Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Pasco County, west Florida in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blueberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blueberries 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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Pasco County

• Aunt Mattie's Berry Patch - blueberries,
  5238 Darlington Rd, Holiday, Florida, FL 34690. Phone: (727) 938-2658. Open: . Click here for a map and directions. 5238 Darlington Rd, Holiday, Florida, FL 34690 Phone: We are a family owned and operated blueberry farm since 2007 The property was purchased by my husband's grandparents in the 1930' Granny, also known as "Aunt Mattie", was a Sunday School teacher She had picnics and softball games for the kids right here on the property We invite the public to come pick their own blueberries at a reasonable price (ADDED: September 11, 2017, JBS)
• B & S Victory Farms - blueberries,
  12445 Fort King Road, Dade City, FL 33525. Phone: 352-567-3431. Email: bsvictory@gmail.com. Open: Saturday 8:00 to 1:00, closed Sunday through Friday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . $4.00 per pound.
• Blue Jewel Blueberry Farm - blueberries
  13416 Peace Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: 727-868-4995. Email: dorie_2004@yahoo.com. Open: Sunday through Saturday, 9am to 7pm. Directions: Coming from Little Road heading north you will go until you get to Denton Avenue, you will take a right at the light. You will follow Denton Ave until it turns into Peace Boulevard. We will be less than a quarter of a mile on your right..look for the big yellow and black sign in the yard that say \Blue Jewel Farm ..U-Pick blueberries ". Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Coming from Little Road heading north you will go until you get to Denton Avenue, you will take a right at the light. You will follow Denton Ave until it turns into Peace Boulevard. We will be less than a quarter of a mile on your right..look for the big yellow and black sign in the yard that say "Blue Jewel Farm ..U-Pick Crops are usually available in April, May, June. Incase of inclement weather you might want to call first the phone number is
• Blueberry Blessings - blueberries,
  13725 Family Trail, Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: (727) 207-1758. Email: blueberryblessingsfl@gmail.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: We are located just a short drive from Tampa Bay in Pasco County! Take the suncoast parkway north and exit left onto Exit 27SR52. Continue for about 1.1 miles and turn right onto Hays road. Travel 2.2 miles on Hays road and then make a left onto Hudson Avenue After about 1.5 Miles take a right onto Family Trail. The farm is about 0.5 Miles down the road on the right!. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Blueberry Blessings Facebook page. . info@blueberryblessings.com. We are located just a short drive from Tampa Bay in Pasco County! Take the suncoast parkway north and exit left onto Exit 27/SR52. Continue for about 1.1 miles and turn right onto Hays road. Travel 2.2 miles on Hays road and then make a left onto Hudson Avenue After about 1.5 Miles take a right onto Family Trail. The farm is about 0.5 Miles down the road on the right!. Please check the weather and dress appropriately - sunscreen, hats, and all! We welcome you to stay for a picnic with your friends and family. Please check our facebook page for the most up to date information. We are sanitizing our UPICK buckets after each use, however we encourage you to bring your own baskets and buckets this season for collecting berries. You only pay for what you pick ( cash is our preferred method of payment to avoid the transaction fees ) we do accept all major credit/debit cards through the Square Payment system ), at the check out your picked berries will be weighed. (ADDED: March 21, 2015)
• Bob's Blueberry Farm & Nursery - No pesticides are used blackberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  11229 Pincus Dr, Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: 727-2374485. Email: blueberry4195@verizon.net. Open: Monday thru Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm Mid - April Thru June. Directions: We have two locations of operation in Hudson 1\) 11229 Pincus Dr. Hudson, FL. 34669 2\) 8700 Rhodes Road Hudson, FL. 34667 Please Call to see which farm is . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Bob's Blueberry Farm & Nursery Alternate Phone: 727-863-4214. . We have two locations of operation in Hudson 1) 11229 Pincus Dr. Hudson, FL. 34669 2) 8700 Rhodes Road Hudson, FL. 34667 Please Call to see which farm is open on the day you plan to visit. We do not use pesticides on the crops. In 2021, Blueberries are $3.00 per pound for U-pick /$4 per pound already picked. Hours will be based on weather and availability.. usually open every day.
• Brenda's Berry Barn - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blueberries, strawberries, Other fruit or veg, already-picked produce, gift shop, picnic area, school tours
  12954 Hudson Avenue, Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: 727-856-2380. Email: berrybarn@tampabay.rr.com. Open: In the fall through Mid - May for Hydroponic Strawberries, April to Mid - May for Blueberries longer if berries permit; Check our website for real - time updates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . In the fall through Mid - May for Hydroponic Strawberries, April to Mid - May for Blueberries (longer if berries permit); Check our website for real - time updates. We usually start picking at the beginning of May, but they will be more abundant by the second week of May. The berries are still $3.50 per lb. this year and we provide the buckets. All fertilizers are sprayed directly into the root beds of the plants, which makes the berries safe to eat right off the branches..You get to sample what you are buying! We also have Blueberry and Strawberry Cider and All Natural Jams, Jellies and Condiments; Ask us about our "new" Hydroponic Vegetables. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals.
  Comments from a visitor on April 11, 2009: "Went to Brenda's today April 11, 2009-It is *Open* for Blueberry picking, plenty of ripe berries, $3.50 lb. Hydro U pick strawberries still avail. also. Friendly - directions are perfect. "
• Bubba's Blueberry Farm - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand
  16505 Jayare Road, Spring Hill, FL 34690. Phone: 727-408-3000. Email: greekfam5@yahoo.com. Open: Sunday through Saturday daily from 9am to 4pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . Blueberries: May 1, 2010 to June 2010. You pick blueberries on my 3 and 1/2 acre farm for $4.00 per pound. You may purchase blueberries already picked for $5.00 per pound.
• Cheri's Berries - blueberries, restrooms
  Pigeon Road, Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: 727-798-8016. Email: randwscott@yahoo.com. Open: Call for hours and dates, starting in late March. Directions: From US 19, turn on Hudson Avenue, go about 5 miles, pass Little Road and Hicks Road, look for sign that says Pigeon Road, turn left and take the first left. Look for sign that says Cheri\'s Berries. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 727-271-6657. . From US 19, turn on Hudson Avenue, go about 5 miles, pass Little Road and Hicks Road, look for sign that says Pigeon Road, turn left and take the first left. Look for sign that says . Typical harvest dates for blueberries are April and May. Ask us about blueberry plants, we partner with Nottingham farms to offer the finest plants available. A visitor writes on May 09, 2018: "Just spoke with someone (Mike?) by phone at the farm. He said the berries are all picked so they are closed for the rest of 2018 blueberry season."
• DDDO. LLC, dba Blueberry Bliss Farm - blueberries,
  12611 Eden Ave, Hudson, FL 34667. Phone: (813) 485-7864. Email: overbeckdj@gmail.com. Open: Every day 8am to 6pm. Directions: From US19, turn east on Denton, go approx. 4 miles and turn left and go North on East Road Make first left on Eden Avenue We are the 2ND FARM ON RIGHT. If you are coming from the North, County Line road turn left or right on East Rd, go approx. 3 miles to Eden Avenue and turn right. 2ND FARM ON RIGHT, look for address on post at gate. Call 813-457-9762 for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . Alternate Phone: (813) 457-9762. . Please bring your own gloves, hat, sunscreen and water. (ADDED: March 20, 2021)
• Green Acres You Pick Blueberries - blueberries, upick and already picked
  17500 Eldridge Ave, Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: (352) 683-3480. Email: YouPickBlueberries@yahoo.com. Open: usually starts in early April. Click here for a map and directions.
  Green Acres You Pick Blueberries Facebook page. . On some weekends they even have food trucks. Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 7, 2024, JBS) (ADDED: April 7, 2021, JBS)
• McCool's Blueberry Farm - blueberries
  12834 Kitten Trail, Hudson, FL 34669. Phone: 727-869-8219. Email: Bluefarmpartyof4@aol.com. Open: Call for u-pick dates. Directions: U.S Hwy 19 to Hudson Ave. Head East. Cross over Fivay Rd. Then cross over Little Road. Third traffic light is Hicks, turn left heading north. Passing Veteran\'s Park on left. Kitten Trail is on the right. Take Kitten Trail to the end. We are the property on the curve on the right hand side with a brown lattice fence. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash and Check. . U.S Hwy 19 to Hudson Ave. Head East. Cross over Fivay Rd. Then cross over Little Road. Third traffic light is Hicks, turn left heading north. Passing Veteran's Park on left. Kitten Trail is on the right. Take Kitten Trail to the end. We are the property on the curve on the right hand side with a brown lattice fence. Crops are usually available in May. Restrooms.
  Comments from a visitor on May 12, 2009: "I suggest calling this farm the day you are going. Usually a nice farm. However, we emailed asking about Friday and they gave NO indication that the crop was not plentiful and they might close. Nor did they tell us to call back later that week to double check. ASSURED us they'd be open daily 8 to 8. Then when we arrived Friday, after an hour drive, they were closed. We called, and they said they weren't opening that day - not enough fruit - would open the next day at 8 am (it was 5 pm). Didn't care that we had been told by them that they'd be open or that we'd driven an hour to get there. We were supposed to drive an hour home and then come back 14 hours later. Went to another farm this year."
• Owens Blueberry Farm - No pesticides are used, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
  12839 Kitten Trail, Hudson, FL 34667. Phone: 727-868-7249. Email: owensblueberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: 8am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week. Directions: Blueberries: April to June. We do not use pesticides on the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . crops. Please visit us on our Facebook page for days and hours for picking U-pick 2021 prices ($5.00 lb) and Pre-pick ($7.00 lb). Due to COVID-19 we will follow the CDC guidelines by: 1) limiting the number of pickers in the fields 2) allowing only pickers on the property 3) Allowing No Children on the property 4) Having all pickers wash their hands before entering the fields 5) Monitoring the social distancing of pickers (staying 6 feet away from others)We are a 2 acre High Density farm with 11 varieties of blueberries planted :) all ready for picking:) come on out we are here 9 am to 3 pm(although we stop allowing pickers into the field at 3 pm) depending on the abundance of pickers, weather and berries 7 days a week until June when we start cutting the bushes back. Please check the weather before you come if its raining we may be closed. We recommend calling before you come if you plan to come after 2pm. especially if you have a long drive to get to us. Some days we may close early if its been a slow day. (ADDED: April 15, 2015)
  Comments from a visitor on May 22, 2011: "We went there today with our 2 kids to pick blueberries. This farm was outstanding! Berries were $4/lb. and sampling was encouraged because there are about 11 varieties of blueberries available. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back again. "
  Comments from a visitor on May 31, 2010: "The farm is exceptionally clean, this is a certified farm they have a "Superior" certificate from Primus Laboratory. This farm is audited and inspected once a year all fruit and water testing is performed there. They really are the BEST and the fruit is delicious!!! This farm takes cash or check they have restrooms beverages and picnic tables. No smoking on the premises."
  Comments from a visitor on May 10, 2009: "Visited this farm on 5/10/2009 to pick some blueberries, the Owner was extraordinarily nice the farm and blueberries were fantastic. Highly recommended."
  Comments from a visitor on May, 2007: "they are very nice, friendly owners."
• Starkey Blueberry Farms - Blueberries
  10730 Lake Blanche Drive, Trinity, FL 34655. Phone: 727-372-6440. Email: starkeyblueberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm; typically March and April Call to be sure, the season varies a lot. Directions: Travel on 54 to Starkey Blvd. Take a right turn at Florida Design Consultants, across from downtown Longleaf. Continue past Trinity Lutheran Church on the left and Florida Design Consultants on the right to the unpaved road. Follow the unpaved road without taking a left or right turn and you will see the parking area. 2018 is their 3rd season in business. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Starkey Blueberry Farms Facebook page. . Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm; typically March and April (Call to be sure, the season varies a lot). (UPDATED: April 10, 2020)
• Whispering Oak Blueberry Farm - blueberries,
  12429 Denton Ave, Hudson, FL 34667. Phone: 727-808-2561. Email: vicky@hudsonhydoponics.com. Open: Opening May 13, 2014 Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 4pm See our website for current days and hours we are open. Directions: See website. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Whispering Oak Blueberry Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 727-808-7745. Fax: 800-535-3411. . Facebook page. We have 7 acres and a lot of ripe blueberries. Fill a 6 pound picking pail in 10 minutes!. Also a winery! Creating all natural wines with the freshest Florida blueberries to make a great blend of organic nectar that tantalizes and teases the taste buds.Our product is created with fresh blueberries harvested and fermented with care to create a unique table wine that is far from ordinary.

 

Blueberry

Blueberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), so pesticides are generally unnecessary! This year's crop is fantastic (see related news story), thanks both to the weather and to more farms planting more blueberry bushes due to increased consumer demand over the past few years as more studies proclaim the anti-oxidant and other health properties of blueberries.

Click here to find a local Blueberry Festival (usually held between April and July).

If you are looking for information about a similar berry, the saskatoon (also called the June berry or Serviceberry) see this page about saskatoons.

Picking tips:

Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn't fully ripened.

Ripening AFTER picking?

First, it is key to know that once picked, blueberries will NOT become any sweeter, nor will the flavor improve. The only change that occurs is the color. They will APPEAR to ripen, but it is only a color change, from white to green to rose to red to pale blue to fully blue. So, white and green colored blueberries will not "ripen" after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO change color after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to "ripen").

As the blueberries ripen ON THE BUSH, the flavor goes from tastless to bitter to tasteless tart to tart blueberry flavor to sweet blueberry flavor.

Grocery stores sell blueberries that are tart, not sweet because they had them picked unripe by machine so they are very firm and can handled being bumped around in shipping. They may look good, but are not as tasty as those picked when actually ripe.

So, the key is, PICK ONLY RIPE BERRIES!

How to pick blueberries

Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches a but like grapes do, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub them with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.

When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per hour (if I'm not being distracted by the kids and the sun isn't too hot!). A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour.and at the beginning or end of the season it takes more time as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated in clusters.

Tips for storing blueberries after harvesting:

• Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form in the container.
• Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from becoming mushy.
• Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store your fresh blueberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked blueberries will keep 10 to 14 days.
• Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze, then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.

Blueberry Measurements and Conversions

Keep in mind that blueberries vary considerably in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.

• 1 gallon of blueberries weighs about 7.5 lbs or (4 liters of blueberries is about 3.5 kg)

• 1 pint of fresh blueberries weights about 3/4 of a pound. (1 liter of blueberries is about 700 grams)

• 1 pound of fresh blueberries is usually between about 2 and 3 cups of berries.

• It takes about 4 cups (about of blueberries to make a blueberry pie (see this fantastic and easy blueberry pie recipe)

• A normal batch of blueberry preserves, jam or jelly requires 5 pints of berries.

• Blueberries do come in a variety of sizes from small (190-250 berries per cup) to extra large (<90 berries per cup).

Blueberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Blueberries

Recipes

• The world's best Blueberry pie, recipe and directions and illustrated!
• Blueberry buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping blueberry coffee cake
• Other easy directions to make blueberry desserts: cobblers, etc.

Canning, freezing and other blueberry recipes:

• How to Freeze Blueberries
• How to Can Blueberries
• How to Make Homemade Blueberry Jam
• How to make blueberry jelly
• How to make and can blueberry syrup (it works for strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, too)
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter

Baking tips

If you have trouble with blueberries settling to the bottom of muffins and blueberry breads, try one or more of these tips:

• Coat them with flour before adding to the batter. Just gently shake the blueberries in a bag (plastic or paper) with 1/2 cup of flour, then dump them mix in a sieve to remove excess flour.
• It may just be that your batter is too thin. try making the batter a little thicker!
• Fill the muffin cups or baking pan up to 1/4 full with batter (which hasn't had blueberries added to it yet); then stir the blueberries into the remaining batter, and continue to fill the muffin cups or bread pan. The blueberries will start off higher in the mix!

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