Best Places for Strawberry Picking Houston – Strawberries! Little vibrant red bites of deliciousness, that give everyone the nostalgic taste of summer. Well known for pairing superbly with lashings of cream, strawberries are also heroes of the fruit world as they provide vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols. Strawberries are a scrumptious and versatile sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie snack.
Strawberry picking season in Houston can start as early as December and run through to May, although of course, as with any fruit, weather plays an important role in when these little gems will be ready for you to collect.
So, let’s take a look at the Best U-Pick Places for Strawberry Picking in Houston.
Atkinson Farms
3217 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388
Atkinson Farm is a traditional produce growing farm in Houston.
“Fresh strawberries, fresh locally grown seasonal produce, and more, right here in Spring, Texas. When the season becomes just right to buy fresh strawberries, some of the finest handpicked and the best tasting fresh strawberries and other grown produce can be found at our Atkinson Farms.
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They also have a large variety of u-pick vegetables and blackberries. There is a Corn Maze and Pumpkin patch in the fall.
Froberg’s Farm
3601 Hwy 6, Alvin, TX 77511
At Froberg’s Farm you have the option of either shopping in their very well stocked farmers produce market or picking your own!
“Froberg’s Country Store is open year-round, seven days a week (excluding major Holidays). Here at Froberg’s Farm we not only offer our homegrown fruits and vegetables we also have many other fresh fruits and vegetables from other areas so we can offer you a wide variety of produce all year long.
If you are not afraid to get your hands a little dirty, our fruit and vegetable picking circulates year round (with some off-seasons). Strawberry-picking, our most popular attraction, typically starts in January and ends late May. Blackberry-picking starts in May and goes through July. When planning any outdoor activity it is best to call before you come!
Join us for our Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival! Test your luck trying to find a way through our strategic Corn Maze, then walk out to our Flower Garden and pick flowers for your loved ones! Plus, each one of our attractions offers unique photo opportunities!”
I can also see a sunflower fields on their Facebook photos!
Blessington Farm
510 Chisolm Trail, Wallis, TX 77485
There is so much to do at Blessington Farm from adventure playgrounds, barrel rides and field trips, as well as the classic pick your own activities.
“During the time that our strawberries are available for picking to the general public, the strawberry pads open at 10:00 AM and will close at either 12:00 PM or at an earlier time when the berries have been picked-out.
Berry Picking:
Come create great memories picking strawberries, blueberries and thornless blackberries with your friends and family. Berry picking is seasonal so be sure to check the website to be in the know about what is ready to pick and when.
Animal Encounter:
We are preserving heritage and rare breeds of livestock…chickens, zebu, camels and goats to name a few. Children and adults will both love the hands-on interaction, seeing and learning about the history and value of these animals.
In the Fall, you and your family can stroll through our pumpkin patch…..we have MANY pumpkins, including decorative and edible varieties. The kids will also enjoy other Fall Festival activities.”
Jollisant Farms
11351 County Rd 203, Plantersville, TX 77363
Jollisant Farms is a family-owned and operated farm that grows and harvests vegetables and fruits. They use organic methods and do not use chemicals or pesticides. Everything they grow is fresh and they guarantee that you will get the best possible product.
“Here at Jollisant Farm, we love, love, love strawberries! Better than candy is organically grown, pesticide-free red strawberries. Our strawberry picking is fun for both adults and kids. Every season we have folks compliment us on the quality of our strawberries and the beauty of our farm. And, some folks have now made our farm an annual tradition to come and pick strawberries.
Although growing vegetables and fruit is our main business we make our own jams, jellies and pickles. Folks visiting the farm can purchase these fresh goodies in our farm store. Currently, our beehives have doubled allowing us to sell a little honey. On behalf of all of us here at Jollisant Farm, we hope you will come and visit us sometime. We would love to meet you and share our farm with you.”
You can also pick your own blackberries and pumpkins as well as all manner of vegetables.
Sweet Berry Farm
1801 FM1980, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Sweet Berry Farm is ideal for families with small children. There are several activities for kids, such as a petting zoo, a train, and an inflatable bounce house. After you’ve picked berries, try a strawberry-flavored treat such as a cup of strawberry lemonade or a homemade strawberry popsicle. In the fall, the farm features a pumpkin patch and a corn maze.
“Come and visit our strawberry patch! The strawberry fields (March through May): No admission or parking fee, simply pay for the fruit you pick or the activities you wish to participate in.
You can spend a little or a lot, just depends on your preference. The picking boxes each hold up to 8 pounds of berries.”
You can also find sunflowers here and tulip fields in March.
Also look at our post on fruit picking farms near Houston. For more strawberry picking places, check out our post on places for Strawberry Picking near Me.
