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U-Pick Peach Adventures
Starts mid July. Check back for official opening date!
Hours
Starts mid July. Check back for official opening date!
Admission (pay in-person)
$2/person ages 2+
OR buy a U-Pick Pass for free admission & 10% off your container!
You are only permitted in the field if you are picking.
We provide the containers–NO PERSONAL BAGS/BACKPACKS.
Minimum picking requirements are applicable for everyone ages 10+.
Picking Minimums (buy containers in-person only)
These are MINIMUMS for group sizes; you’re more than welcome to purchase a bigger container size, as long as the minimum is met for everyone ages 10+.
CONTAINER PRICING:
XSmall – minimum for 1 person ages 10+ – $6
Small – minimum for 3 people ages 10+ – $16
Medium – minimum for 6 people ages 10+ – $28
Large – minimum for 10 people ages 10+ – $50
VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED IN ALL “U-PICK” FIELDS.
Please wear comfortable shoes and leave your pets at home.
NEW U-Pick Season Pass
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE! $15/person ages 2+. Includes admission into all U-Pick fields during respective open hours PLUS 10% off your container purchase. Enjoy exclusive member-only events, too! Must purchase pass for each person wanting to use pass benefits. Valid for 1 year from date of purchase, cannot stack/share discounts.
Availability
Call before you come! The U-Pick Peach season is very sensitive to weather changes, so always call our Harvest Hotline for a daily harvest update or visit the homepage of our website.
(410) 398-1349 -or- (800) 684-3000
Directions
For access to parking and picking, use address 1403 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921.
Guide to Picking Milburn's Chin-Dribblin' Peaches
1. Proper Background Color
- The background color is the color of the peach on the backside, or the side that gets the least sun.
- The background color should be a deep yellow.
- The red, or “blush,” color found on the peach is not an indicator for ripeness.
2. Peach Firmness
- A tree ripe peach includes peaches that vary from firm to exceptionally soft.
- Firm peaches will keep longer, softer peaches will need used sooner.
- To soften a firm peach, leave the peach at room temperature.
3. How to Pick the Peach
- Gently grasp the peach and carefully twist and pull.
- A ripe peach should separate without much effort.
- Avoid peach contact with the branch, this may damage the peach.
4. Handling & Usage
- Peaches are delicate so handle them with care.
- Do not drop the box or roughly handle the box or peaches.
- Do not squeeze the peaches, this will bruise the peach.
- To assess firmness gently cradle the peach in your palm.
- Place more firm peaches on the bottom and place the softer peaches towards the top.
- Pick softer peaches for immediate consumption, some firmer peaches that can store well for delayed use.
Milburn's U-Pick Orchard Rules
- PAY FOR WHAT YOU PICK
- ONLY TOUCH AND PICK FRUIT YOU INTEND TO BUY
- PLEASE DO NOT DROP/THROW GOOD PEACHES
- FEEL FREE TO DISCARD ROTTEN PEACHES
- NO GLASS BOTTLES IN ORCHARD
- NO PICNICKING IN ORCHARD
- NO PETS IN ORCHARD
- NO CONTAINERS IN ORCHARD EXCEPT PROVIDED CONTAINER
- NO CLIMBING, BRANCHES BREAK EASILY
Stay in the Know
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