One of the easiest ways to tell summer is fast approaching is the sweetness of strawberries! My kids can eat through pints of strawberries like it’s their job! We have an even better time when we go strawberry picking ourselves at one of the U-Pick Farms in the area. This activity is fun for even the littlest ones, even if they only put a few in the bucket! Don’t forget to try one of our contributor’s recipes for Strawberry Cobbler too!

A few tips:

• Make sure to call ahead to confirm that berries are available on the day you are planning to pick. The season usually begins at the end of May and lasts for a few weeks. For 2022, many farms are predicting the strawberries to be ready around Memorial Day! 
• Plan to arrive early because many farms will close the patch mid-day if the fields are over picked.
• Don’t forget to apply sunscreen and wear boots if the fields are muddy.
• Also, it is a good idea to bring cash with you because some farms don’t accept credit cards.
• You may want to throw wipes in your bag too as the juice gets sticky on hands and faces pretty quickly!

  

Strawberry Picking Farms around Columbus:

1. Circle S Farms

Address: 9015 London Groveport Rd., southwest of Grove City

Phone Number: (614-878-9462, 614-878-7980)

Dates: End of May 2022 into June

2. Jacquemin Farms

Address: 7437 Hyland Croy Rd., Plain City, Ohio

Phone Number: (614-873-5725)

Dates: June 2022 (This year they are behind schedule and as of June 5, the u-pick aren’t ready yet but it will be soon!)

3. Doran’s Farm Market

Address: 5462 Babbitt Rd., southeast of New Albany

Phone Number: (614-855-3885)

Dates: Early June

Know Before You Go: Pick-Your-Own are $2.89lb.

4. Legend Hills Orchard

Address: 13355 Reynolds Rd., south of Utica

Phone Number: (740-892-8090)

Dates: June 2022

Know Before You Go:While you are in the area, stop at Velvet Ice Cream for a free public tour.

5. Folck Family Farm

Address: 6843 Rt. 54, southwest of Mechanicsburg

Phone Number: (937-828-0233)

Dates: First week of June 2022

6. Hann Farms

Address: 4600 Lockbourne Rd., Obetz

Phone Number: (614-491-0812)

Dates: Available late spring!

7. Mitchell’s Berries

Address: 9331 Mitchell-Dewitt Rd., northeast of Plain City

Phone Number: (937-243-0635) A personal favorite. 🙂

Date: End of May 2022

Know Before You Go: Use this link to reserve your picking time: strawberry reservations. There’s a swing set and photo spots as well!

Berry Tea Party on June 5, 2022

8. Yutzy’s Farm Market

Address: 6010 Converse Huff Rd, Plain City

Phone Number: (614-873-3815).

Dates: No you pick for 2022, but great selection to shop!

9. The Berry Patch

Address: 2451 OH-245W., West Liberty, Ohio 43357

Dates: End of May

Since crop availability can vary each day, please be sure to contact the farm before heading out to pick strawberries! Let us know your favorite recipes in the comments!