Blake's
U-Pick

As one of the first U-Pick orchards in Michigan, we pride ourselves on offering the freshest produce around. Pack up the family and head out to one of Blake’s four locations to pick fruit and vegetables here on the property. Please refer to the information given on this page for Blake's U-Pick current and upcoming selections.

Now Featuring...

U-Pick Flowers

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill

Peonies | $3.99 stem/3 for $10

Snapdragon, Dianthus, Eucalyptus (Mix&Match | $9.99/bundle up to 20 stems in a bundle - $15 with Blake's Bud Vase

Currently picking...

Some locations may have different offerings so be sure to check availability below.

U-Pick Apples

Now Open

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Apples are up and ready for the picking at Blake's. Time for turnovers, pies, crisps, muffins, fritters, bread cakes, cookies and so much more!

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin picking July 23rd
(Ginger Gold apples, Zestar apples, Paula Red apples, Early Jonathon apples)

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking July 23rd
(Paula Red apples, Zestar apples, Ginger Gold apples)

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking August 7th
(Ginger Gold apples, Paula Red apples)

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Raspberries

now open

Time to get your fill of both red and golden raspberries. Whether you're baking with them, preserving, making jams, sauces or vinaigrettes - raspberries come with that perfect balance of tart and sweet. Come on over to the orchard and bring the little ones for a day of picking!

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin picking June 23rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking July 24th
(Raspberry picking closed on Mondays at Blake's Lyon Township for field maintenance)

U-Pick Broccoli

Now Open

Soups, stir-fry, salads, sautéed, or just plain snacking - broccoli is an incredibly versatile veggie when it comes to consumption. High in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium and fiber, you can enjoy this freshly picked floret with the family!

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin Picking July 23rd

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Zucchini

now open

The heavyweight champion of the summer squash family is available for picking at the Orchard. Zucchini is 95% water so when preparing, it is best to sear instead of roast like you would a traditional squash. All the pastry chefs out there know how great zucchini can be and a freshly baked zucchini bread, a favorite among most. Whatever your intention is, come get your freshly picked zucchini while it lasts!

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin picking June 23rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking July 24th

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking August 12th

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Lavender

Now Open

The beautiful, sweet smelling, stress-reducing, relaxing, multi-use herb is ready for picking on the farm. Great for lemonade, honey, cocktails, cookies, cakes or even candles. We're not lying when we say lavender is a great fit for so many things!

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin Picking June 23rd

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Eggplant

now open

Grill, roast, bake, fry, steam or stuff eggplant and create some delicious dishes for you and your family! Eggplant is ready for picking at our Big Apple location in Armada. Fun fact: eggplant is technically a fruit!

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin picking July 31st

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking July 31st

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking August 12th

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Squash

Now Open

Much like peas and pea pods, squash is great for soups and eating sautéed. You can substitute squash for grain pasta and create some delicious low-carb dishes. Squash can also be grilled or roasted, releasing natural sugars within.

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin picking June 23rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking July 24th

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking August 12th

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Green Tomatoes

now open

Who's up for some fried green tomatoes? Pickle em, can em, or jam em - green tomatoes can be prepared in many ways.

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin picking August 3rd

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking July 31st

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking August 7th

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Peppers

Now Open

If stuffed peppers are a family favorite, bring the fam down to the farm and have your pick at the best of the best. Peppers are also great for a quick snack, salads, soups, stir-fry and many other great dinner dishes.

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin picking July 31st
(Jalapeños, Sweet Banana Pepper, Hungarian Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Green Bell Pepper)

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin Picking August 3rd
(Sweet Banana Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Italian Roaster Peppers, Jalapeños)

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking August 7th
(Sweet Banana Peppers)

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Cabbage and Red Cabbage

now open

Stuffed cabbage anyone? Or as some refer to it, Gołąbki. Perhaps a traditional, homemade coleslaw recipe you may have that would benefit from freshly picked cabbage from our fields? Whatever you're using your cabbage for, it is ready for the picking!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin picking August 3rd

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Tomatillos

Now Open

Taco and salsa season is upon us! Tomatillos are perfect to add to any salsa recipe which goes well with tacos, burritos, nachos and other amazing Mexican cuisine. Pick yours fresh from the farm along with other peppers currently in season and perfect your salsa recipe with the freshest of ingredients.

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin picking July 31st

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Green Beans

now open

Another great vegetable to enjoy straight out of the field! Green beans can be prepared in many different ways for many different dishes. Add them to soups, steam them, roast them or even pickle them. However you may prefer them, they are available now at the farm!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin picking August 3rd

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Cherry Tomatoes

Now Open

Cherry tomatoes are perfect for simple snacking, salsa and even a sweet pizza sauce. They are delicious however you decide to prepare them and are ripe for the picking at our farm. Come enjoy some sweet cherry tomatoes!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin picking August 3rd

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking August 3rd

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Cucumbers and Pickling Cucumbers

now open

Cucumbers bring a refreshing, crisp taste to any dish and the smaller, bumpier pickling cucumbers come with a thinner skin which makes them ideal for pickling. Cucumbers can be lightly grilled but most people prefer them freshly cut up. Both make for terrific snacks!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin picking August 3rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking August 7th

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Tomatoes

Now Open

Salads, sauces, soups, sandwiches, and salsas - tomatoes are the perfect base to so many different types of foods. Get your tomatoes fresh and off the vine down at the farm. Tomatoes are a popular u-pick item so get here while you can!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin picking August 12th
(Roma, Rounds, Grape)

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking August 12th
(Roma, Rounds, Grape)

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Cauliflower

now open

Another versatile veggie that you can make into a low-carb alternative for rice or even pizza crust! Some people like 'em pickled and some love them in soups and salads. Whatever your preferred choice, get your cauliflower fresh from the farm!

Cucumbers bring a refreshing, crisp taste to any dish and the smaller, bumpier pickling cucumbers come with a thinner skin which makes them ideal for pickling. Cucumbers can be lightly grilled but most people prefer them freshly cut up. Both make for terrific snacks!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin picking August 13th

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Purple Plums

Now Open

Time for the perfect bite into a plump purple plum! These sweet and juicy fruits are great for smoothies, jams/jellies, baking and salads. Many prefer them just as they are!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin picking August 13th

HARVEST CALENDAR

U-Pick Cauliflower

now open

Another versatile veggie that you can make into a low-carb alternative for rice or even pizza crust! Some people like 'em pickled and some love them in soups and salads. Whatever your preferred choice, get your cauliflower fresh from the farm!

Cucumbers bring a refreshing, crisp taste to any dish and the smaller, bumpier pickling cucumbers come with a thinner skin which makes them ideal for pickling. Cucumbers can be lightly grilled but most people prefer them freshly cut up. Both make for terrific snacks!

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin picking August 13th

HARVEST CALENDAR

Currently picking

Hover over each item to see location availability

HARVEST CALENDAR

Apples

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill:
Begin picking July 23rd
(Ginger Gold, Zestar, Paula Red, Early Jonathon)

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking July 23rd
(Paula Red, Zestar, Ginger Gold)

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking August 7th
(Ginger Gold, Paula Red)

Raspberries

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:

Begin Picking June 23rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking July 24th

Squash

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking June 23rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking July 24th

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking August 12th

Zucchini

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin Picking June 23rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin picking July 24th

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin picking August 12th

Broccoli

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin Picking July 23rd

Lavender

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin Picking June 23rd

Eggplant

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd

Blake's Big Apple
Begin Picking July 31st

Blake's Lyon Township
Begin Picking August 12th

Peppers

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Begin picking July 31st
(Sweet Banana, Hungarian Hot, Hot Banana, Green Bell, Yellow Bell, Purple Bell, Cubanelle, Italian Roaster, Poblano)

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin Picking August 3rd
(Sweet Banana, Green Bell, Italian Roaster)

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin Picking August 7th
(Sweet Banana)

Jalapeños

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin Picking August 12th

Cucumbers/Pickling Cucumbers

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd

Blake's Lyon Township:
Begin Picking August 7th

Green Tomatoes/Tomatillos

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Green Tomatoes - Begin Picking July 31st

Tomatillos - Begin Picking August 3rd

Blake's Big Apple
Green Tomatoes - Begin Picking July 31st

Blake's Lyon Township
Green Tomatoes - Begin Picking August 7th

Cabbage

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd
Cabbage and Red Cabbage

Cherry Tomatoes

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin Picking August 3rd

Green Beans

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd

Tomatoes

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd
(Rounds, Roma, Grape)

Blake's Big Apple:
Begin Picking August 12th
(Round, Roma, Grape)

Cousa

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 3rd

Purple Plums

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 13th

Cauliflower

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 13th

Sunflower

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill:
Begin Picking August 13th

Coming soon

blake's u-pick

how it works

Visit us at any one of our four locations

Orchard & Cider Mill, Big Apple, Blake's Backyard (Almont), and Blake's Lyon Twp.

Upon arrival, follow signs for U-Pick

Receive U-Pick container

outside containers not permitted

Staff is always on hand to notify you of the best picking locations!

Upon departure, produce is weighed and paid for

A $20 minimum purchase in required

We do not allow pets or picnicking in any of our u-pick areas

what to bring?

Wondering what to bring for a day of picking at Blake’s? Below are some suggestions that may make your day more comfortable.

Wide Brim Hat / Rain Coat

Sunscreen

Outdoor or garden shoes

Bottled water

visit us at any one of our four locations

Orchard & Cider Mill

17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI 48005

Backyard

5590 Van Dyke Almont, MI 48003

Big Apple

71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005

Lyon Township

61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178