A common misconception is that u-pick farms are only for blueberries, peaches, and strawberries. Actually, quite the contrary is true. Whether you like peaches in the summer or pumpkins in the fall, you can find your pleasure at any of Alabama’s abundant u-pick farms.
Year-Round Fun
U-pick farms are a familiar sight for travelers on Alabama’s rural roads and interstates. In the summer, many families make the trip to Clanton’s Peach Park for fresh peaches and handmade ice cream. In the fall, a visit to a favorite pumpkin patch provides the opportunity to visit a working farm and choose your pumpkins for carving and pumpkin pie. Winter provides the occasion to foster holiday tradition, as families venture to the Christmas tree farm to select and chop down the perfect tree to decorate for the Christmas season.
A Short Drive from Anywhere
No matter where you live in Alabama, there are many places to join in the fun. Montgomery residents can make the short drive to St. Nicholas Farms for pumpkins and Christmas trees this season. In Elmore County, there are no less than seven u-pick locations. In Chilton County, there are fourteen. For a great list of Alabama u-pick farms, visit Pick Your Own online at www.pickyourown.org/ALmontg.htm.
Offering Variety and Availability
Just about any produce item you can buy at your local market is available at Alabama u-pick farms. Among them: blueberries, peaches, beans, corn, eggplant, melons, onions, peas, strawberries, honey, tomatoes, peppers, muscadines, okra, squash, cucumbers, turnips, collards, herbs, and pre-picked produce. If you don’t have time to venture to the farm and pick your own, consider visiting a local farmers market or participating in a CSA program. You will receive the same fresh, organic produce along with the convenience of local pick-up locations.
