Berry farm
Mulberry Lane Farm
U-pick strawberries in Loda, Illinois
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 strawberries are in tunnels so U Pick can happen rain or shine!”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
“We have you pick in our pre-weighed containers.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
“You also save money by picking your own strawberries.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
Crops and picking times
“You get to pick only the ripe berries, making sure the strawberries are not overripe or underripe.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
“Look a strawberry over before picking it.”
“When you have picked a bucket and still want to pick more, place your strawberries in the shade.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
Prices
“$6.99 per lb.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
Before you go
“Appointments are by reservation only.”
“Please call ahead to make your reservations.”
“A minimum 5 lb purchase per adult is required.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
“Once the berries are weighed and paid for, you should have your own containers to dump the berries into for bringing home.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
“Bring your own containers.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
“If you must bring your pets, please leave your pets in your vehicle so that other customers can come into our parking lot without fear.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 2026
Besides picking
“They have picnic tables and nice shade.”
Source: mulberrylanefarm.com/upick/u_pick_strawberries.php, checked October 7, 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 Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: May–June. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 414 N Mulberry St, Loda, ILIroquois County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Besides picking
- Picnic area
Mulberry Lane Farm: questions
Does Mulberry Lane Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "There are a few rules that you need to be aware of and to follow when coming to Mulberry Lane Farm for U-Pick strawberries."