Strawberry picking is a popular and wonderful family activity in the spring, providing quality time together in the outdoors. Not only is picking berries lots of fun, it yields a delicious and nutritious fruit for the family to enjoy for days to come. Strawberries are a true superfruit like other richly colored berries, providing nutrients and antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and folic acid. So picking and eating berries is good for the family!
May is Strawberry Month in North Carolina! Here in the western part of the state, harvest generally starts late April to early May and remains open for 5-8 weeks. Cool spring weather extends the season while hot weather, especially in May, shortens it. North Carolina ranks third in US strawberry production with almost all of the fruit produced sold directly to customers via farm stands, pick your own farms, or local supermarkets.
Whether you pick-your-own or buy pre-picked, here are a few local places to get the freshest fruit. Call ahead for availability as dates and availability vary by location and based on season/weather conditions. Add to this list!
- The Farmers' Daughter
2150 Friendship Church Road in Taylorsville, (828) 312-8137
Pre-picked strawberries available at the roadside stand and at the pick-your-own field usually starting late April/early May. - Lineberger's Maple Springs Farm
2400 Hudson Poultry Road in Iron Station, (704) 748-1488
Pick-your-own and pre-picked usually to starts mid-late April.
906 Dallas Stanley Hwy in Dallas, (704) 922-8688
Pre-picked strawberries are available for sale with pick-your-own starting early May. - Davis & Son Orchards
922 North Hwy 18 in Lawndale, at the intersection of Hwy 10W and Hwy 18, (704) 276-2647
Pre-picked strawberries available at the roadside market starting late April. - Knob Creek Orchard
6471 Fallston Rd in the town of Toluca northeast of Lawndale, (704) 538-1405
Anticipated harvest times for strawberries are May to June. Pre-picked berries available for purchase; don't miss the homemade ice-cream! - Lewis Farms
5120 Fallston Road 1/2 mile north of Fallston, (704) 472-0940
Strawberries typically available at roadside market and Lincolnton Farmers Market early April. Clineland Strawberry Farm
Pre-picked strawberries usually available starting mid-April.
No Produce in 2023, check back in 2024!- Carrigan Farms
1150 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy in Mooresville, (704) 664-1450
Strawberry picking begins late April and lasts through late May, with both pre-picked and pick-your-own available. - Howard Family Farm
250 Crater Rd in Harmony, (704) 539-4994
Pick your own strawberries from the patch or buy them already picked starting early May - Beaver Farms
270 Beaver Farm Road in Statesville, 704-872-5332
both pre-picked and pick-your-own available.
There are usually some at local farmers markets this time of the year too! To find more local farms and pick-your-own fields for various fruits and vegetables, visit www.ncfarmfresh.com or www.pickyourown.org.
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