U-pick farms are a win-win for everyone involved. Customers get fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the source at a fair price. Our real estate agents love preparing healthy meals with the produce from these great U-pick farms around Belleville homes for sale. 

• Braeutigam Orchards - 2795 Turkey Hill Ln., Belleville, IL 62221
  While Braeutigam Orchards has been in existence since 1831, it wasn't until 1935 that Rollin Braeutigam began growing and selling fruit. When market sales failed to fetch a good price, Rollin's daughter-in-law Marie suggested selling produce right on the farm, and the family never looked back. The fourth generation of Braeutigams began specializing in fresh fruit, while the sixth generation added vegetables. Depending on the season, available U-pick crops include apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. The farm is open to the public from June 1 through October 31.
  
  
• Eckert's Belleville Farm - 951 S. Green Mt. Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
  Looking for a family outing that has something for everyone? Eckert's Belleville Farm fits the bill. The farm is open year-round, with seasonal u-pick crops such as strawberries, apples, peaches, and pumpkins. Check out their calendar packed with live music, cooking classes, craft workshops, and other lively events. Stop in the Country Store for fresh baked goods, a full-service deli, and well-stocked wine and cheese departments. When you get hungry, the Country Restaurant serves a full selection of comfort food favorites like fried chicken, pulled pork, and country-fried steak. Visit the website for hours and seasonal U-pick availability. Admission is $3 on weekdays and $6 on weekends.
  
  
• Liberty Apple Orchard - 8308 Kuhn Station Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025
  Lugene and Steve Miller, owners of Liberty Apple Orchard, whimsically refer to themselves as "encorepreneurs." In addition to being a fertile spot for apples, the charming rural setting near Edwardsville homes for sale provides a great background for family photos. The 10-year-old farm has several smaller trees with limbs that are low to the ground, making it easier for kids to join in the picking. Other products available for purchase include cider, apple butter, caramel apples, applesauce, apple baked goods, and local honey. The U-pick season begins in August. Visit the website for information about opening day and hours.

Belleville, with its rich soil and moderate climate, offers an ideal environment for a variety of plants, making it perfect for U-pick farms. Fruits like strawberries and blueberries thrive here, providing plentiful harvests typically from late spring to early summer. Apples and peaches also prosper, with orchards opening their gates from late summer into fall. Vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers enjoy the warm summer months, while pumpkins become the star attraction in autumn. Have fun planting your own garden in the yard of your Belleville area home. Contact us at Strano & Associates Real Estate for more information.