cloudy days. Berries picked during the heat of the
day become soft, are easily bruised and will not keep well.
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunshine 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. Strawberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for two or three, 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.
For interesting and fun strawberry facts and
trivia from the California Strawberry Commission,
click
here!
When you get home
DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them. Washing
makes them more prone to spoiling.
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting
berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash and cut the caps
(green tops) off the others and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make
jam right away) See this
page about how to freeze strawberries.
If you like the strawberries you picked, ask the farm what variety they
planted, and not the weather conditions the week or two before. The flavor
of a strawberry is affected by the variety, the weather and the degree of
ripeness when picked.
Picking the best strawberries:
Select firm, fully red berries. Strawberries DO NOT continue ripen after
they are picked! In the photo, only the berry on the far right is
completely ripe.
Strawberry festivals: Most areas that grow strawberries have a strawberry festival, at which you
can taste all kinds of fresh strawberry foods, pies, jams, cakes - and most
commonly, fresh strawberry shortcake. To find out where and when there
is one near you, see this
page for a list of strawberry festivals, sorted by state!
Strawberries measurements: government agriculture
websites tell us that 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups and is about the
same as 1 liter and 1 quart of fresh strawberries weighs 1 lbs to 1.25 lbs (or
450 to 600 g).
Of course, the weight
varies on variety and weather conditions. 1 quart is normally
enough for 4
servings, although I'll admit my son can eat 1 pint by himself!
How much to pick? In general, 1 quart of fresh, whole, just-picked strawberries =
approximately 3.5 cups hulled, whole berries. In other words, removing
the caps/hulls and the occasional mushy berry means you lose 1/4 cup to 1/2 (it depends how much fruit you remove with the hull) or
about 7 to 12% of every quart you pick.
One cup of strawberries contains only about 50 calories
U-pick strawberries are much healthier than store-bought. Consumer
reports says store bought strawberries have so many pesticide and fungicide
residues on they, that they don't recommend you eat them at all!
U-pick strawberry farms typically sell berries by the
pound. 1 lbs of fresh strawberries is about 2/3 of a quart.
It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to pick a quart, if the berries
are reasonably plentiful
The strawberry plant adapts to wide variety of soil conditions, but does
not tolerate drought well, and the berries quickly rot if the weather is
rainy. For this reason, the plants are usually grown on raised beds through
plastic mulch!
Cultivation of strawberries began in Europe in the 1300's, but the berry
only became very popular in the early 1900's in California.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase
as strawberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a
couple of days in the refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just
wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much
air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of
this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
Strawberries were originally called strewberries because the fruit was
'strewn' amongst the leaves of the plant.
California is king of strawberry productions because: California
produces 75 percent of the nation's strawberry crops; one billion pounds
of strawberries each year. If all the strawberries produced in
California in one year were laid berry to berry, they would go around
the world 15 times. Each acre of land in California in strawberry
production produces an average of 21 tons of strawberries annually, with
a total of 23,000 acres of strawberries planted in California each year.
More conversions
1 pint (2 cups) of fresh whole strawberries
= about 8 oz (1/2 lb) of strawberries
= 2.25 cups of sliced strawberries
= 1
cup pureed strawberries
= 12-14 large strawberries
2 quarts of fresh strawberries are needed for a 9" pie
A 10 oz package of frozen berries is about the same as 1 cup of sliced
fresh strawberries