Strawberries and Blackberries are ripe for picking now! Blueberries will be ready for harvest around the end of June (I'll add additional farms at that time). Here are a few suggestions farms to visit, and you can find more information about harvest dates and pick-your-own farms at www.pickyourown.org Make sure to call ahead to confirm your visit, as farms often have to change their schedules depending on the weather and harvest.
Adams Farms (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries) - www.adamsfarmfayettevillega.com - Berry fields are well maintained, clean, easily accessible and filled with rows and rows of ready to pick berries. There are always people there to assist with picking so you can locate the biggest, ripest berries in the field. Two gallon containers are provided for easy picking. Please provide your own containers to take your berries home. Call (770) 461-9395. 1486 Georgia Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Mercier Orchards (Strawberries, Cherries, Blueberries) - www.mercier-orchards.com. 3-in-1 Summer UPick Event June 7-8. Visit from 10-4 and enjoy some old fashioned, outdoor fun! $18 per half gallon this weekend only for strawberries, cherries and blueberries. Picking is subject to weather and availability. CLICK HERE for more on this special event. Please call the store before making the trip! Call (800) 361-7731. 8660 Blue Ridge Dr., Blue Ridge, GA 30513
The Rock Ranch (Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries) - http://therockranch.com This much more than a farm. It's a destination - with ziplines, paddleboats, train ride and much more. But they do have U-Pick Strawberries too. Pick your own or grab a basket or two already picked! The Farm Market and strawberry patch are open until 5:30 p.m. daily (closed on Sundays). Call (706) 647-6374. 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, Georgia 30285
Southern Belle Farm (Strawberries, Blackberryies, Blueberries) - www.southernbellefarm.com . Strawberry patch is just over 5 acres. Open to visitors for Pick-Your-Own til June -- depending on Mother Nature. Following the strawberries, go back for plump blackberries and blueberries that you may pluck right from the plant. Call (770) 288-2582. 1658 Turner Church Rd, McDonough, Georgia 30252
Washington Farms (Strawberries - Blackberries & Blueberries coming soon) - www.washingtonfarms.net; For many customers it is a springtime tradition with family and friends. Strawberries are grown o raised plastic beds for easy picking and clean berries. Call (706) 769-0627 for Watkinsville (Bogart) & (770) 554-8119 for Loganville. Two locations: 270 Willowwind Dr., Loganville; Just north of US 78, off Hwy 20 AND 5691 Hog Mountain Rd., Bogart, GA 30622
GEORGIA HARVEST DATES:
Apples- July-November
Blackberries- June-July
Blueberries- June -August
Sweet Corn-May -July
Peaches- May - August
Strawberries -April -June
Watermelons- June -September
