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Southern Orchards Southern Orchards is satsuma farm owned and operated by the Thornburg family, in Mobile, Alabama. Local pick up and shipping available.

Chad’s desire to learn about produce farming and his need for a reason to contact, and potentially date, Jenny, led to his idea to grow satsumas. Chad’s mom and dad are row crop farmers and provided the much needed resources and labor to get this venture up and running. Jenny’s family would be the source he would turn to for advice and guidance on how to get started, given their knowledge and years of experience in produce farming. And so, contact was made…and the rest is history! In January of 2010, work began on property passed down by Chads family that would be the home to our satsumas. Two months later, the first 100 trees were planted. Growth continued and we now have about 400 satsuma trees.

10/06/2026

🍊 It’s almost satsuma-picking time at Southern Orchards!

U-Pick opens Friday, October 23! Bring your family and friends for a little fresh air and fresh-picked sweetness. 🌳

📅 Opening weekend: October 23–25
⏰ Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 11000 Calvert Road, Mobile, AL 36608
🍊 $20 per 5-gallon bucket
💳 Cash and debit/credit cards accepted

We provide the clippers, bucket and bags—you bring the smiles! Please leave pets at home and wear shoes and clothes ready for the farm.

Weather and fruit availability may affect hours, so check back here for updates. We can’t wait to see you! 🧡

September evenings in the orchard. 🍊🌿One final round of maintenance on the trees before harvest season. 🚜One little tast...
09/29/2026

September evenings in the orchard. 🍊🌿
One final round of maintenance on the trees before harvest season. 🚜
One little taste test—even though the fruit is still green. Tito volunteered for quality control, and he approves. 🐾🍊😂
And then, a beautiful September sky to end the evening and remind us that God’s got this. 🙏🌅
The trees are looking good, the fruit is coming along, and harvest is getting closer every day.
What a great satsuma season it’s going to be! 🍊💚

Little by little, green begins to turn yellow!
09/24/2026

Little by little, green begins to turn yellow!

09/07/2026
Looks like we’re going to have a few other citrus at u-pick. Grapefruit, lemons, oranges. . . excited for 2026 harvest s...
09/04/2026

Looks like we’re going to have a few other citrus at u-pick. Grapefruit, lemons, oranges. . . excited for 2026 harvest season

Paused the orchard work this evening for our civic duty 🇺🇸
08/11/2026

Paused the orchard work this evening for our civic duty 🇺🇸

08/05/2026

A little orchard therapy for your feed today. 🌳💚🍑

The birds are singing, the breeze is blowing, and God's creation is putting on another beautiful show. We hope this little video brings a smile to your day.

We can't wait to welcome you back to the orchard soon! ❤️

Looking to be a happy harvest this year 🍊we are excited. Follow us for updates on opening weekend 🍊
07/16/2026

Looking to be a happy harvest this year 🍊we are excited. Follow us for updates on opening weekend 🍊

Sunday ride through the orchard!
03/23/2026

Sunday ride through the orchard!

Address

11000 Calvert Road
Mobile, AL
36608

Telephone

+12517514714

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