Pick-your-own farms let you walk the rows and harvest fruit and produce straight off the plant, usually paying by the pound or the container. It is the freshest way to buy, the cheapest way to buy in volume, and the closest most families get to where their food actually grows. What is open to pick changes through the year, so the trick is knowing what is ready before you drive out.
The fall window is the big one. Apples come in from late summer into October, and pumpkins follow through October, which is why apple-and-pumpkin weekends draw the biggest crowds of the year. Summer is berries and stone fruit: strawberries in late spring, then blueberries, cherries, peaches, and brambles through the warm months. A single farm often rolls from one crop to the next, so it pays to call ahead or check the farm's page before you go.
Picking is weather-dependent and supply runs out. A hot week can pull a crop two weeks early, and a popular Saturday can clear a field by noon, so the smart move is to confirm the day's picking conditions with the farm directly. Bring cash, wear closed shoes, and ask whether containers are provided or you bring your own.
Every farm below links to its own page with location, what it grows, and how to make contact. Use the seasonal list to see what is ready to pick in your state right now, then open a farm to confirm hours and conditions before you drive.
What you can pick in Ohio right now
Typical windows for Ohio. Crops ripen on the weather, so confirm the day's picking with the farm before you drive.
| Crop | Season | Farms here |
|---|---|---|
| Blackberries | Season over for 2026 | 6 farms |
| Apples | Season over for 2026 | 4 farms |
| Pumpkins | Season over for 2026 | 4 farms |
| Raspberries | Season over for 2026 | 3 farms |
| Strawberries | Season over for 2026 | 3 farms |
| Cherries | Season over for 2026 | 2 farms |
| Blueberries | Season over for 2026 | 1 farm |
How pick-your-own works
First time picking? Here is the whole thing in one table.
| Question | What to know |
|---|---|
| How you pay | By the pound, by the container, or a flat per-bag price. Many farms still take cash only, so bring some. |
| Containers | Some farms hand you a box or bucket, others want you to bring your own. Ask before you go. |
| Call ahead | Picking depends on weather and what is ripe. A quick call or a check of the farm page tells you what is open that day. |
| Best time | Go early. Popular farms pick out by midday on fall and summer weekends. |
| What to wear | Closed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Fields are muddy after rain. |
14 pick-your-own farms near Columbus, OH
Sorted with the most complete listings first. Every farm links to its own page with location, what it grows, and how to make contact.
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Shepherd's Corner @ Dominican AcresBlacklick, OHLocal deliveryShepherd's Corner is a sustainable ecological ministry supported by the Dominican Sisters.Website listed
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Fruit-Full Acres, IncMarysville, OHLocal deliveryAs we are semi-retired we have downsized. We do carry locally produced honey and maple syrup and eggs during our open season.Website listed
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Schacht Family FarmCanal Winchester, OHLocal deliverySpring: Wholesale Rhubarb and Asparagus Autumn: Retail and wholesale pumpkins, squash, gourds In season only.Website listed
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Folck Family FarmMechanicsburg, OHShipsSmall family farm selling only products raised on the farm by our family.Website listed
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Mitchell's FarmPlain City, OHPickup / on-farmOur farm has been in our family nearly 200 years. Our primary crop and passion are raspberries, black, red and a sparking of yellow and purple.Website listed
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Urban Farm ChurchColumbus, OHPickup / on-farmThe Urban Farm Church is a sustainable urban farm growing crops and community on the north side of Columbus, OH.Website listed
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Yutzy's Farm MarketPlain City, OHPickup / on-farmYutzy’s Farm Market in Plain City, Ohio offers a wide selection of fresh, locally grown produce, an extensive deli selection, bulk foods, and more for the whole household to.Website listed
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Lohstroh Family FarmsMount Sterling, OHPickup / on-farmGeorge and Michelle purchased their first small farm in the Cincinnati area in 1982 and started with wheat production. Pumpkins became a part of the crops in 1984.Website listed
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Circle S FarmsGrove City, OHPickup / on-farmFarm stand; Indoor market; Baked goods; pumpkins; strawberries; concessions refreshment stand; porta-potties; picnic area; farm animals; school tours; group reservations;Website listed
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Hoffman's Farm MarketColumbus, OHLocal deliveryHoffman's farm has been a family owned and operated since the 1940's. 40 acres devoted to produce and sweet corn every year. Open year round seven days a week.No website. Call or visit.
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16220 Springdale Rd, Marysville, OH 43040Marysville, OHPickup / on-farmSells pick-your-own, u-pick.Website listed
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7255 US-42, Plain City, OH 43064Plain City, OHPickup / on-farmSells farm-beverage, fruit, orchard, pick-your-own, produce, u-pick.Website listed
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Ebenhack FarmsCircleville, OHPickup / on-farmFood MarketMaker profileNo website. Call or visit.
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Cow Towne Farms ltdBlacklick, OHPickup / on-farmFood MarketMaker profileNo website. Call or visit.
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