We found the best fruit picking farms in Houston that you absolutely need to visit!
Did you know that Houston has one of the longest crop-growing seasons in the US? The average growing season in the US lasts 90 days, with some states like Alaska only having 105. But Houston has a growing season that lasts for 274 days!
This means that Houston has produced 153.3 tons of fruit in 2023 alone!
But what if you don’t want to get the fruits from the local groceries and farmer’s markets, and you want to pick them up for yourself? Are there fruit-picking farms in Houston that you can try to get your own, natural, sweet treat for yourself?
Yes, there are plenty of fruit-picking farms around Houston that you can visit for a fun time and fresh produce! So prepare your baskets and get ready to enjoy your time in our “hand-picked” fruit-picking farms you should try out!
1. Blakelock’s Berries
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Address: 15501-15735 FM 3083, Conroe, TX 77302
Phone Number: 713-551-6360
Picking Season: May – July
Hours: Varies on season
Conveniently located right between two major churches, Blackrock’s Berries is both a source of fun and place to get ready-to-eat, fresh flowers and berries.
The best thing about them is that you can experience this all for just $4 per round! Blakelock’s Berries also provides the basket for you, so all you need to do is bring yourself there and have fun picking berries!
They have a wide selection of berries from raspberries to strawberries! We recommend picking their delicious blueberries and strawberries during their peak season, which is from May – July.
| Pro Tips: We suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen if you’re planning a day trip! If you’re interested in visiting them during their peak season, check their Facebook page or updates! |
2. Chmielewski Blueberry Farm
Address: 23810 Bauer Hockley Rd. Hockley, TX 77447
Phone Number: 281-304-0554
Picking Season: Varies on the season
If you’re looking for a fruit-picking farm in Houston that exclusively features blueberries, then we suggest visiting Chmielewski Blueberry Farm along Bauer Hockley Rd.! You can get your pick on their fresh blueberries, all for $5!
There’s an additional $1 entrance fee, but kids under 2 years old can enter for free.
Although they only have blueberries on their farm, they’re sweet and can be the perfect activity for both kids and adults alike!
Much like other fruit-picking farms in Houston, their berry picking dates can vary. However, you can expect them to get back into season in May – June or earlier, depending on the weather
| Pro Tips: Chmielewski Blueberry Farm has 9 different kinds of blueberries you can choose from! You can find them scattered throughout their farm, and we suggest going a bit further to find the rarer ones! |
3. Atkinson Farms
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Address: 3217 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388
Phone Number: 281-353-3236
Picking Season: Late February – Mid-May
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What makes Atkinson Farms unique compared to other items on the list is that they’re a farmers-market-slash-fruit picking farm. So you can either visit to experience their You-Pick strawberries or you can simply buy some of the fresh fruits that they have for sale!
The You-Pick strawberries experience is their main claim to fame though – and it’s a cheap way to get all the fresh scarlet fruits you want! The entrance fee only costs $3, and we highly suggest bringing your own bucket, unless you want to pay extra.
As mentioned earlier, Atkinson Farms only allows you to pick strawberries. But they also sell fresh, leafy greens and like broccoli and other root vegetables like turnips!
| Pro Tips: If you want to visit Atkinson Farms’ farmers market, we suggest bringing cash. Although they accept other forms of payment, there are days when their card machines can be down. |
4. Jollisant Farm
Address: 10985 County Rd 203, Plantersville, TX 77363
Phone Number: 936-894-2766
Picking Months: February to June
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jollisant Farms is a family-owned farm that lets you pick their products all year round! They have strawberries in the winter and blackberries in the summer and they have strawberries in the early winters to pumpkins in the fall, too!
That’s exactly what makes them unique compared to other fruit picking farms in Houston. But we recommend visiting them during the fall for their pumpkin picking!
However, that’s not the only thing that you can do during the fall at Jollisant Farm! They also have pumpkin carvings for kids, along with a fishing pond that you and your kids can enjoy.
| Pro Tips: Jollisant Farm doesn’t indicate the pricing on its website because of seasonal pricing. So be prepared with extra allowance in your budget, especially if you want to try out other activities. |
5. Love Creek Orchards
Address: 14024 TX-16 Medina, TX 78055
Phone Number: 830-200-0302
Picking Season: Early July – Early October
Hours: Friday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
If you’re not in the mood to pick the usual berries, then we suggest visiting Love Creek Orchards just a couple of minutes off Broadway Street!!
Their apple-picking season coincides with the season in Texas, which usually ranges from July to October. However, that can still change depending on the weather, and there are times when they don’t have any apple-picking seasons for a week or two.
Love Creek Orchards also has a bakery that you can visit during their off-season. Though most of their products are apple-based, they offer delicious desserts, like pies, along with handmade jams and jellies
| Pro Tips: Love Creek Orchards has special flavors of ice cream every month! Check out their Facebook to stay updated on their latest creations! |
6. Froberg’s Farm
Address: 3601 Hwy 6, Alvin, TX 77511
Phone Number: 281-585-3531
Picking Season: January – May
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
With Froberg’s Farm, you’re not just going to a place to pick strawberries during their season. Kids can also enjoy festival-style activities like Friendly Fires and a Berry Fun Land, too!
And since the strawberry season in Texas usually lasts 5 months from January to March, you’ll have plenty of time to have your pick on Froberg’s Farm’s large fields. That also means more time for your kids to have fun at their fun fair, too!
The fun fair only happens during Festival Weekends and comes with tons of fun for kids to try out, like the Friendly Fires and Berry Fun Land we’ve mentioned earlier. But for us, the Bee Coaster is the most fun, especially since it’s open for all ages to try.
| Pro Tips: If you’re visiting during the Festival Weekends, we suggest going there a bit early. Froger’s Farm’s queues can be long, especially on the weekends, so add an extra 30 minutes to your commute time, just to make sure. |
7. Sweet Berry Farm
Address: 1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone Number: 830-798-1462
Picking Season: Mid-March – Mid-May
Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Yes, Sweet Berry Farm is a long drive away from Houston (it’s a 3-hour drive from Houston, in fact). But it’s worth it since you can pick fruits AND flowers!
What makes Sweet Berry Farm unique is that you can enter their berry field for free! The strawberries will cost $3.50/lb, and only an extra dollar if you want their Sweet Berry Farm picking basket!
You can also pick out some of their flowers for your bouquets! Some of their flowers, like the tulips, are only available depending on the season but their ranunculus (or buttercups), are year-round.
| Pro Tips: Feeling the Texas heat while exploring Sweet Berry Farm? Don’t worry! Have one of their refreshing homemade strawberry popsicles! |
8. Thomas Family Ranch
Address: 12753 Hahn Rd Sealy Tx, 77474
Phone Number: 979-865-9796
Picking Season: Mid-May – Mid-June
Thomas Family Ranch is probably our favorite pick for nature lovers. Not only will you be surrounded by horses, you can pick out some of their blueberries for $5/lb, too!
Be warend though that this ranch is a bit far from the main road, and takes the phrase “off the beaten path” to a whole new level. But we think the further you are from pollution, the fresher the pickings will be!
So if you’re an equine fan, this is the place to be – there’s something calming about watching horses graze and kids will love seeing these majestic beings too! And…during the off-season, Thomas Family Ranch sells their horses and ponies to interested buyers.
| Pro Tips: Thomas Family Ranch doesn’t update their social media page regularly. That’s why we suggest calling them in the number we’ve specified above to know about the farm’s conditions and if their berries are ready for picking! |
9. P-6 Farms
Address: 9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery, TX 77356
Phone Number: 936-597-6062
Picking Season: Mid-May – Mid-June
Hours: Monday – Friday: Closed
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
If you’re looking for an Insta-worthy place that also lets you pick fruits, then we suggest trying out P-9 Farms! Their Sunflower Fields make one picture perfect backdrop for you social media feed!
P-9 Farms’ blueberry picking costs more compared to other fruit-picking farms in Houston. It costs $7/lb, which means that a full bucket will cost you at least $40. But considering their beautiful sunflower fields, we think it’s worth it!
Though both activities are fun for kids, P-6 Farms also has fair-style attractions that your kids can enjoy too! The roller coaster is sturdy and can be a thrill for kids, and both the Fun and Roller Slide is just a generally fun time that both you and your kids can enjoy!
| Pro Tips: P-6 Farms has a cafeteria that you can visit if you’re hungry, but they only have grilled cheese available on their kids’ menu. If your kid’s a picky eater, you’ll need to bring your food! |
10. Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm
Address: 19531 Moorhead Rd, Conroe, TX 77302
Phone Number: 281-572-1265
Picking Season: Mid-May – Mid-June
Hours: Varies on season
Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm prides themselves on being a family-owned, and the oldest pick-your-own blueberry farm in Texas. What’s more, they have at least 20 different kinds of blueberries on their farm!
We like that their prices are also significantly cheaper, with Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm charging only $3.75/lb. Their staff are very friendly and will help assist you with your needs, too!
The only thing about Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm though is the fact that their operating hours and days can vary depending on the season and the growth of their blueberries. It’s worth it though, especially when you consider their blueberry’s unique sweetness!
| Pro Tips: The road going to Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm is hard to traverse. If you’re planning to visit them, we suggest bringing an SUV or a truck, especially if it rained the day before since the roads will be slippery. |
