![]() Lakeland Mom is a for-profit website that provides free content through paid advertising and sponsorships. Although Plant City Florida Strawberries are the most “famous,” there are still plenty of great places to go Strawberry Picking in Florida that might be closer to you.Do not wash or cut tops until ready to use. If berries are not used immediately, refrigerate and loosely cover with paper towel or plastic wrap.Berries need to be kept cool once picked, plan your day accordingly or bring ice if you aren’t taking them home immediately.Check under leaves as some of the best berries are hiding there.Strawberries do NOT ripen once picked, so be sure to select firm, ripe berries, and pick them with the leafy green top ON.Take CASH!! Many u-pick farms only accept cash.Many fields do not keep containers on site. Bring your own container, not too deep.Light colored clothing is the best thing to wear for strawberry picking so you don’t get hot. Wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen – fields are in the sun.You WILL be walking in dirt and you will get dirty! Wondering what to wear to pick strawberries? Dress comfortably with closed toe shoes.Pick early in the morning when it is still cool.Check the local Farm’s website or Facebook page the day before or day of your visit to confirm hours for picking berries.We update this section every 1-2 weeks – check links to each farm for the most up-to-date info, we do not post closing U-Pick closing dates. Pappy’s Patch (Oveido/Orlando – not open in 2023).Strawberry Picking not open yet for 2023: Southern Hill Farms (Clermont – blueberries and sunflowers also when in season).Oak Haven Farms & Winery (Sorrento/Mt. ![]() Strawberry Passion Organics (Thonotosassa/Tampa).Tomlin FFA Produce Stand (Plant City – only open occasionally).Three Son Farms (Dover/Plant City – sunflowers also when in season).Keel & Curley Winery + Keel Farms (Plant City).Center Hill Farm (Bowling Green/Ft Meade).Strawberry Fields open in 2023 – check Website/Facebook links for dates/times/closing dates: If you’re looking for fresh produce, there are also numerous Farmers Markets happening weekly around Polk County, you can find them all in our Farmers Market Guide. Strawberry season in Florida typically runs from December – March, with the Plant City Strawberry Festival as the annual celebration of all things berry!ĭon’t miss our Strawberry Picking Tips at the bottom of this post, and check out our Blueberry and Peach U-pick Guides, as well as a list of Sunflower Farms. We try to go pick our own strawberries in Tampa / Lakeland / Plant City area every year. The berries grow in raised beds on the ground (unless they are hydroponic strawberry plants) so they are easy for kids to reach. Strawberry picking in Florida is a GREAT family activity to do with kids. How great is it that we live right next door to the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World – Plant City, Florida! That means we have an abundance of places for U Pick Strawberries within an hour’s drive and it is easy to find somewhere for strawberry picking near you.
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