U-Pick Strawberries
Our fall activities and market re-open on September 23th! See you then!
Have you ever bitten into a plump, juicy strawberry that's been warmed by the sun? There's nothing quite like a perfectly ripe strawberry that has just been picked from the field!
Visit Mitcham Farm in the spring to pick your own deliciously sweet, fresh berries! Picking your own berries is easy and fun, and it doesn't take long to fill a basket. Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C and low in calories!
Strawberry Hours & Pricing
FARM MARKET, U-PICK, & BARNYARD HOURS
Please check back later for information
FARM MARKET, U-PICK, & BARNYARD HOURS
Please check back later for information
Strawberry Picking Tips
- For longer lasting berries, pick only strawberries that are completely red, plump, and firm. (Berries will not ripen more once they have been picked.)
- Twist your strawberries off the vine rather than pulling them OR gently pinch the stem of the berry at least 1/4-inch from the berry between your thumb and index finger. Leaving a stem on the berry will help prevent bruising and help yuor strawberries last longer.
- Be gentle. Strawberries bruise easily.
- For jams and baking, pick strawberries that are a little more ripe and slightly soft.
- Don't forget to look under the leaves to find hidden berries.
- To prevent bruising, don't overfill your containers or try to pack the strawberries down.
- The best time to pick in the morning or early evening to avoid any damage that the sun might to do you berries.
Strawberry Picking Policies & Recommendations
- Pets are not allowed due to health regulations
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wash your hands before picking
- Please pick only what you intend to purchase
- Please be careful not to step on strawberry plants or berries
- Fields are on uneven ground so please dress appropriately
- What to wear: outdoor clothing, comfortable closed toe shoes
- What to bring: sun block, water, insect repellent
Strawberry Storage
- Carefully place berries in a shallow container to reduce bruising from piling them to high in a container
- For optimum freshness, store berries in a refrigerator at 35-38 degrees
- Don not was berries or remove caps until you are ready to use them
- Freeze berries that you cannot use right away
Freezing Strawberries
- Wash, dry, cut the hulls off then place berries on a baking sheet (not touching), and freeze until solid
- Transfer the frozen berries to a ziplock freezer bag, removing as much air as possible
- Date the package and place in freezer
- Store in the freezer for us to 10-12 months
Strawberry Conversion Chart
1 cup = approximately 4 oz of strawberries
1 cup whole strawberries = 0.5 cup pureed strawberries
1 cup sliced berries = 10 oz package of frozen berries
1 pint = 2.5 cups whole small strawberries
1 pint = 2.25 cups of sliced strawberries
1 pint = 1.67 cups of pureed strawberries
1 pint = 12-14 large strawberries
1 pint = 16-20 medium strawberries
1 quart = 1.25-1.5 pounds (4 servings)
1.5-2 quarts are needed for a 9" pie
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