2 Hours from Reno
7246 Auburn Folsom Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Strawberry picking has become a special tradition that me and my kids have been enjoying since the time they started walking. There's nothing like picking fresh, juicy, and sweet strawberries (natures candy) and here at Granny May's, our tradition continues.
We usually pick at Swanton Farm when visiting family in San Francisco, but due to the pandemic, we chose to keep family safe and pick here at Granny May's, one of the closest U-Pick farms from Reno (2 hours).
Granny May's is taking the steps to provide good, safe fun at the farm. Reservation are required ahead of time (follow their page on Facebook for available dates and visit their website to purchase tickets) to ensure the number of people are limited so as to enable social distancing. Everyone is required to wash their hands before entering the field and there is a 1-hour time slot for picking.
You pay admission and they supply buckets/boxes. Admission also includes all the strawberries you can fit in your bucket/boxes.
*Adults (17 years old and up): $12
*Children (4–17 years old):$6
*Ages four years and younger are free and one pint basket provided.
They also have a farm stand with seasonal veggies and fruits available. Call ahead of time to make sure they're open and to see what's available. They are open until they sell out. When I visited, I saw: watermelons, jams, strawberries, blackberries, green beans, garlic, pickles & tomatoes. I tasted their watermelon and it was super sweet and so juicy that when I cut it, it leaked all over my counter. Their jams were so fresh and tasty.
Notes:
We usually pick at Swanton Farm when visiting family in San Francisco, but due to the pandemic, we chose to keep family safe and pick here at Granny May's, one of the closest U-Pick farms from Reno (2 hours).
Granny May's is taking the steps to provide good, safe fun at the farm. Reservation are required ahead of time (follow their page on Facebook for available dates and visit their website to purchase tickets) to ensure the number of people are limited so as to enable social distancing. Everyone is required to wash their hands before entering the field and there is a 1-hour time slot for picking.
You pay admission and they supply buckets/boxes. Admission also includes all the strawberries you can fit in your bucket/boxes.
*Adults (17 years old and up): $12
*Children (4–17 years old):$6
*Ages four years and younger are free and one pint basket provided.
They also have a farm stand with seasonal veggies and fruits available. Call ahead of time to make sure they're open and to see what's available. They are open until they sell out. When I visited, I saw: watermelons, jams, strawberries, blackberries, green beans, garlic, pickles & tomatoes. I tasted their watermelon and it was super sweet and so juicy that when I cut it, it leaked all over my counter. Their jams were so fresh and tasty.
Notes:
*Tickets sell out FAST during start of season
*There's a nice patch of sunflowers and a cute giant strawberry background you can take pictures in front of.
*Two big trees available for shade
*Plenty of Parking, some shaded
*If you're visiting with kids, they may get restless in the heat, so visiting right when the U-Pick season begins and/or visiting early morning will make all the difference. If you want to get your money's worth, I suggest coming with another adult that can do all the picking if you have to tend to your kids.
*Don't forget to bring your hat, water and sunscreen
*I brought snacks and a portable toilet for my little kids
*There are other vegetables growing on the farm that my little ones enjoyed looking at.
*They also have thornless U-Pick Blackberries (reservations)
*At the time of my visit, they had four varieties to choose from, clearly marked (we loved Albion, but enjoyed tasting all of the other varieties).
*No sampling allowed while picking due to sanitary issues.
*They take cards
*Strawberries have a short shelf life- wash right before eating and consume within 2–3 days.
*You can just buy pre-picked strawberries from the stand, but there's nothing sweeter than picking berries yourself. Looks for the most red berries and you won't be sorry.
What makes the whole U-Pick experience more special is the people that enable us to enjoy it. The family that runs this farm is hardworking and down-to-earth. They were so accommodating with me and family's needs (I visited with my 1,4 & 5 year old), and I couldn't be happier with my visit.
We will be back for more.
*There's a nice patch of sunflowers and a cute giant strawberry background you can take pictures in front of.
*Two big trees available for shade
*Plenty of Parking, some shaded
*If you're visiting with kids, they may get restless in the heat, so visiting right when the U-Pick season begins and/or visiting early morning will make all the difference. If you want to get your money's worth, I suggest coming with another adult that can do all the picking if you have to tend to your kids.
*Don't forget to bring your hat, water and sunscreen
*I brought snacks and a portable toilet for my little kids
*There are other vegetables growing on the farm that my little ones enjoyed looking at.
*They also have thornless U-Pick Blackberries (reservations)
*At the time of my visit, they had four varieties to choose from, clearly marked (we loved Albion, but enjoyed tasting all of the other varieties).
*No sampling allowed while picking due to sanitary issues.
*They take cards
*Strawberries have a short shelf life- wash right before eating and consume within 2–3 days.
*You can just buy pre-picked strawberries from the stand, but there's nothing sweeter than picking berries yourself. Looks for the most red berries and you won't be sorry.
What makes the whole U-Pick experience more special is the people that enable us to enjoy it. The family that runs this farm is hardworking and down-to-earth. They were so accommodating with me and family's needs (I visited with my 1,4 & 5 year old), and I couldn't be happier with my visit.
We will be back for more.
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