U-Pik Berry Farm
Forest City, NC · about 54 mi from Charlotte
At a glance
- Address
- 382 C H Hamrick Road, Forest City, NC 28043
- Activities
- 🍇 Berries
- Phone
- (828) 429-0919
- Typical season
- May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Charlotte, about 54 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Rutherford County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- 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.
Make a day of it
- Playground Race Path Baptist Playground 2.8 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 3 mi
- 23 places to eat within 5 mi Forest City Fish Camp, Lunch Box, Randall's Ellenboro Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- Rutherford County Farmers' Market Forest City · 4.2 mi
- Foothills Farmers Market Shelby · 14.6 mi
- Foothills Farmers' Market Shelby · 14.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- The Noble Garden 13.5 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 63°F, lows around 34°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season198 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Forest City 8 W, NC station (10.7 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
- BerriesMay 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. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
- How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
- Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
- Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.
Farm country: Rutherford County
Rutherford County had 614 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 52 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about U-Pik Berry Farm
Is U-Pik Berry Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (828) 429-0919 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at U-Pik Berry Farm?
Berries typically run May 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 U-Pik Berry Farm?
The listing gives the address as 382 C H Hamrick Road, Forest City, NC 28043. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to U-Pik Berry Farm?
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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