McCracken Farms

2945 Harnage Road
Avon Park, FL 33825

ph: (863) 382-4348

Fruits

 CITRUS FRUITS 

Harvest Time:  Sept-July

Varieites: Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, Tangelos Limes, Lemons and Pummelos

U-Pick / We pick

Description:  McCracken Farms U-pick started with the citrus.  We carry over 50 different varieites of fruit trees.  All varieities and types will change with the season.   Our trademark is selling oranges and grapefruit by the 5 gallon bucket.  Our fruit is all natural meaning no sprays. 

 

 

BLUEBERRIES

 

Harvest Time:  April and May

U-pick / We Pick

Grown in 25 Gallon Containers

Varities:  Multiple from the Sharps to Gulf Coast (older Fl varieties) to Emerald to Jewel.  With new Varieties are in the works.

Description:  Started blueberries 7 years ago.  Blueberries are very popular and healthy.  The market always fluctuates with supply.  Late freezing tempertaures can cause the loss of blooms.  Normal season lasts from Easter to Mother's Day (plus or minus 2 weeks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


STRAWBERRIES

Harvest Time:  November through June

U-Pick / We Pick     No bending/NO Knelling

Grown in Hydroponic Stackers

Varieties: Sweet Charlie, Festival, Treasurer 

Special Feature:  Developed a strawberry maze that houses 16,000 plants.

Description:  Plant approximately 30,ooo plants each year.  Most plugs are received mid September and fruit begins to yield mid-late November.  Most plugs come from North Carolina.


 

OTHER FRUITS

 

At McCracken Farms, we will continue to increase the amounts and varieties available.  Currently, we have

Carambola (Star Fruit)      Mangos

Pineapples                      Avocado

Plums                             Leche Nut

Macadama Nuts              Jack Fruit

 

Future Plans include: 

Blackberries,                  Figs

Peaches                        Kiwi

Passion Fruit 

 

We also carry other products to meet the needs of our consumers:  Including Apples, grapes, cherries, bananas and other fruits depending on season.

 

Note: All products are based on availability.  We try to purchase local products if required.

 

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2945 Harnage Road
Avon Park, FL 33825

ph: (863) 382-4348