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Strawberry Picking Near Houston
Discover strawberry farms to go picking within 100 miles of Houston. These farms offer fresh strawberry picking experiences perfect for families.
Atkinson Farms
22 miSpring, TX 77388
3217 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388
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VegOut! Farms
41 miBrookshire, TX 77423
5648 Muske Ln, Brookshire, TX 77423
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Blueberry Picking Near Houston
Find the best blueberry farms within 100 miles of Houston. Enjoy picking fresh blueberries with your family during the harvest season.
Harvest Season Farm (previously Matt Family Orchard)
30 miTomball, TX 77377
21110 Bauer Hockley Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
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Found 4 farms within 50 miles of Houston
Atkinson Farms
22 miSpring, TX 77388
3217 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388
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📞 832-381-8202⭐ 509
Visit Website →Harvest Season Farm (previously Matt Family Orchard)
30 miTomball, TX 77377
21110 Bauer Hockley Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
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📞 281-351-7676⭐ 70
Visit Website →Neal's Berry Farm
38 miWaller, TX 77484
21104 Binford Rd, Waller, TX 77484
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📞 346-412-5844⭐ 131
Visit Website →VegOut! Farms
41 miBrookshire, TX 77423
5648 Muske Ln, Brookshire, TX 77423
vegetablesstrawberries
📞 713-398-6354⭐ 49
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Subtropical Growing Power
Houston's subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers averaging 94°F and mild winters around 45°F. The Gulf Coast's clay and sandy loam soils retain moisture well, crucial for the long growing season from February through November. With 204 sunny days and 50 inches of annual rainfall, the area supports diverse crops despite summer heat.
Houston's Farming History
Before oil, Houston was cotton country, with rice farms in the coastal prairies and cattle ranches inland. The area pioneered commercial strawberry growing in Texas during the 1940s. Modern Houston farms blend Texas traditions with crops from the city's international communities, including Vietnamese herbs and Mexican vegetables.
What Grows near Houston
Strawberry season starts incredibly early in late February when the Houston Rodeo begins. Summer brings watermelons, cantaloupes, and okra that love the heat. Pecans ripen in October and November, while citrus from the Rio Grande Valley arrives for the holidays. Many farms grow heat-loving crops like sweet potatoes and field peas that thrive in the humid conditions.
Planning Your Farm Visit
Farms spread across Brazos County (1 hour via US-290), Montgomery County (45 minutes via I-45), and Fort Bend County (30 minutes via US-59). Morning visits beat the afternoon heat and humidity, especially June through September. Hurricane season (June-November) can affect farm schedules. Traffic on Houston's loop highways is lighter on weekend mornings. Many farms have covered areas for shade and sell local honey and preserves.