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great fig picking now 7-9-20

7/8/2020

 
Will be open Thurs, 7-9-20, 7:30am-1:00pm. LOTS OF Zinnias, Sunflowers and CELESTE FIGS TO PICK. This is the best week of the year for fig picking, and the Celeste may all be gone by this time next week. See yellow sign pictured here for what will be available to pick tomorrow. As posted previously, we are changing our regular hours to be OPEN TUES, THUR, and SAT (7:30am-1:00pm) and CLOSED SUN, MON, WED & FRI. These hours are subject to change in case of weather, being picked out etc. but we will adhere to these as closely as possible for the next couple of weeks at least. Always check this page or the update tab on nealsberryfarm.com for latest info before you come. For sale pre-picked tomorrow: watermelons (red & yellow) cantaloupes, peaches, fresh-shelled purple-hull peas, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, delicata squash, onions, and probably more. Pickers must check in before 12:30 pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. And remember to bring you clippers for flowers and some veggies.

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NEW HOURS FOR LAST PART OF 2020 SEASON

7/7/2020

 
New schedule of open/closed days beginning 7/7/20. For the last part of the season, which should run until first week or so of August 2020, we plan to be OPEN: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, (7:30am-1:00pm) and CLOSED: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hours and days could change in event of weather, being picked out, or other unforeseen circumstances, so always check this page before coming out to be sure we are open. There are so many ripe figs this week that we are not likely to get picked out, but you never know, that could change any day. CELESTE FIGS WILL BE OVER IN ABOUT 10 DAYS, so pick yours soon or you miss out. Lots of veggies will still be available for picking, but as the summer heat continues, some of them quit producing. Tomatoes will not set any more fruit, but will ripen the fruit that is there. Peppers, okra, sunflowers and zinnias love the heat. Thornless blackberries are all over except for the last 2 varieties which produce late summer, but there are not very many of them. Will still post the yellow sign here and on Facebook the day before we open so you know what will be available the next day. And as always, pickers will still need to check in before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm closing time.

Celeste figs now in peak season! Open 7/7/20

7/6/2020

 
OPEN Tues. 7/7/20 (7:30am-1:00pm). MASKS ARE REQUIRED in the market and check-in/out area, but optional in the field. Celeste figs still in peak for another week or so, depending on the weather, so seriously don't wait long if you want any. Other 3 fig varieties just barely starting to ripen, but we don't have as many of those trees as we have Celeste. Sunflowers and zinnias really cranking out the blooms now. Lots of veggies doing well, but as average temps rise, some won't be around for long. Peppers,okra and purple-hull peas love the heat, so they grow fast now. Our last variety of thornless blackberries is ripening now, but get here early if you want to get any. For sale pre-picked in the market, we have lots of delicious Freestone Peaches for sale by the pound or box, fresh-shelled purple hull peas, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, delicata squash, cushaw, Fairytale pumpkin, watermelons (yellow and red meat), cantaloupe (Dove and Pecos-type),onions, a few tomatoes, and more. Be sure to bring your clippers for flowers and some of the veggies. And as always, if you want to pick, please check in before 12:30pm so you can pick, weight & pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. See you soon!
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Read this sign before you come out so you can see what is available til picked out. It is also posted at the check-in area.
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Some of the best things in life are Celeste figs and Sunflowers, and you can pick both right now just like this customer did!
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Veggies are best picked in our heavy clear bags which hold 30-35 lbs without tearing or stems poking thru. They are sold for $0.50 each at check-in. And you can wash and re-use them for the next visit if you like.
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Freestone peaches are available now by the pound, tote, or box. Peaches, watermelons and cantaloupes are having a great season here, with little rain concentrating their sugar so making them taste even better.

CLosed 7/5/20 & 7/6/20.  Back open 7/7/20

7/4/2020

 
Great 4th of July crowd! Closed Sun. 7/5/20 & Mon. 7/6/20. Back open Tues. 7/7/20 7:30am-1:00pm. Lots of figs to pick Tuesday! Will post more info here on Monday about what will be available Tuesday. Happy July 4th!

enjoy 4th of July 2020 here on the farm 7:30am-1:00pm

7/3/2020

 
Open July 4, 2020 (7:30am-1:00pm). Pickers must check in before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. NEW: Please wear masks in the market and check-in area, but not required in the fields as long as you keep 6' distance between parties. With our wide-open spaces, 12' between all 49 berry rows, 20' between fig rows and about 6' between veg rows, it's easy to maintain social distance. There will not be another time this year with as many ripe figs as we have right now. We have 150 Celeste trees, in their peak season and loaded with hundreds of pounds of ripe figs. We have about 60-90 trees of each of the other 3 varieties, (LSU Purple, LSU Gold, & Magnolia) just beginning to ripen. See the yellow sign pictured here for what we have for U-Pick. Purslane is on the list for the first time, and eggplant has returned to the "OK TO PICK" list. Prepicked in the market: Lots of Freestone Peaches, Watermelon (red and yellow meat, all with seeds), cantaloupe, tomatoes, fresh-shelled purple-hull peas, squash (Delicata, Butternut, Spaghetti, Cushaw) and more. Sorry, we don't have picnic facilities, and don't allow coolers in the fields. NO PETS. No outside containers/bags/buckets, etc. may be brought in--we have containers to pick in. Wagons are encouraged, and please bring your shears for cutting flowers and some of the veggies. Sorry, we are unable to transport anyone to and from the fields, and it is a fair distance to walk, so plan accordingly. Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!
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Here's the yellow sign showing what will be available for U-Pick tomorrow til picked out. Come early for best selection, as always.
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Recent variety box picked by a customer--a few blackberries, Celeste figs, and the first LSU purple figs of the season.
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Cushaws are also called Green Striped Pumpkins. Shown here with yellow-meat watermelons and a huge zucchini that is great for stuffing.
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Freestone peaches are available 3 ways as shown here in the picture. Peach season has peaked, so don't wait if you want to get some.
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LOTS OF SUNFLOWERS TO PICK! Squash, cucumbers and watermelon radishes are in the same field. There are also sunflowers in the Purple Hull Pea patch by the blackberries.
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Yellow grape tomatoes are loaded and easy to pick from the fence. We also have red grape tomatoes and big tomatoes.
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What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a homegrown watermelon!
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There are hundreds of pounds of figs waiting to be picked on July 4th. The Celeste season is very short so don't wait if you want them. Someone else or the birds will beat you to them
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Purslane grows wild all over the fields--shown here under the cucumber vine. Purslane is coveted by fine restaurants to use raw or cooked
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Zinnias are exploding with color this time of year! There are millions to pick right now!

Closed next 2 days; open July 4, 2020

7/1/2020

 
Closed Thurs 7/2/20 & Friday 7/3/20. Open 7/4/20 7:30am-1:00pm. More info will be posted Friday about what will be available on Saturday July 4th.

OPen Wed.7-1-20 for U-Pick and market shopping

6/30/2020

 
What a crowd we had out today! Thanks everyone who came out and picked berries, figs, veggies and flowers, and shopped in the market too. We appreciate all of you too who are supporting this small local farm by sharing our posts and spreading the word. It's working! We will be open tomorrow (Wed. 7/1/20 from 7:30am-1:00pm). Y'all picked most of the ripe berries today, but more should be ready tomorrow. There are still quite a few figs ripe, and there will be a lot again tomorrow. Most of the kinds of vegs will be available to pick, but all the eggplants got picked down pretty small, so we have to stop eggplant picking for a few days to let some get big enough to pick again. Purple Hull peas are ready to pick in the new patch behind the pond, outside of the electric fence. (If you get lost, follow the site map on the "site map" tab here, lol.)  The field behind the arch is now closed, about to be plowed up, and the last of the butternut squash and spaghetti squash that were there are now available in the market. As always, pickers please check in before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. And remember to bring your shears for cutting flowers and okra. We do plan to be open July 4th (7:30am-1:00pm) but not sure yet about Thurs. or Friday this week--it will depend on what is left to pick after Wednesday.

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Yellow sign on the post shows what is available for picking on 7-1-2020.
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This divine duo was picked today by a customer. Both blackberries and figs are $5.00/lb so you can put them in the same box.

June 29th, 2020

6/29/2020

 
Will be open Tues 6/30/20 7:30am-1:00pm. LOTS OF CELESTE FIGS TO PICK! The main season for Celeste only lasts 2-3 weeks, and even less if the birds find them before you do! Other 3 varieties of figs will be producing soon, but no date yet. New patch of sunflowers ready for U-Pick lines the grassy pathway to fig orchard. Watermelon radishes only available for another week or so. Last variety of blackberries is still producing (see photo for box picked on Sat.).Tomatoes, peppers, okra, cucumbers, squash, and zinnias are really putting on after the rains last week. See yellow sign for what you can (and cannot) pick on Tuesday. Lots of pre-picked goodies will be for sale in the market, all grown here on this farm: Peaches ($3.00/lb, or $15.00 half-peck tote, or $45.00 for 25 lb. box. Also watermelons (red & yellow meat), cantaloupes (Pecos and Dove), tomatoes (red, yellow, all sizes), cukes, eggplant, onions, cushaw (green striped pumpkin), squash (yellow, scallop, spaghetti, butternut). Pickers must check in before 12:30pm in order to pick, weigh and pay before out 1:00pm sharp closing time.  Remember to bring your shears to cut sunflowers, zinnias, eggplant and okra. Also, please keep in mind the ONLY FRUITS for U-PICK are blackberries and figs. DO NOT PICK PEACHES, APPLES, GRAPES, CHERRIES OR ANY OTHER FRUIT. Peaches are sold in the market now, and the other fruit will be ready to pick in about two years, but we need to leave the few that are on the trees to monitor season for future reference.

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Great idea to read this before you come to the farm, so you will know what is available. Sign is also posted under the porch area of the market.
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The Celeste trees are loaded like this and ready for picking on 6/30/20. Pick them in color ranging from a bit of color to darker brown like these.
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Celeste figs are one of the most popular varieties here in Texas, so it is also called the Texas Sugar Fig.
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Sunflower photo taken 6-29-20, so these and more will be here to greet you tomorrow, along with fig trees in the background. The watermelon radishes shown here will only be available for U-pick for a few more days.
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Box of blackberries picked by a customer 6-27-20. Come pick yours before they are gone for the year!
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Okra, zinnias, tomatoes, peppers and more are ready for picking in the field beside the market.
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Peaches galore in the market!

closed 6/28& 6/29/20. Open Tues 6/30/20.

6/27/2020

 
Will be closed Sun, 6/28 & Mon 6/29. Open Tues 6/30/20 7:30am-1:00pm. Will post Monday about what will be available on Tues. to pick and buy pre-picked in the market.

Lots to pick on Sat. 6/27/20. Berries, figs, vegs, flowers and more!

6/26/2020

 
Open tomorrow (Sat. 6/27/20) 7:30am-1:00pm. Please see yellow sign pictured here for what you can pick (and cannot pick) tomorrow. For the first time this season, FIGS ARE ON THE PICK LIST! Celeste is the only variety ripe yet, but the others won't be far behind. New patch of sunflowers just opened today for U-Pick. And the recent rains and cool temps have given the blackberries a boost and lots more are producing than we have had in the last couple of weeks. The huge blackberries you picked at the first of the season are ripening again, as you can see from this partial box of beauties picked by a customer today. Many of the squash are really loaded, as are the tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, radishes and peppers. Peach season is in full swing, so get these great tasting Freestone peaches while you can. Come on out tomorrow and enjoy the day outside. Note: we are in Harris County. Blackberry rows are 12' apart, so you can pass without getting too close to anyone. Most veg rows are 6' or more apart, and it is easy to keep plenty of distance between parties. Pickers please check in before 12:30pm in order to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm closing time. And bring shears for cutting okra, eggplant, zinnias and sunflowers.
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Yellow sign is posted here and on Facebook a day in advance so you can read it before you come. And it is actually posted (on a post) in the market, so you can read it when you arrive.
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Right now the farmers are picking Freestone Mid-Pride Peaches, and you can buy them pre-picked in the market.
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Celeste figs are just starting to ripen. They will be available for U-Pick tomorrow 6/27/20 til picked out. But more should be ripening every day for a little while, then the other 3 varieties will not be far behind
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New patch of sunflowers is open for U-Pick tomorrow. Price $1.00 per bloom. Please only cut the sunflowers that are open, and leave the rest for picking another day.
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This was about 5 lbs. of blackberries that a customer picked today. Yellow meat watermelons are in the background.
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Watermelon-radishes won't last much longer, so get them while you still can. The root and leaves can be served cooked or raw, hot or cold, are high in Vitamin C and other nutrients, and are a great source of fiber. Peeling is not necessary, just wash them well and enjoy!
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