Amaru Berries
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Amaru Berries, is now part of the Amaru Group Farms and includes
both Amaru Berries and Amaru Grove in Hawthorne, Florida.
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Amaru Berries is a family‑owned blueberry farm located
in the northern corner of Marion County,
conveniently situated on E Highway 318 between Ocala and Gainesville.
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The farm spans 70 acres, and together with our dedicated
partners and employees, we are committed to providing
our community with the healthiest and most flavorful blueberries in Florida.
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We grow a variety of early‑spring blueberry cultivars,
available for U‑Pick or We‑Pick service,
including Sentinel, Optimus, Farthing, Meadowlark, Kestrel, Snowchaser and Winterbell
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To make your visit easy and enjoyable,
we provide buckets, picking harnesses, and containers
so you can take home the freshest berries of the season.
| SEASON: | Amaru Berries’ blueberry picking season typically runs from late February through April or May,
depending on the temperatures each year.
Please check back daily to confirm that your preferred day to pick is available as our hours may change due to weather events or other unforeseen circumstances. |
| IN-SEASON HOURS: | Our hours of operation during the harvest season (February through April/May) are as follows:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, or visit our website to book online. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements. |
| FARM TOURS: | We enjoy sharing our passion
for farming with our community. Private farm tours are available by appointment only. To schedule your visit, please contact Richard at (786) 229‑6119. |
| ADDRESS: | 18510 NE 19th Court
Citra, Florida 32113 |
| PHONE: | (786) 229-6119 |