Spring is here, and that means it's prime time for North Carolina's delicious strawberries! If you're looking for a fun family outing and the chance to pick your own juicy berries, look no further.
The season runs from mid-April to late May/early June. We've made finding a u-pick farm near you easy with our list that covers Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill.
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Where to pick strawberries in Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill areas
Before you go, be sure to check the farm's website to confirm they're open and have plenty of strawberries ready for picking on your chosen date.
Buckwheat Farm
Location: 2700 Hollard Road, Apex
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DJ's Berry Patch
Location: 1223 Salem Church Road, Apex
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Smith's Nursery
Location: 443 Sanders Road, Benson
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Karefree Produce
Location: 4680 Hwy 15-501 South, Carthage
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Phillips Farms of Cary
Location: 6720 Good Hope Church Road, Cary
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Pace Farms
Location: 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton
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Jonesberry Farm
Location: 3008 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary
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Lyon Farms
Location: 1544 Munns Road, Creedmoor
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McAdams Farm
Location: 1100 Efland Cedar Grove Rd., Efland
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Eno River Farm
Location: 2127 St. Marys Road, Hillsborough
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Pope's Strawberries
Location: 1305 Fayetteville St., Knightdale
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Marks Creek Farm Market
Location: 3232 Marks Creek Road, Knightdale
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Strawberry City
Location: 5384 NC Hwy 58 South, Nashville
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Phillips Farms of Chatham
Location: 1282 Hanks Chapel Road, Pittsboro
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Chatham Oaks Farm
Location: 573 Dewitt Smith Road, Pittsboro
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Hunt's Strawberries
Location: 4509 Watkins Road, Raleigh
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Page Farms of Raleigh
Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Road, Raleigh
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Porter Farm & Nursery
Location: 7615 Ten-Ten Road, Raleigh and 3525 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring,
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Gross Farms
Location: 1606 Pickett Road, Sanford
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Barry's Strawberry Farm
Location: 4047 Cox Mill Road, Sanford
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Douglas' Strawberry Patch
Location: 123 Johnson Cemetary Road, Sanford
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Gary Thomas Farms
Location: 443 Thomas Road, Sanford
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Spiveys Farm and Produce
Location: 285 McCormick Road, Sanford
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The Collard Patch
Location: 7012 Pulleytown Road, Wake Forest
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Ogburn Berries and Produce
Location: 13049 Old Stage Road, Willow Spring
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Deans Farm Market
Location: 4231 NC Hwy 42 West, Wilson
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Wrenn's Farm
Location: 5078 Brantley Road, Zebulon
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Before you dig into those strawberries, wash them
The FDA recommends washing produce before eating it. They recommend these steps:
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce.
- If damage or bruising occurs before eating or handling, cut away the damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating.
- Rinse produce before you peel it, so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
- Gently rub produce while holding under plain running water. There’s no need to use soap or a produce wash.
- Dry produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present.
- Store produce in the refrigerator at or below 40 degrees.