Strawberry u-pick season in swing in the Pacific Northwest. Here's where to go around Salem
Em Chan
Summer is suddenly upon us, bringing sunshine for strawberry picking season.
If you're looking to go berry picking, here are some u-pick farms open now or that plan to open soon. The strawberry season can be brief, so check the farms' hours and strawberry availability before heading out.
Canby
South Barlow Berries
Address: 29190 S Barlow Road, Canby
Phone: 503-266-3193
Strawberry u-pick season start: Ongoing since June 2
Details: Bring your own containers, wear the right clothes/have sunscreen, check in at the stand before picking
Info: www.southbarlowberries.com, Facebook page
Corvallis
Davis Family Farm
Address: 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis
Phone: 541-752-0697
Strawberry u-pick season start: To be determined, possibly around June 10-15, watch for season announcement on social media page.
Info: Facebook page
Fairfield Farm
Address: 29204 Lakeside Dr., Corvallis
Phone: 541-760-8163
Strawberry u-pick season start: To be determined, possibly beginning mid-June, watch for season announcement on social media page.
Info: Facebook page
Dallas
Silverfarm Fruit
Address: 6000 Perrydale Road, Dallas
Phone: 503-623-2713
Strawberry u-pick season start: Ongoing since June 3
Details: Recommended to pick at lower fields, on the north side
Info:Facebook page
Dayton
Jeff and Jen's U-Pick
Address: 18265 SE Neck Road, Dayton
Phone: 503-560-9275
Strawberry u-pick season start: Ongoing since June 2
Info:Facebook page
Hubbard
Boones Ferry Berry Farms
Address: 19602 Boones Ferry Road NE, Hubbard
Phone: 503-678-5871
Strawberry u-pick season start: Ongoing
Info:www.boonesberry.com, Facebook page
Jefferson
Greens Bridge Gardens
Address: 3730 Jefferson Scio Dr. SE, Jefferson
Phone: 541-327-2995
Strawberry u-pick season start: Ongoing, since late May
Info: Facebook page
Salem
Fordyce Farm
Address: 7023 Sunnyview Road NE
Phone: 503-362-5105
Strawberry u-pick season start: Ongoing until week of June 12
Info: www.fordycefarminc.com, Facebook
Minto Island Growers
Address: 3394 Brown Island Road S
Phone: 503-931-6840
Strawberry u-pick season start: To be determined, watch for announcement of season on social media page.
Info: www.mintogrowers.com, Facebook page
Rick Johnson Farms
Address: 3310 Perkins St. NE
Phone: 503-393-0859
Strawberry u-pick season start: June 10, offering Benton strawberry variety
Details: Bring your own containers
Info: Facebook page
Olson Farms
Phone: 503-362-5942
Strawberry season u-pick start: To be determined, possibly beginning of third week of June, watch for announcement of season on social media page
Info: Facebook page
Address: 6925 Joseph St. SE
Em Chan covers food and dining at the Statesman Journal. You can reach her atechan@gannett.com, follow her on Twitter @catchuptoemilyor see what she's eating on Instagram @sikfanmai.ah