Berry farm
Ridemore Ranch and Berry Farm
U-pick blueberries and blackberries in Covington, Louisiana
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
“We charge for produce that you pick, by the pound, approximately.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/picking-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick your own berries—no admission fee!”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
“We are a small family operation and only offer pick-your-own produce.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/picking-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“See you in 2027!”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
“We are closed for the berry picking.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“We have a variety of vegetables for you to pick.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
“We have blueberries from around mid-May through mid-June, depending on the season.”
“Blackberries ripen usually the end of May or early June, and have about a 3 week season.”
“We sometimes plant various vegetables to be ripe while the berries are in season.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/picking-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“We open at 8:00 AM on Saturdays and Tuesdays, and do not allow early picking.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/picking-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$5.00 / lb”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
“$2.00 / lb”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
“$18 / pint jar”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Buckets and bags provided.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/produce-prices, checked October 6, 2026
“We take several forms of payment - cash, credit cards or checks.”
“Sorry, we do not accept apps , such as Venmo or Zelle.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/picking-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Up to 6 people per reservation, including kids.”
“No need for separate reservations for each adult.”
“We pick by reservation only on the days we are open, (Saturdays and Tuesdays) during berry season.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/picking-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“We have a few tables and chairs on the farm to allow for picnics in the shade of our beautiful oak trees.”
Source: ridemorefarm.com/picking-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Blueberries · May–Jun
- Blackberries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | U-pick | May–June“mid-May through mid-June” | – | |
| Blackberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 22154 John T Prats Rd, Covington, LA 70435St. Tammany Parish
Besides picking
- Picnic area
Ridemore Ranch and Berry Farm: questions
Does Ridemore Ranch and Berry Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We charge for produce that you pick, by the pound, approximately."
When can you pick blueberries at Ridemore Ranch and Berry Farm?
May–June, in the farm's words "mid-May through mid-June", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.