Strawberry picking near Baton Rouge: U-Pick Guide

Strawberry picking is a delightful, tasty, and educational experience for families. There’s something special about harvesting your own food and gaining a deeper appreciation for where it comes from. Here in Louisiana, we’re lucky to start the picking season earlier than much of the country, offering plenty of berry-picking opportunities near Baton Rouge.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of fruit-picking farms. While not all of these strawberry farms are right around the corner—some are an hour or two away—they make for the perfect day trip and a fun adventure in a new town. So, roll up your sleeves, dig your hands into the soil, and fill your buckets with fresh, juicy fruit!

Good to Know Before You Go

Before heading out, be sure to call the farm, as many factors can affect your visit, including berry ripening, weather conditions, and fruit availability.

What to Bring

Pack for a farm trip as you would for a day at the park. Since berry patches offer little shade, bring hats and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes—no flip-flops or sandals—because those pesky Louisiana ants are no joke! Bring baby wipes and a change of clothes for the little ones—you never know what kind of berry-filled fun they’ll get into!

What is the best month to go strawberry picking?

While June marks the peak season for strawberry picking across much of the country, with some farmers’ markets even offering them in the fall due to ever-bearing varieties that continue producing until nearly the first frost, Louisiana enjoys a unique timetable. Here, strawberry picking season begins as early as February and often extends through May.

What strawberries are native to Louisiana?

The Klondike, Daybreak, Headliner, and Tangi strawberries are all varieties that were traditionally cultivated in Louisiana.

Landry-Poche’ Farms

Strawberry availability is posted daily on the Landry-Poche Farm Facebook Page.

Visiting  Landry-Poche’ farms is like taking a step back in time. There’s a fruit stand on site where you can buy bushels of strawberries already picked, or you can pay $12 a bucket and pick your own. There were rows and rows of strawberries to pick from, and it doesn’t take long to fill your bucket.

The farm also sells breads, jams, and fresh veggies. We munched on the yummy strawberries, and I made strawberry sangria with all the berries we had leftover. It was a great little getaway, and I totally suggest y’all going to check them out and support local farmers.

Where: Landry-Poché Farm, 29955 Richardson Drive, Holden, LA 70744
When: Strawberries are available now, but check their Facebook page daily for updates and availability! 
More info: http://www.landrypochefarm.com/

Mrs. Heather’s Strawberry Farm

Pick your very own farm-fresh strawberries! Collect and eat or take em’ home. Children actually walk through the Strawberry Patch and pick their own strawberries!

Where: 31458 LA Highway 43, Albany
When: March 15th –  Mother’s Day, 9:00 am to 5 pm
More info: 567-3493

Blahut Strawberry Farm

Open: April through May, Monday to Friday from 9 am until 12 pm. Directions: Blahut Farm is located off I-12; exit 32 (Albany-Springfield) three miles south of the interstate. Crops are usually available in April, May. Strawberries are placed in gallon, souvenir bucket while picking and will be taken home. Tickfaw State Park is only 5 minutes from Blahut Farm and is perfect for picnicking.

Where: 24980 Fayard Road, Springfield
When: TBA
More info: 294-5073

Daniel & Anna’s Orchard

Closed until further notice – Check their Facebook Page for updates.
Pick-your-own orchard with fruits grown throughout the year. Pick and purchase blueberries, peaches, kumquats, satsumas, persimmons, and strawberries. Selling pick-your-own strawberries by appointment ONLY. Please call (337) 380-3795 to make an appointment.

Where: 5116 North Freetown Rd New Iberia, LA 70560
When: By Appointment Only – Late March
More info: (337) 380-3795

CM Farms – Dry Creek

Join CM Farms this spring for tons of fun! Hop into our Bunnies & Berries Fest, their fun twist on a typical Easter event! Enjoy egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, tons of play, and strawberry treats! Enjoy the Strawberry Fest with you-pick strawberries, themed festival foods & desserts, adorable photo ops, tons of play and more!  Please note: strawberry availability is crop-reliant.

Where: 252 CM Farms Road (formally John Broussard Road), Dry Creek, LA, United States, Louisiana
When: SPRING AT CM FARMS – March 29 – April 27
Strawberry Fest: March 29, 30 | April 5, 6, 26, 27
Bunnies & Berries Fest: April 12, 13, 18, 19
More info: https://www.cmfarmsllc.com

More Louisiana Strawberry Growers

Red Stick Farmers Market
Morrow Farm – Ponchatoula
Morrow’s berries can be found at the Red Stick Farmers Markets on Thursdays in Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s parking lot and on Saturdays at the Main Street Market in downtown Baton Rouge.
Eric Morrow
985-974-8333
[email protected]

Frank Fekete – Hungarian Settlement
Frank Fekete
985-507-4987

Faust Farms – Amite
Eddie C. Faust
985-748-5810
[email protected]

After Berry picking – Caring for Berries

Store unwashed berries in containers or gallon-sized zip-top bags layered with paper towels. Refrigerated berries will last about two days. Frozen blueberries can last from season to season or beyond, do not wash berries for the freezer. THEY MUST BE DRY BEFORE FREEZING; you can wash before use. Serve at room temperature after washing with a spray of cool water. Whole berries can be frozen in zip-top freezer bags for jams, smoothies, and homemade ice cream. Add berries to cereal, smoothies, or snacks straight from the refrigerator or freezer. Berries are fat-free, low in calories, and have fiber, vitamin C, and disease-fighting antioxidants. We know you’ll enjoy blueberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond!

Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond

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