Spring is the perfect time to get the family and kids outside, enjoying Florida’s beautiful weather and the unique natural gems on Florida’s Adventure Coast. Among the rolling hills of Brooksville are scenic local farms and ranches, bursting with berries ripe for picking!
Get ready to gather the seasonal harvest this Blueberry Season! Families and people of all ages will enjoy spending time at one of Hernando County’s local farms, picking fresh blueberries by the bucket or even by the pound!
Blueberry picking at Masaryktown Winery
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BLUEBERRY SEASON
Florida is the sweet spot for growing delicious and super-healthy blueberries, which ripen earlier than others thanks to the cold-but-short winters and some agricultural ingenuity. Here in the Sunshine State, blueberries typically ripen in April and May; a few farms also offer blackberries ripening soon after.
Tips to remember for u-picking include wearing closed-toed shoes, a shade hat, and sunscreen; most farms will offer buckets to collect the berries in. Check out the list of local U-pick farms and call ahead for operating hours and availability. Favorites for blueberries include Margo’s Blueberry Farm, Upicktopia, and JG Ranch, among others.
MARGO’S BLUEBERRY FARM – FROM BARK TO BERRIES
Established in 1993, Margo’s Blueberry Farm is a local favorite for fresh, U-Pick blueberries. A family-owned and operated business, they take great pride in using sustainable practices to grow delicious blueberries.
AGRITOURISM IN FLORIDA’S ADVENTURE COAST
The lush countryside of Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee is dotted with farms just bursting with flavor. Visit fields open during harvest seasons and unique agricultural operations for planned tours.
Favorites for tours and picking are strawberries from late November to April, blueberries in April and May and blackberries in June and July, while muscadine grapes ripen in August and September. Famous Frazier Farms corn is eagerly anticipated to ripen from May to July. Fresh colorful produce of many kinds is available year-round at Upicktopia and Beasley Farms.
Sweetfields Farm and HarvestMoon Fun Farm offer Spring and Fall mazes with a dazzling display of lush sunflowers in the Spring and sky-high corn in the fall. With entertainment, produce and animals for petting, the entire family will enjoy their visit.
Stroll through an organic Olive Grove and learn all about this amazing fruit. Join a workshop and learn how to press olives, make soaps, extracts and more. Schedule an afternoon with a group of five or more or attend one of the most frequent events in this scenic location.Get ready for an unforgettable experience. Start the adventure today at floridasadventurecoast.com
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