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Anthony has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 12 are within 25 miles. From Gainesville, FL, Anthony lies roughly 28 miles to the southeast.
Ripe this week around Anthony
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: blueberries from early April.
Based on the typical seasons for Florida. These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around Anthony
- 5.4 mi Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries Citra Peaches
- 7 mi B & G Blueberries Silver Springs Blueberries
- 8.4 mi Organic Blueberries Silver Springs Blueberries
- 8.6 mi Wagon Blueberry and Chestnut Farm Ocala Blueberries
- 10 mi Barbara's Blueberries Silver Springs Blueberries
- 10 mi Claire's Blueberry Farm Silver Springs Blueberries
- 11 mi Aunt Zelma's Blueberries Island Grove Blueberries
- 15 mi Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm Citra Christmas trees
- 16 mi Sugar Hill Blueberries Belleview Blueberries
- 17 mi Abshier Blueberry Farm Belleview Blueberries
What you can pick near Anthony
Within 25 miles of Anthony there are 13 farms on our map in 8 towns. Among them: 11 with blueberries and 1 with peaches. 7 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
The one farm inside Anthony is Blueberry Downs, with blueberries. It posts updates online and sits on 459 Ne 98th St. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Blueberry Downs Anthony | in town | 11 |
| Peaches | Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries Citra | 5 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- April: blueberries (11), peaches (1)
- May: blueberries (11), peaches (1)
- June: blueberries (11), peaches (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Florida; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Anthony
Around Anthony the last spring frost usually comes around February 25, and the first fall frost around December 12. That leaves about 293 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until December 12, pumpkin patches and orchards near Anthony often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in Florida | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | April to June | 84–91 °F | 7 | 1 |
In June the average high around Anthony is 91 °F. For blueberry picking, an early start beats the midday sun.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Anthony, 9 miles away. The actual dates in Anthony can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Anthony, 9 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Circle Square Commons Farmers Market Ocala · 16 mi · Thu 9 AM–1 PM
U-pick in nearby towns
- Ocala, FL 1 farm · 8.6 mi
- Silver Springs, FL 4 farms · 8.8 mi
- Citra, FL 2 farms · 9.5 mi
- Belleview, FL 2 farms · 16 mi
- Interlachen, FL 2 farms · 26 mi
- GAINESVILLE, FL 1 farm · 26 mi
- Lady Lake, FL 2 farms · 28 mi
- Inverness, FL 2 farms · 30 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Anthony: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Anthony, FL?
We know of one farm in Anthony: Blueberry Downs. Within 25 miles there are 12 more.
What can you pick in Anthony?
The farms here list blueberries most often. Picking dates around Anthony move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Anthony?
Around February 25 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around December 12. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Anthony, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Anthony?
Right in Anthony: Blueberry Downs. Within 25 miles we list 11 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Florida is April to June.
What is the nearest peach orchard to Anthony?
Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries in Citra, about 5 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Florida is April to June.
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