Arizona U-pick farms
A little sunshine.
A basketful
to bring home.
Oranges from the grove. Peaches from the branch. Flowers you choose one stem at a time. Find a farm by what you’d like to pick, then let the season set the date.
Start with the grove’s winter opening and variety updates.
Peaches, apples, and berries have different picking windows.
Book a cutting session when the garden is ready.
Seven farms · One picking list
What would you like to bring home?
The main crop is shown on every heading. These labels highlight the farms’ advertised specialties; the harvest available on your date may be different.
Open a farm for details. Click inside the open box to close it, or use its close button.
Surprise Cotton Lane Citrus Oranges · Lemons · Grapefruit Main picks Citrus
A citrus-focused outing where visitors pick from the grove rather than simply shop at a farm stand. It is a useful starting point for a cool-season fruit-picking trip in the West Valley.
- What you can pick
- Oranges, lemons, tangerines, tangelos, pomelos, and red, pink, and white grapefruit are listed. Varieties ripen at different times.
- When to plan
- The farm describes its main U-pick event as December–March. Confirm opening dates and the varieties ready before traveling; year-round honey sales do not mean year-round fruit picking.
- Where to go
- 14014 N. 172nd Avenue, Surprise, AZ 85388.
- Picking & payment
- The farm supplies bags, wagons, and picking tools and recommends bringing gloves because some trees have thorns. Check the current fruit price and picking terms on arrival.
- A little more to know
- The grove is described as stroller-friendly. Honey is also sold, and the farm advertises resident horses to see.
Willcox Apple Annie’s Orchard fruit · Seasonal vegetables Main picks Apples & peaches
Choose an orchard outing for tree fruit or a field visit for vegetables. Apple Annie’s operates separate sites, so choosing the correct address is part of choosing what you want to pick.
- What you can pick
- Apples, peaches, and pears at the fruit orchard. The Produce & Pumpkins farm offers seasonal vegetables and pumpkins.
- When to plan
- The main orchard season runs from summer into October, with individual varieties available for shorter windows. Use the harvest update rather than assuming every fruit is ripe throughout the season.
- Where to go
- Fruit orchard: 2081 W. Hardy Road, Willcox, AZ 85643. Produce & Pumpkins: 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox, AZ 85643.
- Picking & payment
- General admission and parking are free. Pay for what you pick; fall maze and hayride activities can carry separate fees. Staff direct visitors to the crops ready that day.
- A little more to know
- The orchard has bakery items and seasonal weekend food. Its year-round country store is a third location, not the U-pick orchard.
Queen Creek Schnepf Farms Short peach season · U-pick garden Main picks Peaches & vegetables
Peaches are a signature crop at Schnepf, with a separate vegetable garden extending the farm’s picking possibilities beyond the orchard season. Each has its own schedule.
- What you can pick
- Peaches in the orchard and changing vegetables in the U-pick garden. Check the garden’s current crop list before promising a particular vegetable.
- When to plan
- Peaches usually ripen around May. The official page says the 2026 peach season has ended and looks ahead to 2027. The garden page posts an October closure and November 1 reopening; confirm the current calendar.
- Where to go
- 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.
- Picking & payment
- The published peach system uses timed reservations, supplied boxes, and a weigh-and-pay station. Check next season’s arrangements; garden purchases are handled at the Garden Center.
- A little more to know
- The bakery and country store can round out a visit. Festival admission, rides, and orchard picking are separate offerings with different schedules.
Dewey Mortimer Farms Strawberries · Blackberries · Seasonal crops Main picks Berries & vegetables
A mixed-crop farm where picking can share the day with outdoor play and animal encounters. Check the daily harvest list closely: what is stocked in the market may differ from what visitors can pick.
- What you can pick
- The farm lists strawberries, blackberries, vegetables, flowers, and other seasonal crops. Only harvest items included on the current U-pick list.
- When to plan
- The main field-growing season is June into early October, depending on weather. Berry windows are shorter; the farm being open year-round does not establish year-round field picking.
- Where to go
- 12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey, AZ 86327.
- Picking & payment
- Admission provides access to the Farm Park, animal encounters, and seasonal picking areas. Harvested crops are paid for separately on departure. Check date-specific ticket prices.
- A little more to know
- Farm play areas, animal encounters, and the Market & Deli offer other reasons to linger. Festival activities vary by date.
Near Tombstone WildFlower Spring Farm Build-your-own bouquets Main picks Cut flowers
A flower-focused outing in southern Arizona where the harvest comes home as a bouquet. Choose a cutting option that fits how many stems you want, then follow the farm’s bloom updates.
- What you can pick
- Seasonal cut flowers. The farm also sells sunflowers and lavender products; confirm which flowers are open for cutting during your visit.
- When to plan
- The published bloom windows are May, June, and September–October. These are seasonal guides, not guaranteed opening dates; check the announced sessions.
- Where to go
- Southeast of Tucson, off Highway 80 near Tombstone. Use the farm’s own directions before setting out.
- Picking & payment
- The farm offers several bucket sizes and online or in-person purchase options. Container and snip instructions differ between options, so check what to bring with your chosen ticket.
- A little more to know
- Expect working-farm terrain and wear sturdy shoes. Confirm the session and weather plan before making the drive.
Phoenix · South Mountain Agatha’s Flower U-pick Appointment-based flower picking Main picks Cut flowers
A smaller flower-picking option at the base of South Mountain. The farm provides its visiting address after an appointment is made, so plan this as a scheduled outing.
- What you can pick
- Flowers for U-pick. Ask which blooms are available for your appointment and what the cutting fee includes.
- When to plan
- Hours vary with the season. Use the farm’s scheduling information to confirm an available date and time.
- Where to go
- At the base of South Mountain in Phoenix. The exact farm address is supplied after booking.
- Picking & payment
- Arrange an appointment before visiting. Confirm price, containers, tools, group size, and any child-age requirements when booking.
- A little more to know
- Its farmers-market appearances are separate from a U-pick visit. Use the farm appointment details for directions.
Mesa Rural Stems Flower Farm Reserved sessions · Public events ages 12+ Main picks Cut flowers
A structured bouquet-making experience with reserved picking sessions and flower-arranging events. Public offerings are aimed at older children and adults, rather than a drop-in outing with young children.
- What you can pick
- Locally grown cut flowers for a take-home bouquet. Available stems change with the season and the garden’s bloom cycle.
- When to plan
- Sessions are released as blooms allow. Check for an actual bookable date; the event description alone does not mean a session is available today.
- Where to go
- 20102 E. Warner Road, Mesa, AZ 85212. Open by appointment only.
- Picking & payment
- Bloom Pass sessions require advance tickets and run about 45 minutes; public arranging events last about two hours. The site labels public offerings ages 12+; confirm eligibility for a child aged exactly 12.
- A little more to know
- Snips and a flower vessel are supplied for Bloom Pass sessions. Private group experiences are also offered with their own arrangements.
Official websites checked September 29, 2026. Confirm the current harvest, opening day, prices, and booking rules before visiting.
From the field to your kitchen
A good picking day starts with a short check.
Ask what is ready today
A crop calendar is a starting point. Weather, ripening, and earlier visitors can change what is available, even within the same week.
Know how the harvest is priced
Fruit and vegetables may be weighed; flowers may be sold by a vessel or session. Ask about admission, minimum purchases, and containers before picking.
Pack for the crop
Bring a cooler for the ride home, leave delicate fruit out of direct sun, and check whether flower stems need your own water-filled container.
Start with a manageable amount
Think about what you can eat, share, arrange, or preserve. Ask staff how to recognize ripe produce and which rows are open before filling a basket.
A harvest is only the beginning
Make room for another kind of farm day.
Picking your own food gives everyone a reason to slow down and notice what is growing. A visit to meet animals can spark the same curiosity: get acquainted with alpacas before choosing a farm where your family can learn more about them.
Keep exploring farm outings for your next free afternoon as one harvest gives way to another. If your plans take you beyond Arizona, look for farm visits in the state you’re heading to and leave space for something local along the way.