Spring has sprung, and we are officially in season for strawberries. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, April through June is strawberry picking time in the Palmetto state.
City Editor Erika here. Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. I’m convinced they’re even more delicious when you pick them yourself.
Here are five places around Charleston to pick strawberries. Pro tip: Hours sometimes vary; double check on social media pages.
Westbury Farms Strawberries at Marymeade Market, 1005 N. Gum St., Summerville | Visit Summerville Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to pick fresh strawberries.
Boone Hall Farms, 2434 N. Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant | Boone Hall is known for its local produce; try a day of strawberry picking Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bugby Plantation, Bugby Plantation Road, Wadmalaw Island | Rain or shine, you can pick strawberries Monday-Saturday, 9. a.m.-5 p.m., at this farm located between Wadmalaw and Johns Island, not far from the Angel Oak tree.
Hickory Bluff Berry Farm, 245 Hickory Bluff Ln., Holly Hill | You can pick strawberries, but also blueberries and blackberries. Hours vary.
Ambrose Family Farm, 2349 Black Pond Ln., Wadmalaw Island | Pick your organically grown strawberries at this 200-acre farm, Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.