There are different U-Pick options in Florida, depending on where you live.
As for Citrus County, the options are plenty!
Part of the fun of living here is that we get a wide variety of options for the u-pick seasons…and you don’t have to travel very far either!
Whether you prefer blueberries, strawberries, oranges, peaches, or nectarines, you will find it here!
Bellamy Grove (Inverness, FL)
15-20 Minutes from Citrus Hills
Bellamy Grove is located in Inverness, Florida, and offers seasonal strawberry picking.
They also offer fresh oranges for purchase.
Many residents of Citrus County have expressed their admiration for the quality of their fruit, and it’s nothing short of “delicious!”
Bette’s Blues Blueberry Farm (Citrus Springs, FL)
15-20 Minutes from Citrus Hills
Bette’s Blues is a blueberry farm in Citrus Springs, Florida, offering seasonal u-pick blueberry picking options.
So if you’re craving that blueberry pie or a blueberry lemon scone, this is the place to come in the Spring!
Hatfield’s Orchard (Crystal River, FL)
10-15 Minutes from Citrus Hills
Offering a wider variety of U-Pick options in Citrus County is Hatfield’s Orchard, located in Crystal River, Florida.
Hatfield’s Orchard is an excellent option if you love a fresh peach or nectarine.
You’ll also find fresh blueberries here, so take your pick (literally)!
U-Pick Seasons
(This may change year-to-year, depending on the weather.)
Strawberries: December – March
Blueberries: March – May/June
Oranges: October – June
Peaches: March – May
Nectarines: September – November
As you can see, there are many different places for picking your fruit and quite a few varieties to choose from.
It’s just another benefit to living in Florida’s Best Location!
Now I don’t know about you, but I’m excited about the blueberry lemon scones this upcoming blueberry season!
