Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Baltimore area of Maryland? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Baltimore area of Maryland, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop.

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know! I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in September 2020, and other timely information:

Notes for September 2020: Summer is almost here! Strawberry season is finished in all but the far northern ands cooler areas. Blueberries, blackberries are in season in most areas, also tomatoes, peaches and most vegetables . Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

Now, more than ever, going to a farm, being outside, away from crowds, getting fresh, local produce, makes more sense than ever before! It's a fun, safe and educational to pick some fresh berries, fruit and veggies and more, then come back here to learn how to freeze, can, make jam, salsa and much more! Of course, check with the farm before you go, both to check on crop availability and hours. We also have a state-by-state guide to Farm COVID-19 requirements here.



See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now, using similar sounding names. They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update. Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

Canners, both waterbath canners and pressure canners, are getting hard to find as people are doing more home canning than ever before. You can still get them online (see links at left) but prices are going up as the less expensive models are selling out. Food dehydration is becoming a popular and inexpensive alternative; see this page about drying your own fruits and vegetables and where to get a food dryer.

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

See these pages to find a local Strawberry Festival, or a Cherry or cherry blossom festival or a Blueberry festival. Some may still be held in 2020.

Baltimore area of Maryland U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2020, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Anne Arundel County

Baltimore County

Calvert County

Seidel Farm - Thornless blackberries, grapes.

2790 Plum Point Road (Route 263), Huntingtown, MD. Phone: 410-535-2128. Open: call for hours, crop availability and directions.

- Thornless blackberries, grapes. 2790 Plum Point Road (Route 263), Huntingtown, MD. Phone: 410-535-2128. Open: call for hours, crop availability and directions. Swann Farms Produce and PYO Berries

7740 Swan Lane, Owings, MD 20736. Email: swannfarmsmaryland@gmail.com. Open: May- September. Please visit our website for current hours and picking conditions.. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard . All crops sold are produced on the farm and picked fresh daily. Click here for our Facebook page. Also in the farm market is a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, corn (sweet), melons, other berries, raspberries (red), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, (UPDATED: May 16, 2020)

Carroll County

Baugher's Orchard - strawberries, peaches, sweet and sour cherries, apples, nectarines, plums, peas, pumpkins

1015 Baugher Road, Westminster, MD 21158. Phone: 410-857-0111. Alternate Phone: 410-848-5541. Email: info@baughers.com. Open: seasonal PYO, Early Summer picking hours are: 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week , June to December at orchard market. Directions: about three miles west of Westminster, Maryland on Route 140. Directions and map page. We also have a complete selection of picked fruits and veggies, our own baked goods and hand dipped ice cream. We press our own cider. Apple butter, fruit baskets, jelly & apple gift baskets (seasonal). Click here for our Facebook page

Comments from a visitor on June 17, 2010: "Ts is the best place ever! My family and I have always gone there to pick pumpkins, however in the last year we have started taking advantage of all the other produce they have to offer. I had 4 boys with me (ages 6-8) and we spent nearly 4 hours picking 12 lbs of cherries (ladders were provided and moved for us) 5 lbs of strawberries and 56 pea pods (cause the boys just wanted to try fresh peas). There are tractor rides out to all the picking areas and boxes to use. We have also picked apples and peaches there as well. Bring a hat, and though they provide water out in the fields bring you own water bottle. If you ask for directions-not to far from the farm is the family restaraunt that has wonderful local fare but save room for the pie! "

Comments from a visitor on September 19, 2009: "Picked apples today at Baughers Orchard and had a blast! Though there were a lot of people there, we had no trouble finding parking and then took a tractor ride to the orchard. There are at least three different play sets for young kids (elementary and younger) on the grounds, a petting zoo with a sink and soap for washing up after visiting the animals, and a country store with baked goods and ice cream. And the pick-your-own apples are very reasonably priced. A great place to take the whole family! "

Charles County

Middleton's Cedar Hill Farm Uses natural growing practices , flowers, pumpkins, winter squash, other vegetables, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours

5190 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Phone: 301-399-9812. Fax: 301-870-8249. Email: middletonfarm@comcast.net. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. Open: September 15 through October 31: Monday to Friday By Appointment Only Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm November 25 through December 24: Open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.

, flowers, pumpkins, winter squash, other vegetables, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours 5190 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Phone: 301-399-9812. Fax: 301-870-8249. Email: middletonfarm@comcast.net. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. Open: September 15 through October 31: Monday to Friday By Appointment Only Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm November 25 through December 24: Open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Shlagel Farms - Strawberries, pumpkins, fall veggies

12850 Shlagel Rd Waldorf, Maryland 20601 . Phone: 301-645-4554. Email: Info@ShlagelFarms.com. Pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries are available. Greenhouses with hanging baskets, porch pots and bedding plants. The Shlagel's specialize in vegetable production selling wholesale to Washington area chain stores. They also raise quality hay for the pleasure horse trade, as well as field corn and soybeans to feed their herd of Angus beef cattle. They open the farm to the public in spring so you may enjoy a day in the country relaxing with family and picking strawberries. (UPDATED: October 05, 2019, JBS)

Frederick County

Harford County

Howard County

Gorman Farm - strawberries

10151 Gorman Rd, Laurel/Columbia, MD 20723. Phone: 301-908-8063. Email: info@gormanfarmscsa.com. Open: 7 days/week, weather and berries permitting; Picking hours, during the season, are 10am-6pm on weekdays and 10am-4pm on weekends/holidays.We supply the picking buckets, no need to bring your own. Pre-Picked Strawberries may also be available at the Farm Stand, based on supply. Closures may take place due to weather or being picked out. The ebb and flow of ripe berries for harvest is dependent on weather. Check Status updates before coming out to avoid disappointment.; Hours subject to change; Check status updates on their website to avoid disappointment. Directions: click here for a map and directions.. Strawberry picking is a short window about 2-3 weeks only! Picking is first come first serve. (UPDATED: May 25, 2019) (ADDED: May 29, 2016, JBS)

- strawberries 10151 Gorman Rd, Laurel/Columbia, MD 20723. Phone: 301-908-8063. Email: info@gormanfarmscsa.com. Open: 7 days/week, weather and berries permitting; Picking hours, during the season, are 10am-6pm on weekdays and 10am-4pm on weekends/holidays.We supply the picking buckets, no need to bring your own. Pre-Picked Strawberries may also be available at the Farm Stand, based on supply. Closures may take place due to weather or being picked out. The ebb and flow of ripe berries for harvest is dependent on weather. Check Status updates before coming out to avoid disappointment.; Hours subject to change; Check status updates on their website to avoid disappointment. Directions: click here for a map and directions.. Strawberry picking is a short window about 2-3 weeks only! Picking is first come first serve. (UPDATED: May 25, 2019) (ADDED: May 29, 2016, JBS) Larriland Farm - apples, strawberries, blackberries, black and red raspberries, peaches, sour cherries, blueberries, vegetables.

2415 Woodbine Road (Route 94), Lisbon, MD 21797. Phone: 301-854-6110 or Phone: 410-442-2605. Email: contactus@pickyourown.com. Directions: three miles south of I-70 Exit 73, near Lisbon, Maryland. Apples, blueberries, black raspberries, blackberries (thornless), nectarines, peaches, plums, red raspberries (fall), strawberries, red raspberries (spring), sour cherries. Vegetables: Beans (snap), beets, spinach (spring), spinach (fall), tomatoes, flowers, honey-local, jams-jellies. Tours and evening hayrides by appointment. October activities: straw maze, hot dogs & hamburgers & hayrides. Here's when the crops are usually available to pick:

Strawberries - early June to mid June

Tart Cherries late June - mid July

Red Raspberries late June - late September

Black Raspberries late June - early July

Purple Raspberries Royalty - mid July

Blueberries late June - late August

Thornless Blackberries - August

Peaches - mid July to early September,

Apples - mid August to early November.

Comments from a visitor on June 30, 2011: "Just went there the first time last weekend --- LOTS of blueberries! GREAT!"

Montgomery County

Prince George's County

St. Mary's County