Frequently Asked Questions

Planning your visit

Do we need to make a reservation?

No. We don’t take reservations. First come, first served.

What do we bring to put the cherries in?

We provide the bag; this is what you'll use to take home your fruit. However, we highly encourage you to bring your own buckets/pails because the bags full of fruit get heavy and awkward to hold and continue to fill.

Also, if you’ll be in the Brentwood area for several hours after your u-pick experience, you may want to bring a cooler/ice chest to place your fruit. Or at least a blanket or some beach towels to cover your fruit in the back seat while in the hot car (don't place in the trunk).

What are your hours?

We open sometime in May each year, for approximately 3 to 6 weeks.

We are always closed on Mondays and Tuesday.

Being open Wednesday through Sunday changes every season, week to week. It depends how much ripe fruit we have available for picking. We are very good at keeping our website, facebook and instagram updated, as well as our phone greeting, which gets updated daily by 6pm. 

Typical business hours once we are open for the season are 8am to 3pm. The gate closes 1 hour before closing. If we run out of ripe fruit, we will have to close for the day.

Is there a picnic area we can use?

No, we do not allow picnics on our grounds. However Brentwood has many fine parks where you can picnic. Click here for a map of Brentwood parks.

Can we bring pets, like our family dog?

No. Only Service dogs in harnesses with registration cards are allowed to enter the orchard. Therapy dogs and other animals are not allowed in the orchard per the health department.

Logistics

Where are you located?

There are maps at the bottom of each location page.        Payne Av         Concord Av

What should I know to prep for a visit to pick fruit?

• Check our business hours to confirm we’ll be open.
• Wear comfortable shoes for walking over the uneven orchard grounds.
• Bring your own buckets for picking (we provide the bags).
• Arrive early for best selection, and to beat the heat.
• Note the tips at the bottom of this page.
• Read all of these FAQs!

Are there any items that are restricted from the orchard?

The following items are restricted. You'll need to leave these at the front gate, or place them in your car.

• Chairs, Blankets, Mats
• Bags, tupperware, strainers/colanders, napkins, paper towels, scissors
• Food, drinking water in containers larger than 16 oz
• Ice chests, coolers
• Backpacks 
• Pets

Do you have restrooms?

Yes, we have port-a-potties available.

Costs

Is there a fee to get in, or for parking?

Free to get in, and we have plenty of Free parking!

How much does the fruit cost?

We charge by the pound. In the past, we’ve charged $4 - 4.50 per pound. We will post the cost on the individual location pages as we get closer to opening day. We weigh it on our scale in the plastic bag given to you when you arrive. Only pick what you can pay for please!

Which payment methods do you accept?

Cash only. We used to accept credit/debit cards via our square reader, but that got too hard with connectivity out in the field, so back to cash only.  Click here for a list of nearby ATM machines.

About our orchard

What kinds of fruit do you have?

There are several varieties of cherries at our Payne Ave location, and white peaches and white nectarines at our Concord Ave location.

Are there ladders?

Yes, ladders are placed throughout the orchard. If you need help moving one, please ask for assistance.

Are you a member of Harvest Time?

• Concord Avenue - Member # 6
• Payne Avenue - Member # 60

What is Harvest Time?

Mike's U-Pick is a proud member of 'Harvest Time in Brentwood". Harvest Time has a free phone app you can download to help you navigate Brentwood's wonderful produce stands. You can find it at the Google Android Play Store, or Apple iTunes store.