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Apricots, Peaches, and Nectarines are Ready for U-Pick
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For those that enjoy picking their own fruits right off the tree, you’re in for a sweet and juicy treat. Our trees are filled with low-hanging fruits! Apricots, peaches, and nectarines are ready for U-Pick! 

Don’t forget that our fruit stands have different locally grown fruit varieties. For instance, Doughnut or Saturn peaches are available at most of our farm stands. This peach variety is flat, similar in shape to a donut, hence the name. This variety is sweeter, smaller, and has less fuzz than a regular peach. 

 

Donut Peaches - Harvest Time in Brentwood

 

Here are some fun facts about stone fruits: 

  • Did you know that a nectarine is a peach missing the fuzzy gene? From time to time a peach tree mutates and the gene responsible for the fuzz is turned off and voi​là, you have a nectarine tree! 
  • In China, the peach tree is considered the tree of life. In a traditional Chinese wedding, the bride carries bouquets of peach blossoms during the ceremonies to bring luck. 
  • 95 percent of the apricots grown commercially come from California.
  • Stone fruit will continue to ripen after it is picked off the tree.
  • Apricots contain no sodium, saturated fats, or cholesterol.

 

Harvest Time - Peaches

Stone Fruit U-Pick

 

  • Wolfe Ranch – (Walk-ins) Open Sunday July 18th from 8:30AM – 3PM; U-Pick Elberta Peaches
  • Rancho Zaragoza – (Walk-ins) Open Saturday and Sunday 9AM-3PM
  • George’s Roadside Berry Farm – Wednesday – Friday 3PM-7PM; Saturday & Sunday 9AM – 2PM; CLOSED Memorial Day
  • Moffatt Ranch Peaches – (Walk-ins) Open daily 8AM – 4PM; 
  • Pomery Farm – (Walk-ins) Open this weekend 8AM – 3PM; 
  • Heritage Family Farm – (Walk-ins) Open Saturday 12PM – 4PM; Sunday 9AM-3PM; Offering: U-Pick Peaches & Cherries
  • Farmer’s Daughter Produce and U-Pick Farm – Now Open Daily
    • Offering: U-Pick White Peaches and local produce
  • Mckinney Farms – (Walk-ins) Open Saturday & Sunday & Monday July 5th 8AM – 4Pm
    • U-Pick White and Yellow Peaches & Nectarines
  • Urban Edge Farm Store – (Organic) Open Tuesday – Saturday 9AM – 4PM; Sunday 9AM – 3PM
    • Special Hours this weekend, opening at 8AM; Offering: Apricot & Peaches
  • Airaya Farms – (Walk-ins) Open Wednesday – Friday 8AM – 2PM; Saturday & Sunday 9AM – 4PM (or until sell out)
    • Offering: U-Pick Apricot & White Peaches; “Grow Your Own” Vegetable plants
  • Canciamilla Ranch – (Walk-ins) Open daily 9AM -5PM
    • Offering: U-Pick White and Yellow Peaches

Visit our Local Fruit Stands

 

 

Farm Stand - Pre-Picked Fruits

Photo by Ron Essex PhotographyFarm Stands with Fresh Local Produce

 

  • Kite Hawk Farms – We are open by appointment for pickup of eggs, lettuce, radishes, and other seasonal items or visit them at weekly at the Brentwood Farmer’s Market from 8am – 12pm
  • Berry Best Family Farm – Open daily, times may vary 
  • Dwelley Family Farm – Open Monday-Saturday 8-6; Sunday 8:30-5PM
    • Specializing in both organic and conventional premium fruits and vegetables.
  • Urban Edge Farm Store – Open Tuesday – Saturday 9AM – 5PM; Sunday 9AM – 3PM
  • Farmer’s Daughter Produce and U-Pick Farm – Now Open Daily
    • Offering: U-Pick White Peaches and local produce
  • Smith Family Farm – Open Daily 9AM – 5PM
    • Picked Apriums, Cherries, Peaches, Plums, Berries and various other vegetables. We also have a variety of tomato and pepper plants for sale, flower bouquets and herbs.

 

We’ve Created a Map with Pin Drops of ALL Open Farms to make it easier for Navigation. Please reference the digital Map below.

 

 

 

U-Pick Flowers at Urban Edge Farm Store

Country Stores and Wineries are OPEN

 

Our local Country Stores are Essential Businesses and remain OPEN during this time.