These 6 Northern California farms let you pick your own strawberries, blackberries and more
Farms in Northern California are opening their fields to the public this spring and summer, giving you a chance to pick your own fruit.
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Some farms are facing a low supply of fruits, such as Granny May’s Strawberry Farm. According to its website, its U-Pick season is closed until further notice due to low yield this season.
But you can still have your summer orchard experience in Northern California, as several farm fields are blossoming.
Here are farms where you can gather your own fruits this summer:
This list will update as more farms open this season.
Daisy Creek Farms
13440 Alabama Rd., Galt; 209-730-0670
U-Pick at Daisy Creek is now open by appointment.
The farm, which specializes in strawberries, cherries, blackberries, apricots and more, has a delayed produce season due to cool weather conditions.
There are limited spots available for strawberry picking. You can register online.
Hours: Appointment dates vary.
Pacific Star Gardens
20872 County Road 99, Woodland; 530-666-7308
Strawberries are starting to ripen at Pacific Star Gardens, according to the farm’s Facebook.
“It has been a very challenging year so far and we are very grateful the strawberries are getting it done,” the farm stated in a post.
You can now head out to Woodland and pick some of the first strawberries of the season. You can bring your own bucket or grab one at the farm and find your berries. Payment is based on how much your bucket weighs.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily
Sun Strawberry
4625 Bilby Road, Elk Grove; 916-716-2142
Sun Strawberry is now available for U-Pick, according to its Facebook. Appointments are required for weekends, and not for weekdays.
Prices are $20 for each bucket. You will need to pay admission which is $3 for adults and $2 for kids 3 to 12 years old. Children under 3 are free. You should call ahead to check availability.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Airaya U-Pick Farm
25221 Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood; (408) 515-5878
You can pick your own nectarines, apricots, Asian pears and pluots from 21 different trees at Airaya U-Pick Farm in Brentwood.
Its opening day is Saturday, May 20. The season runs to August, depending on the fruit.
It’s $4 per pound for how much fruit you pick. Admission is $10 per vehicle, but if you spend $25 or more, you’ll get an admission refund.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on weekends. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
Impossible Acres
37945 County Rd 31, Davis; 530-750-0451
Fruit season is expected to start at the end of May at Impossible Acres.
Here, you’ll likely find summer berries, such as blackberries and raspberries. There are typically apricots, plums and cherries too.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily
American River Cherry Company
2240 Dias Dr., Placerville; 530-748-9957
The American River Cherry Company expects to be open for U-Pick at the end of May or beginning of June, depending on how warm the weather will be in the coming weeks. A representative of the company said they will update the Facebook, Instagram and website about the opening day.
At the orchard, you can pick cherries for $4 a pound.
It is first come, first served.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to Friday. Closed Saturday.
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