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Fort Lonesome Farm

(Lithia (aka-fort Lonesome), Florida)
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Fort Lonesome Farm is an all natural farm, sitting on 20 acres in the country. Located in the Famous Ghost Town of Fort Lonesome, S.E. Hillsborough County Florida. Two of our neighbors are State Parks. We are about 15 minutes from Riverview, Panther Trace, Valrico, Fish Hawk, RiverHills, Plant City and Sun City Center with numerous Fruits, Veggies and Herbs to "You-Pick".

Kids and Leashed pets are welcome. FYI - a lot of the farm is Handicap Accessible.

Fort Lonesome Farm is OPEN, 10 to 6, Weekends and Holidays, Except, The Orange Grove is Closed till October, Planted in 1987 By Byron Appleby and Barbara Carter Appleby, Open 10 till 6, Saturday and Sunday. Bring $5s and $10 for change. Y (more...)

(This listing was last updated on Mar 28, 2012)


Location

15433 County Road 39 South
Lithia (aka-fort Lonesome), FL 33547
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Contact Information

Rick McHan
fortlonesome.org
813-699-2058

U-Pick Farm   

Schedule and Location:
OPEN 10 Am till 6 Pm, EVERY Weekend and EVERY Holiday.

Farm Stand   

Schedule and Location:
Hours same as farm.

Farming Practices: [?]

naturally grown,  conventional


The Orange Grove is Closed till October. $1.00 per person, entrance donation requested, including children. Bring change $1s, $5s and $10s. Cost is $8. 1/4 bushel and $15 1/2 bushel. You Pick, mix and match from over 100 trees, tangerine, roble, moho, pumelo, navel, tangelo, valencia, pink and white grapefruit. We are open year round. Always growing something and showing off our really cool place. All is welcome, including your leashed pets and Mother-in-laws. Yes, we have critters too!

Coming Events
9-11 Tree Planting: Come on out, It's free to plant a fruit tree.
(Sep 11, 2012)
2nd Annual, Trunk or Treat on Halloween Evening. Its a Free thing to do.
(Oct 31, 2012)
2nd Annual, FREE for the kids, memories are forever.
(Jan 1, 2013)

Latest Reviews:


A wonderful experience...


Picking frenzy


Another GREAT Day at the Farm


A different type of farm


Products/Crops: [?]

Click on the icon for recipes!   ("WSSF" Stands for Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.)

Vegetables: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
arugula
beets
broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
celery
chinese greens
collards
cucumber
dry beans
eggplant
garlic
green beans
green onions
hot peppers
kale
kohlrabi
lettuce
mushrooms
mustard greens
okra
onions
parsnips
peas
radishes
rutabagas
salad greens
salad mix
spinach
summer squash
sweet peppers
swiss chard
tomatillos
tomatoes
turnips
winter-squash
zucchini
Fruits: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
apples
asian-pears
bananas
cantaloupes
cranberries
figs
grapefruit
grapes
kumquats
lemons
limes
melons
olives
oranges
papayas
peaches
pears
plums
pomelos
raisins
tangerines
watermelons
Meats/Livestock: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
chicken
duck
turkey
Dairy/Eggs: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
eggs
Nuts/Seeds: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
pecans
Processed: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
sodas
teas
Herbs: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
dried herbs
fresh herbs
ginger
medicinal herbs
Flowers: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
edible flowers
fresh flowers
Specialty Items: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
compost / manure
firewood

Ark of Taste Products: [?]
Fruits
  • Meyer Lemon of California's Central Coast
  • Pawpaw
  • Herbs & Spices
  • Desert/Mexican oregano
  • Meat & Poultry
  • Wyandotte chicken
  • Nuts
  • American Native Pecan
  • Pulses (beans, peas & lentils)
  • Crowder Cowpeas (Mississippi Silver Hull bean)
  • Southern Field Peas
  • Vegetables
  • German Pink tomato
  • New Mexico Native Chiles
  • New Mexico Native Tomatillo
  • Beverages
  • Greenthread tea



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