I took my mom to Straughn Farms in Archer, FL for her very first berry-picking adventure, and it was amazing ! We decided to come as soon as they opened to beat the crowds and also to be there before the heat was too unbearable. At 8am I feel like it was the perfect time for us. One of my close friend's mom came here a weekend before and raved about this place so we decided to check it out for ourselves.
There were about six different varieties of blueberries; Sentinel, Patrecia, Optimus, Keecrisp, Farthing, and Colossus, and honestly, they were some of the best berries I've ever tasted. We heard the pink berries were some of the sweetest, but I was on a mission to scoop up as many blueberries as I could, and boy, did we score! I picked a pound for just $5, and every berry was plump, fresh, and bursting with flavor.
They also had a few raspberries growing in their greenhouse and a small strawberry field. Since it's off-season for strawberries, we didn't find too many ripe ones, but honestly, the experience was still perfect.
The fields were well kept and easy to navigate. Plus, everyone we met was so friendly and helpful.
If you're looking for a sweet and wholesome day trip, Straughn Farms is 100% worth it. We're already planning to come back, and next time, maybe snag some of those famous pink berries too! read more