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Spivey Farms U-Pick 2015

March 11, 2015 by FSGA

Jammer on Florida strawberry farm Spivey Farms clamshell container.
Spivey Farms U-Pick is open!

Spivey Farms U-Pick is Closed.

If you have any questions that are unanswered on this post, text them at 813-917-1756 or e-mail them.

Learn more about the Spivey Farm family, we documented their story back in 2011.

Berries are priced at $1.00 for 2 quarts, cash only. If you want to pick your berries in half-flats you bring, it’s $1.50 per half-flat (one half-flat = 3 quarts). If you want to pick your berries in a flat you bring, it’s $3.00 per flat (one flat = six quarts).

What You Need:

  • Spivey Farms will provide the quart cups to pick in, but you need to bring containers to store and take your strawberries home. Very deep containers are not advised as piling strawberries too high in your container will cause the berries on the bottom to be severely bruised and may be no good.
  • Considering this is a time of year in Florida when the temperature is warm, make sure to wear loose-fitting clothing. Sunscreen and hats are recommended to avoid overexposure to the heat.
  • You’re more than welcome to bring your own drinks and/or snacks to the farm. If you do bring your own food/drink, please make sure not to leave any garbage remaining around or in the field.
  • For all the tips you need on the hows and whats of strawberry picking/freezing/etc., we highly recommend this site which covers all aspects for you.

Spivey Farms
6101 County Road 39 South
Plant City, FL 33567
Directions

Helpful U-Pick Tips:

  • Dress comfortably. Wear loose fitting clothing.
  • Wear a hat or cap and bring sunscreen.
  • Bring your own containers to transport.
  • If you plan to spend the day, take ice to keep berries cool.
  • Select only firm ripe berries.
  • Be careful not to remove the tops of the berries.
  • Make an effort to pick every ripe berry on each plant rather than jumping from plant to plant and row to row.

The growers will appreciate your consideration and you will reduce the amount of strawberries that are left sitting in the field.

Filed Under: Events, Latest News Tagged With: Berry, florida, Plant City, Spivey Farms, strawberry, u-pick, UPick

Strawberry Station U-Pick 2015

March 10, 2015 by FSGA

Strawberry Station

Strawberry Station U-Pick is Closed.

5808 Varn Road

Plant City, FL 33565
(813) 752-9101

Hours: 7:30AM – 6:00PM
Open 7 days a week

Helpful U-Pick Tips:

  • Dress comfortably. Wear loose fitting clothing.
  • Wear a hat or cap and bring sunscreen.
  • Bring your own containers to transport.
  • If you plan to spend the day, take ice to keep berries cool.
  • Select only firm ripe berries.
  • Be careful not to remove the tops of the berries.
  • Make an effort to pick every ripe berry on each plant rather than jumping from plant to plant and row to row.

The growers will appreciate your consideration and you will reduce the amount of strawberries that are left sitting in the field.

Filed Under: Events, Latest News Tagged With: florida, florida strawberries, Plant City, strawberry, Strawberry Station, u-pick, UPick

Shady Acres Farm U-Pick 2015

March 10, 2015 by FSGA

Shady Acres Farm Russle and Eva

Shady Acres Farm U-Pick is now closed.

Shady Acres Farm
3420 Gallagher Road
Dover, FL 33527
Directions

Phone: 813-759-8402

Shady Acres Farm is located in Dover, Florida. It is owned and operated by Russell & Eva Nell Griffin. The Griffin’s are fourth generation to Dover and have been growing Fresh Florida Strawberries since 1974. 

Helpful U-Pick Tips:

  • Dress comfortably. Wear loose fitting clothing.
  • Wear a hat or cap and bring sunscreen.
  • Bring your own containers to transport.
  • If you plan to spend the day, take ice to keep berries cool.
  • Select only firm ripe berries.
  • Be careful not to remove the tops of the berries.
  • Make an effort to pick every ripe berry on each plant rather than jumping from plant to plant and row to row.

The growers will appreciate your consideration and you will reduce the amount of strawberries that are left sitting in the field.

Filed Under: Events, Latest News Tagged With: florida strawberries, Shady Acres, u-pick, UPick

About Florida Winter Strawberries

In 1980, a few strawberry growers began meeting in their homes to discuss the best way to organize a group that would represent the interests of the Florida strawberry industry. On February 11, 1982, the Florida Strawberry Growers Association (FSGA) was born. Hillsborough County is recognized as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and the home of some of the sweetest, reddest and juiciest strawberries around.

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Florida Strawberry Growers Association
P.O. Box: 2550
Plant City, FL 33564
Telephone: 813-752-6822
Fax: 813-752-216

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