The Best Times of Year for Fruit Picking in Florida

At Keel Farms, fruit picking season is our favorite season. Florida’s agricultural patterns are quite unique. With such a warm, humid climate year-round, our fruit harvests often happen a bit earlier than the rest of the country. 

From January to March, our blueberry and strawberry farm becomes one of Florida’s top U-Pick destinations. For only $5 a container, you and your family can enjoy the fruits of your labor after picking handfuls of delicious homegrown fruit. Put on your close-toed shoes, comfortable clothing, and sunscreen, and come out for the best strawberry picking in Tampa and blueberry picking in Tampa.

Blueberry Picking

From April to May, you and your family can come to our U-Pick fields for the best blueberry picking in Tampa, filling your bucket with the most high-quality, juicy, fresh blueberries in town.

You may want to eat them right after picking, but you can also add your fresh, hand-picked Florida blueberries to many delicious recipes. Some of our favorite blueberry treats are: 

  • Blueberry Muffins

  • Mixed-Berry Smoothies

  • Blueberry Preserves

  • Blueberry Syrup

  • Blueberry Cobblers

For the adults, pair your fresh blueberries with our wide selection of locally-grown blueberry wines. We make our own Dry Blueberry Wine,Semi-Dry Blueberry Wine,Sweet Blueberry Wine,Gulfcoast Blueberry, andBlueberry Rosé in-house. Pick up your own bottles either in our Tasting Room, at your favorite local grocery store, online, or on Instacart.

Strawberry Picking

Keel Farms is also home to the best farm for strawberry picking in Tampa. Come with your family and loved ones this spring to Keel Farms for our strawberry U-Pick between January and March. Our strawberries are juicy, vibrant, and just right for both snacking and recipe-making. 

Our fresh strawberries are perfect for many springtime recipes. Some of our favorite sweet strawberry treats are:

  • Strawberry Shortcakes

  • Strawberry Ice Cream

  • Strawberry Pavlova

  • Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad Wrap

Our delightfully fresh Strawberry Riesling Wine is the perfect beverage to enjoy with your fresh Keel Farms pickings. Light, crisp, and perfectly balanced with strawberry juices and sweet grapes, this wine is one of our personal favorites, and it just might be yours too! Find it also in our Tasting Room, at your favorite local grocery store, online, or on Instacart.

More Than Just A Day of Fruit Picking…

Our U-Pick fields are open daily, weather permitting, from 11 AM until sundown. However, the fun doesn’t end once you’ve filled up your bucket. 

Keel Farms offers tons of opportunities for entertainment with festivals, events, live music, and exciting activities for you and your family. Kids can have a blast on our playground or with our friendly farm animals, and adults can participate in weekly trivia and tastings of our homemade wines, ciders, and ales.

After spending time picking your fruit and exploring our farm, make sure to secure a dining reservation with us. We offer delicious, upscale pub-style food made with fresh ingredients that will excite your taste buds. No matter your preferences, you are sure to find something delicious to eat. 

The Freshest Florida Fruits at Keel Farms

To learn more about Keel Farms U-Pick farms in Tampa, as well as learn the best times for strawberry picking in Tampa and blueberry picking in Tampa, plan your visit today. If you have any questions about Keel Farms U-Pick seasons or events, feel free to give us a call at 813-752-9100.