Published April 25, 2023
Berry Picking Around the Triangle
If you are looking for fresh berries around the Triangle, you are in a great spot! We are lucky enough to live in an area where we can pick everything from strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries to peaches and apples throughout the year, and pretty much right in our own backyard. While the timing may vary, here is a handy list of the seasons that shows when fruits are ripe for the picking & a few of the many AWESOME local farmers who spend their lives providing these delish fruits to their communities!
Strawberries - Late April through the beginning of June
Blueberries - Late May through mid-July
Blackberries - Mid-June through July
Peaches - June through September
Apples - Through February
Waller Family Farm - 5030 Kerley Rd, Durham Strawberries Buckwheat Farm - 2700 Holland Road, Apex Strawberries and blueberries Jean’s Neighborhood Market and Berry Patch - 38 Lewter Shop Rd, Apex Strawberries, pumpkins as well as gift items, yummy treats, and local goods Cedar Grove Blueberry Hill Farm - 105 Persimmon Hill, Cedar Grove Blueberries; there is also a fishing pond and a picnic area to enjoy | Herndon Hills Farm - 7110 Massey Chapel Rd, Durham Blueberries, blackberries, grapes DJ’s Berry Patch - 1223 Salem Church Rd, Apex Strawberries; They also offer homemade ice cream and other strawberry-based foods Many Rivers Farm - 502 John Jones Rd, Bahama Peaches, apples, pears, blackberries McAdams Farm - 1100 Elfland Cedar Grove Rd, ElfandStrawberries |
Eno River Farm - 2127 St. Mary’s Rd, Hillsborough Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries | Hawk Hill Berry Farm - 3009 Hawk Hill Rd, Mebane Blueberries |
Phillips Farm of Chatham - 1282 Hank’s Chapel Rd, Pittsboro Strawberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees | |
There are SO many wonderful opportunities to support our local farmers and give our families the freshest food- direct from Farm to Table. What are some of your favorite local spots?
