Strawberry picking near me
Late May to mid-July (north) · November to January (south)
Strawberries are the shortest season on the picking calendar and the easiest one to miss. In the northern hemisphere fields usually open from late May and are finished by mid-July; in the southern hemisphere the same weeks fall between November and January. Use the map to find a field near you, then check the farm's own page before you drive — pick-your-own rows close for a day or two after heavy rain.
Places to pick, on the map
How to pick well
Go early in the week
Most farms restock rows overnight. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings have the fullest rows and the smallest queues; by Sunday afternoon a popular field is picked thin.
Pick with the stalk on
Pinch the stem rather than pulling the berry. Fruit picked with a short stalk keeps two or three days longer and does not bruise in the punnet.
Only pick fully red fruit
Strawberries do not ripen after picking. A berry with a white shoulder will stay sharp, so leave it for the next visitor.
Bring cash and a cool bag
Field shacks are often cash-only, charge by weight, and a warm car boot will turn a good punnet to mush within an hour.
Common questions
- When does strawberry picking season start?
- In most of the UK, northern Europe, Canada and the northern United States, fields open in late May or early June and finish by mid-July. Warmer regions start a few weeks earlier. In Australia and New Zealand, the same season runs November to January.
- How much does pick-your-own strawberry picking cost?
- Nearly all farms charge by weight rather than entry. Expect roughly £4–£8, €5–€9 or $5–$10 per kilogram, usually with free containers or a small charge for punnets.
- How many strawberries should I pick?
- A kilogram is about four generous punnets — enough for a family to eat fresh over two days, or one batch of jam. Pick more only if you plan to freeze or preserve the same evening.