The Southern Peach Company
Lithia, FL · about 27 mi from Tampa Bay
At a glance
- Address
- 231 State Road 674 Fort Lonesome, Lithia, FL 33547
- Activities
- 🍑 Peaches and cherries
- Phone
- (813) 277-6028
- Website
- thesouthernpeachcompany.com
- Typical season
- Jun to Aug (peaches and cherries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Tampa Bay, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Hillsborough County, FL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
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Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 79°F, lows around 56°F, 10.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostFeb 6
- 🍂 First fall frostJan 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season325 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ft Green 12 Wsw, FL station (9.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Shallow containers so fruit does not bruise, if allowed
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Peaches are ready when the background color has no green and the fruit gives slightly near the stem. Sweet cherries should be fully colored and firm; taste one.
- How to pick
Roll peaches off in your palm; do not squeeze. Pick cherries with the stem attached, pulling the stem, not the fruit.
- Best time to go
Morning, before the fruit gets warm. Cherry seasons can be only two or three weeks, so check picking reports.
- Keep it fresh
Ripen firm peaches on the counter, stem side down, then refrigerate. Refrigerate cherries unwashed.
Farm country: Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 1,992 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 102 sold food straight to the public and 30 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 33 acres of peaches #4 of 24 counties in FL
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about The Southern Peach Company
Is The Southern Peach Company open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Southern Peach Company?
Peaches and cherries typically run Jun to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is The Southern Peach Company?
The listing gives the address as 231 State Road 674 Fort Lonesome, Lithia, FL 33547. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Southern Peach Company?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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