About Us
We are family run u-pick only hobby farm located in Gilroy, CA. Gilroy U-Pick is a family-friendly orchard where visitors can pick fresh pluerries, plums, pluots, apricots and other stone fruit and enjoy the beautiful countryside, and experience the satisfaction of harvesting fruit directly from the trees. We strive to provide a relaxing and memorable experience for everyone.
This is also our private residence. The drive way makes it look like you are entering a private resdence
Experience the Difference
At GilroyUpick, we believe that farming is about much more than producing fruit. It is about caring for the soil, protecting pollinators, encouraging wildlife, and leaving the land healthier than we found it.
Our goal isn't to grow perfect fruit. Nature rarely produces perfection. Our goal is to grow naturally delicious fruit while protecting the environment and preserving the orchard for future generations.
Every cover crop we plant enriches the soil. Every bee and beneficial insect we protect strengthens the orchard. Every spray we choose not to use reflects our commitment to farming in harmony with nature.
When you visit GilroyUpick, you'll notice something different. Instead of bare ground, you'll see living cover crops growing beneath the trees. You'll hear bees moving from blossom to blossom and see butterflies and beneficial insects throughout the orchard. We believe these are signs of a healthy farm.
We invite you to walk through our orchard, pick fruit directly from the tree, and experience farming the way we believe it should be—working with nature, not against it.
Healthy Soil.
Healthy Trees.
Healthy Fruit.
Naturally.
Three Ways to Grow Fruit
| Growing Method | How It Is Done | Why We Chose It |
|---|---|---|
| No-Spray Farming | No synthetic pesticides, no organic-approved pesticides, no herbicides, no fungicides, and no insecticides. Healthy soil, cover crops, beneficial insects, pollinators, pruning, and natural growing practices keep our orchard productive. | This is the philosophy we follow at GilroyUpick. We believe healthy soil and a balanced ecosystem naturally produce healthier trees, better tasting fruit, and a healthier environment for our customers, pollinators, wildlife, and future generations. |
| Organic Farming | Uses natural growing practices but may also use organically approved sprays such as sulfur, copper, neem oil, insecticidal soaps, and biological pesticides when needed. | Organic farming is a major step toward sustainable agriculture and avoids synthetic pesticides. Our goal goes one step further by growing fruit without using any sprays at all. |
| Conventional Farming | May use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers to maximize yields and produce fruit with a uniform appearance. | These practices can produce attractive, high-yield crops, but we have chosen to rely on healthy soil and natural ecosystem balance instead of spray applications. |
Contact us
Email: Dave@gilroyUpick.com
Address: 10541 Korn Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: (408) 607-1417