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23630 FL-19, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737
36534 Bear Tracks Rd, Eustis, FL 32736
St Cloud, Florida 34772
4261 Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud, FL 34772
Tavares, Florida 32778
1255 S Dora Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778
19714 County Rd 44A, Eustis, FL 32736
12500 Old Grade Rd, Polk City, FL 33868
Haines City, Florida 33844
221 Kuder Ranch Rd, Haines City, FL 33844
6000 Old Polk City Rd, Haines City, FL 33844
Mims, Florida 32754
2870 Cory Ct, Mims, FL 32754
Haines City, Florida 33844
115 Scenic Hwy, Haines City, FL 33844
Orlando's humid subtropical climate features hot summers at 92°F and mild winters around 50°F with rare frost. The sandy soil requires irrigation but drains well, perfect for citrus and vegetables. With a nearly year-round growing season and 53 inches of rain, mostly in summer afternoon thunderstorms, farms stay productive continuously.
Before theme parks, Orlando was cattle country and citrus capital. The area's orange groves supplied America with juice and fruit. Today's farms adapt to development pressure by offering agritourism experiences that compete with attractions, preserving agricultural heritage while entertaining visitors.
Strawberry season runs December through March when tourists escape winter up north. Blueberries ripen in April and May. Summer brings tropical fruits like passion fruit and guava. Fall means pumpkins for Halloween at the theme parks. Winter citrus includes oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines perfect for fresh juice. Many farms grow unique varieties like blood oranges and Meyer lemons.
Farms cluster in Plant City (60 minutes via I-4), Clermont (40 minutes via Highway 50), and Christmas area (30 minutes via Highway 50). Theme park traffic affects I-4 constantly. Visit mornings to avoid afternoon thunderstorms May through October. Winter offers perfect weather and peak strawberry season. Many farms have playground equipment and activities rivaling small attractions. Some offer 'U-pick and Theme Park' combo packages.
U-Pick Farms Directory