Berry farm
Jones Strawberry Farm
U-pick strawberries in Tobaccoville, North Carolina
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“The next time you pick a strawberry, take a moment to think about everything that went into it.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/2026/04/01/the-importance-of-bees-i…, checked October 6, 2026
“The berries tend to be small-to-medium sized and softer than varieties bred primarily for shipping — which makes Rocco especially well suited for local farms and pick-your-own operations.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/2026/10/03/four-varieties-one-season, checked October 6, 2026
“Come visit Jones Strawberry Farm for a fun, family-friendly U-Pick experience!”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Opening Day – Coming Spring 2027!”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/hours-availability, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Ruby June is a short-day strawberry with medium-to-large, conical berries.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/2026/10/03/four-varieties-one-season, checked October 6, 2026
“When you think about strawberries, you probably picture bright red berries, warm spring days, and time spent out in the field picking with family and friends.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/2026/04/01/the-importance-of-bees-i…, checked October 6, 2026
“Before a strawberry becomes a berry, it begins as a delicate white blossom.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/2026/04/01/the-importance-of-bees-i…, checked October 6, 2026
“Because strawberries are a seasonal crop, we may adjust opening times or close temporarily to allow fields to rest and ripen.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/hours-availability, checked October 6, 2026
“Strawberries are highly dependent on weather and ripening conditions.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/hours-availability, checked October 6, 2026
“When you visit, you’re not just picking strawberries — you’re participating in a family tradition rooted in generations of hard work and stewardship of the land.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We provide the picking buckets — no need to bring your own.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Your hanging basket may already have blooms, green berries, or ripe fruit when you bring it home.”
“With the right attention, your basket can provide delicious berries throughout the season.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/2026/04/02/caring-for-your-hanging-…, checked October 6, 2026
“Try not to let the basket dry out completely, but also avoid keeping the soil constantly soggy.”
Source: jonesstrawberryfarm.com/2026/04/02/caring-for-your-hanging-…, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Strawberries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
Typical North Carolina seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: April–June. Source: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: What’s in Season? North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Availability, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 5480 Seward Rd, Tobaccoville, NCForsyth County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Jones Strawberry Farm: questions
Does Jones Strawberry Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "The next time you pick a strawberry, take a moment to think about everything that went into it."