U-Pick Plums in California
7 farms where you can pick your own plum.
Plum season in California runs June through August. The San Joaquin Valley — Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties — grows the bulk of the crop. Black Amber and Friar plums are common mid-season varieties; Santa Rosa plums (developed by Luther Burbank) are a California original and prized for their tart skin and sweet flesh. Look for plums that give slightly to pressure near the tip and have a faint fragrance; avoid any with wrinkled skin or very firm flesh. These 7 pick-your-own plum farmslet you harvest straight from the source — check the map for one near you, and a farm's own site for current hours before you go.
American River Cherry Company
U-pick · Jun–Jul
Placerville · Daily 8 AM–5 PM, closed Saturdays
Blueberries
Mixed Berries
Raspberries
Boysenberries
OlallieberriesFamily-run Placerville U-pick farm where you can pick your own cherries and a wide range of berries each summer.
Berry Heaven (Rustic Dream Farmstead)
U-pick · May–Nov
Garden Valley · Organic · Tue–Sat 9 AM–7 PM (or dusk); Sun 10 AM–5 PM (farm stand Jun 1–Oct 15)
BlackberriesA Sierra Foothills U-pick farmstead with 11 blueberry varieties plus blackberries, raspberries, and apples from spring into fall.
Daisy Creek Farms
U-pick · Apr–Nov
Galt · Organic · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM, Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM
Apricots
Peaches
NectarinesUSDA-certified-organic U-pick farm near Sacramento with berries, stone fruit, and lavender from spring through fall.
EARTHseed Farm
U-pick · Jul–Nov
Sebastopol · Organic · Reservation required · Select Saturdays, July–November (advance reservation required)
Mixed
PluotsOrganic Afro-Indigenous permaculture orchard near Sebastopol offering appointment-only U-pick apples, pears, persimmons and berries.
Farmer's Daughter Produce
U-pick · May–Aug
Brentwood · Daily 9 AM–6 PM
Family-run Brentwood orchard where you pick peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots all summer long.
Linda Grace's Place
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Grass Valley · Reservation required · Weekends; hours vary by crop — call ahead to confirm
A small Nevada County U-pick farm with summer berries and stone fruit through fall apples and pumpkins.
The Urban Edge Farm
U-pick · Apr–Oct
Brentwood · Organic · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM
A 34-acre family-run organic farm in Brentwood with U-pick orchards, flowers, and a year-round farm store.
Plum Season in California 2026: U-Pick Farms & When to Go
California plum season runs June through August, with Brentwood leading for Bay Area visitors and the San Joaquin Valley producing the most fruit. The Santa Rosa plum is a California original worth seeking out.
Frequently asked
- When is plum season in California?
- Plum season in California runs June through August. The San Joaquin Valley — Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties — grows the bulk of the crop. Black Amber and Friar plums are common mid-season varieties; Santa Rosa plums (developed by Luther Burbank) are a California original and prized for their tart skin and sweet flesh. Look for plums that give slightly to pressure near the tip and have a faint fragrance; avoid any with wrinkled skin or very firm flesh. U-pick windows follow the same season — check each farm's listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own plum near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own plum farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick plum farms require a reservation?
- Some do and some don't — each farm's page notes whether a reservation is required. Seasons and hours shift with the weather, so it's always worth checking the farm's own site before you go.