Get Ready For Farm Season in Morgan Hill

It’s that time of year when the days are getting longer and the gardens are full of activity in preparation for the u-pick and farm stand season! Want to know what’s ahead at Morgan Hill farms this year? Read on…

U Pick Orchards is gearing up for this year’s cherry season. At Ranch #1 in Morgan Hill, the Coral Champagne Cherries are starting to bloom! The various ranches will open for fruit picking depending on when the cherries are ready for harvest. Varietal, weather and fruit maturity influence the dates, but typically you may “pick-your-own” late May-June. You’ll want to plan ahead for this extremely popular activity and stay up to date with opening dates at upickorchards.com.

Terra Amico Farms is hard at work bringing up their impressive array of organic and heirloom tomato plants! Their tomato starter sale is May 7th where you may pick your own varietal for your garden! The beloved farm cart will roll out sometime in June, with canned and fresh tomato products, eggs, and more. Keep an eye out for their incredible farm-to-table dinner events and book your own farm tours at terraamicofarms.com.

The farm store at Andy’s Orchard will open for regular operating hours May 15th. Andy’s Orchard is known for its wide collection of premium stone fruit, like cherries, apricots, peaches, and plums. The farm store has a delicious selection of both fresh and dried fruit, and other specialities like candies, cheese and nuts. The store is open by appointment Mon - Fri through May 14th, after which it will resume regular operating hours to the public. Call to schedule at +1 (408) 782-7600. andysorchard.com