Berry farm
Lane Southern Orchards
U-pick strawberries in Fort Valley, Georgia
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
“Our six-acre, you-pick, we-pick strawberry patch is open the second week of April through May for all ages to grab a bucket and pick these large and seriously sweet strawberries.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/the-farm-market, checked October 7, 2026
“When you cut a ripe freestone peach in half, the pit will easily pull away from the flesh.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/peaches-101, checked October 7, 2026
Crops and picking times
“It runs from mid-May through August, and our sweet, Georgia peaches are ready to buy in our Roadside Market within hours of being picked.”
“We also have plenty of fresh fruit and veggies available from our neighboring farms.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/the-farm-market, checked October 7, 2026
“The first bite of a freshly ripened peach is undeniably sweet and refreshing.”
“Enjoying peaches at peak ripeness will ensure you taste the best flavor possible.”
“Color: A ripe peach will have a deep reddish color on the side where the sun could reach.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/peaches-101, checked October 7, 2026
“Scent: Peaches emit a sweet aroma when they’re ripe.”
“No smell means the peaches need a few more days to ripen.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/peaches-101, checked October 7, 2026
“If you’re making a fresh salad, mix in some ripe peach slices and a drizzle of cilantro peach vinaigrette for a fruity twist.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/peaches-101, checked October 7, 2026
“Lane Southern Orchards is the place to go for fresh Georgia peaches from mid-May through August.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/peaches-101, checked October 7, 2026
“There’s always room at our table for you, your family, and an extra bowl of peaches (in season).”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/visit, checked October 7, 2026
Hours
“Open Daily: 9am to 5pm”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/visit, checked October 7, 2026
Prices
“$4.29 each”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/peachtree-cafe-bakery, checked October 7, 2026
Besides picking
“Enjoy homemade peach ice cream and grab a rocking chair on the porch while the kids play on a farm-themed playground with real tractors.”
Source: lanesouthernorchards.com/pages/visit, checked October 7, 2026
What you can pick
- Strawberries · Apr–May
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 | April–May“April through May” | – |
Typical Georgia seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: April–June. Source: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension: When is Georgia Produce in Season? (FDNS-E-170-6, 2014), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Picking months
- Usually April–MayThe months the farm’s website gives for its U-pick crops; it lists no dates for a specific season.
- Address
- 50 Lane Road, Fort Valley, GA 31030Peach County
Besides picking
- Playground
Lane Southern Orchards: questions
Does Lane Southern Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Our six-acre, you-pick, we-pick strawberry patch is open the second week of April through May for all ages to grab a bucket and pick these large and seriously sweet strawberries." (read October 7, 2026)
When can you pick strawberries at Lane Southern Orchards?
April–May, in the farm's words "April through May", according to the farm's website (checked October 7, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.