Strawberry picking in Ohio
20 farms on our list, 15 with u‑pick confirmed · updated Oct 26, 2026
Typical strawberry season in Ohio: late May to early July (central Ohio, OSU: 7 to 10 days later than southern Ohio). As of Nov 2, 2026: season over, typical season ended in early July.
Source: Ohio State University Extension, South Centers: Commercial Berry Production Harvest Dates (southern Ohio; central 7 to 10 days later, northern 10 to 17 days later). Typical season only, not live picking status. Farms set their own dates.
City guides
15 farms that name u‑pick strawberries on their own website
1 of them says strawberry picking is closed this year; it is marked in the table.
| Farm | Town | U-pick price | Also u-pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aufdenkampe Family Farm | Vermilion | Not published | – |
| Baumhart Berry Farm | Vermilion | Not published | Blackberries, Flowers |
| Blooms & Berries Farm Market | Loveland | Not published | Blueberries, Blackberries |
| Fitch's Farm Market | Avon | Not published | – |
| Folck Family Farm | Mechanicsburg | Not published | – |
| Hoen's Garden Center & Landscaping | Holland | Not published | – |
| Jackson's Farm Market Farm website not updated for 2026, call before you go | Xenia | Not published | – |
| Johnston Fruit Farms | Swanton | Not published | Apples, Blueberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins, Flowers |
| Lincoln Ridge | Convoy | Not published | Apples, Pumpkins |
| Patterson's Apple Farm | Chesterland | Not published | Apples |
| Rainbow Farms | Madison | Not published | Blueberries |
| Stacy Family Farm | Marietta | Not published | Blueberries |
| Walnut Drive Gardens | Mogadore | Not published | Blueberries, Blackberries, Grapes |
| West Orchards Farm Market Farm website says strawberry picking is closed (undated, read Oct 14, 2026) | Perry | Not published | – |
| Woolf Farms | Salem | Not published | Flowers |
0 of 15 farms publish a u-pick price for strawberries on their own website. From the farms’ own websites, read Oct 14–19, 2026. Sorted by name; ranking is never paid. Check with the farm before you go.
5 more farms: u‑pick strawberries not yet confirmed by the farm
Listed from public sources; our best assessment. Check with the farm. How we confirm ›
| Farm | Town | Source for strawberries |
|---|---|---|
| Jutte's Fruit Farm | Fort Recovery | |
| Kriegs Strawberry Farm & Market | Vermilion | |
| Maurer Farm | Wooster | |
| Monroe's Orchard | Hiram | |
| Vest Berries and Produce | Stewart |
Each source shows the date we read it. These farms are not counted in the numbers above.
Quick answers
- When is strawberry season in Ohio?
- Typically late May to early July (central Ohio, OSU: 7 to 10 days later than southern Ohio) (Ohio State University Extension). Farms set their own dates, so check before you go.
- How many strawberry u-pick farms are listed in Ohio?
- 15 farms on WhatsRipeNow name u-pick strawberries on their own website (read Oct 14–19, 2026).
- Do the farms publish prices?
- 0 of 15 do. Where no price is published, ask the farm.
- Are any farms closed for strawberry picking?
- 1 of 15 says on its website that strawberry picking is closed this year. It is marked in the table.
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