Meet the orchard mascot, Tanuki!
Grab a bucket & start pickin’
A special experience to pick tree-ripened fruit at our family-run U-pick orchard & nursery.
Just 5 minutes from downtown Crystal River
Hours
Hours change with the seasons, so check the banner above or our Facebook for today’s hours. We announce every pick day there with the date and times.
Weather looks iffy? Give us a call first: (352) 794-1176.
Find us
2659 N. Virginia Rd, Crystal River, FL 34428 · Get directions
Our fruit
Nectarines · April
Peaches · Late April–May
Blueberries · Late May–June
Elderberries · Mostly May–June
Pears · July
Muscadine grapes · August
Sugar cane U-cut · Mid-Oct–Nov
Mulberries · Seasons vary, ask us
What’s Picking Now
Our picking seasons
| Fruit | Season | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nectarines | April | $6/lb |
| Peaches | Late April through May | $6/lb |
| Elderberries | Mostly May and June | $5/lb |
| Blueberries | Late May to late June | $5/lb U-pick · $7/lb we-pick (when available) |
| Pears | July | $3/lb |
| Muscadine grapes | August | $3/lb U-pick · $4/lb we-pick (when available) |
| Sugar cane (U-cut) | Mid-October through November | $2 each or 25 for $25 |
| Mulberries | Seasons vary, ask us | $5/lb |
Here all year: blueberry bushes at the nursery (3-gallon pots, $16 or 2 for $30), plus peach and nectarine jam, blueberry preserves and pear butter in the front shop ($6 a jar or 2 for $10).
*Fruit ripens on nature’s schedule, so seasons can shift a little each year. Please call or text Laura at (352) 794-1176 or check our Facebook before you head out. We’d hate for you to miss the good stuff!
Fruit is priced by the pound and weighed when you’re done. See prices & rules →
Picking calendar
When’s it ripe?
Nectarines April · Peaches late April–May · Blueberries late May–late June · Elderberries mostly May–June · Pears July · Muscadines August · Sugar cane U-cut mid-October–November · Mulberries vary.
Dates are approximate and depend on the weather.
What visitors say
4.9 stars from 37 Google reviews
“As an avid u-pick fruit picker across the state, I can confidently say that Crystal River Orchard is one of the best farms I have ever visited. The blueberries were absolutely stunning.”
“This place always has the best Blueberries. Good enough to drive 50 miles just for my bucket. And it’s totally worth it.”
“Cutest orchard! Super kind and helpful owners. … Our family had so much fun picking and we can’t wait to go back!!”
Plan Your Visit
- Walk-in only. Park and walk in. No cars in the orchard.
- No pets, please. Our orchard isn’t a place for dogs. Service animals welcome.
- Buckets provided. About 5 lb when full, with bags to take your fruit home. Please don’t bring your own containers.
- Pay your way. We take cash, Venmo, Cash App and Zelle. Sorry, no credit cards or Apple Pay (we don’t have a card machine).
Curious what it looks like? Watch the orchard walk-through →
Nursery & Jams
Grow your own. Blueberry bushes, mulberry and elderberry trees in 3-gallon pots, $16 each or 2 for $30. Visit the nursery →
Homemade jams & jellies. Blueberry, peach, mulberry, muscadine and more, $6 a jar or 2 for $10. See the jams →
Coming next season: our freshly renovated front shop! Same friendly weigh-in, a whole new look.
Make a day of it
Pick fruit in the morning, then go see the manatees. Crystal River’s springs, parks and trails are all a short drive away.
Three Sisters Springs
Stroll the boardwalk around three clear springs and watch for manatees, especially on cold winter mornings.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
A National Historic Landmark with Native American mounds, a small museum and wide marsh views.
Rainbow Springs State Park
One of Florida’s clearest springs, with gardens, waterfalls and the Rainbow River.
Pick your berries, then pop downtown
Love handmade art? We’re just 5 minutes from historic downtown Crystal River, so once your buckets are full, swing by the Franklin Anderson Gallery of Arts at 659 N Citrus Ave. That’s where Laura’s Libra Moon natural stone and crystal jewelry is showcased. Every piece is one of a kind, wire-wrapped by hand, mostly in copper.
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Latest updates
For the latest pick days, hours and what’s ripe, check our Facebook page.
Fruit Alerts
Want to know when the blueberries are ripe? Follow us on Facebook. We post every pick day there first.