Best Places for Strawberry Picking New York – Strawberries! Little vibrant red bites of deliciousness, that give everyone the nostalgic taste of summer. Well known for pairing superbly with lashings of cream, strawberries are also heroes of the fruit world as they provide vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols. Strawberries are a scrumptious and versatile sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie snack.
Strawberry picking season in New York can start in late May and run through to July, although of course, as with any fruit, weather plays an important role in when these little gems will be ready for you to collect.
So, let’s take a look at the Best U-Pick Places for Strawberry Picking in New York State.
Greig Farm
227 Pitcher Ln, Red Hook, NY 12571
At Greig Farm “We welcome you to come spend a day on the farm, any time of the year. Come visit our walking trails, feed and pet the goats, or grab a cider donut at the farm market. The farm is open every day of the week, every month of the year. See you on the farm soon!
The pick-your-own season begins in May with crisp asparagus, followed shortly after by our extra-sweet strawberries. There’s no better taste than a fresh strawberry still warm from the sun! In July comes our prized blueberry crop, followed in August by finger-staining blackberries. Apple picking begins in late August and we offer over eleven varieties of apples through the end of October. As Halloween nears, we also offer acres of field pumpkins (for carving), sugar pumpkins (for baking) and decorative gourds.”
Pattys Berries and Bunches
410 Sound Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952
The farm where Patty’s Berries and Bunches now sits was opened in “1975 as Harbes Berry Farm. Owner Patty DiVello, a Harbes family member, grew up right across the street. But in 2010, she changed the name to Patty’s Berries and Bunches. They offer:
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U-Pick: and ready picked; Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries
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Flowers: Peonies, Dahlias, Sunflowers, Ornamental and more, also available for weddings and Events.
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Produce Stand: Seasonal Ice Cream, Cider, Baked Goods, Honey, Jams and more.
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New Activities: Yard ART, Tours, Live Music and a Variety of Classes”
Condzella’s Farm
6211 N Country Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
At Conzella’s Farm they grow:
“Strawberries: We grow approximately 9 different varieties of strawberries, each having a different time for fruiting. All of the varieties that we grow are selected for the best possible flavor. All of our fields are mulched with straw, which keeps the berries from coming into contact with the ground insuring that the fruit is clean and free of dirt when harvested.
Peas: We grow Traditional English Peas. We also grow Snap Peas, which are eaten like a snap bean. The mature plant produces delicious edible pods and sweet, full-size peas.
Tomatoes: The rich, sweet, complex taste of freshly picked tomatoes is unmistakable, and you will find it at our farm. We grow beefsteak and plum tomatoes, red and yellow grape tomatoes, red, yellow, orange, chocolate, and black cherry tomatoes, and two varieties of heirloom tomatoes. All of our tomatoes are trellised, and grown on black plastic to insure that they are of the best possible quality.
Beans: We offer three different varieties of Green Bush Beans, each of which produces a very high quality dark green bean with a slim pod and excellent eating quality. We also offer one variety of Bush Wax Bean, and one variety of Romano Bush Bean.
Pumpkins: Our pumpkins are of the highest quality, ranging in size from 3 to 30 lbs, all with strong handles and a deep orange color. They are available beginning the end of September.
Sunflowers: The iconic symbol of summer. Grown with care in our fields, we cut and bunch daily for the maximum enjoyment in the vase. Use new, fresh water and cut two inches off the bottom every other day.”
Windy Acre Farm
3810 Middle Country Rd, Calverton, NY 11933
Windy Acre Farm have lots of upick fruit at various times throughout the year (check their Facebook for what is current) it includes:
- strawberries
- white peaches
- yellow peaches
- apples
- pumpkins
- sunflowers
- blackberries
- raspberries
- blueberries
- grapes
- nectarines
- sour cherries (on the farmstand, not upick)
- gooseberries
They also have sunflowers for you to cut and a corn maze in the Fall.
Lewin Farms
812 Sound Ave, Calverton, NY 11933
Lewin Farms is a family farm now in the fourth generation. “We were the first pick your own farm on Long Island and are continuing that long tradition with a wide variety of u-pick fields throughout the spring summer and fall. We also continue into the winter with our cut your own Christmas trees at our baiting hollow nursery. Over the years our crop offerings have become more and more numerous and diversified to cater to the wants of our customers. We hope you and your family plan a trip out to visit our families farm in the near future.
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Strawberries : Late May-June
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Raspberries: Late June through early September
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Blueberries : Late June – mid-August
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Blackberries : Late July – Late August
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Peaches : Mid July – Mid September
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Apples : Late Aug/September – Into November
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Pumpkins/Gourds : mid/late September – Late October
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CORN MAZE
- Christmas Trees. Cut your own
Glover Farms
641-681 Victory Ave, Brookhaven, NY 11719
Glover Farms was started in 1952. “Kenneth Glover Sr. purchased a large piece of land to begin a career farming. After spending his whole life on his family farm, it was the only thing he knew how to do. Now entering our third generation, we still share Kenny Sr’s goal of providing the public with only our freshest produce.
After the potato business took a hit, Kenny Glover Sr. had to find another source of income on the farm. He decided to give strawberries a try and they boomed! Making Glover Farms one of the first U-Pick Strawberry farms on Long Island.
After Kenny’s son, Kenny Glover Jr. got involved in the farm business, they decided to provide the public with another holiday fun crop. They began growing pumpkins for the October holiday and made a corn maze for some family fun!
While you’re at the farm you could see our super friendly goats and some of our chickens. You can also feed them right out of your hand!”
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell JCT, NY 12533
At Fishkill Farm, they take their responsibility to sustainable and ethical farming very seriously.
“At Fishkill we grow food in harmony with nature. We are confident that even with New York climate challenges, we can cultivate good produce that’s nutritious for both us and the land. We pledge to improve our growing methods each season and to support our community as much as our soil supports our crops…The season culminates in the fall with more than a dozen classic NY apples varieties to pick from.”
Fishkill offers a wide variety of apples for picking. In early October you will find popular classics like Golden and Red Delicious, as well as possibly lesser-known Jonagold and Idareds. Interestingly when picked, the apples are covered with a fine, pale substance. This is Kaolin Clay and it is there to help protect the fruit from insects. Worry not – it is nontoxic and cleans off easily.
The Pick-Your-Own season kicks off in early June with strawberries and ever-so-sweet sugar snap peas. July brings sweet and sour cherries as well as our certified organic raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Late July and August mark the harvest of juicy, tree-ripened peaches and nectarines as well as an extensive variety of heirloom tomatoes and eggplants.
The season culminates in the fall with more than a dozen classic NY apples, heirloom varieties, and pumpkin-picking. The spectacular views, lovely fall weather, and the satisfaction of picking your own organic, sustainably grown fruits and vegetables combine for great family-friendly fun.”
Love Apple Farm
1421 State Route 9H, Ghent, NY 12075
Love Apple Farm first opened its gates in 1969, and has been an integral part of the farming community in the Hudson Valley ever since. At Love Apple, they are proud advocates of the social project to offer locally and honestly sourced fruit and vegetables to the local community, believing everyone has the right to know where their food comes from. The farm was established by a struggling actor and a model, who chose to purchase the farm in order to develop a rural oasis in which to escape life pressures, enjoy physical activities and pursue careers in literary in peace. And why the name Love Apple? Well, as you probably know, love apples are in fact another name for tomatoes, not apples at all!
There are a variety of stories as to why tomatoes got this rather lovely nickname. Our favorite is that its simply because of their heart – shape, which gave cause to the French to name it the pomme d’amour (Love Apple) as they believed it had aphrodisiac qualities. Regardless of all this, Love Apple Farm was given its name simply because the owners liked it! Interestingly, whilst juggling the demanding physical work load on the farm, the owner did indeed manage to write and publish his book. The farm has since changed hands, but the strong community values it has always prioritized has remained strong and true well into its 50 + years! Spanning 80 acres, Love Apple Farm is open all year around and is a popular destination for locals and visitors to enjoy fruit picking, a break from tech created stresses and some true rural living.
In addition to apples they also grow blackberries, blueberries, cherries, gooseberries, peaches, plums as well as raspberries & strawberries. As well as the fruit picking, at Love Apple Farm you can also enjoy the playground, petting farm, cafe, market and gift shop!
Also look at our huge post on Strawberry Picking Near Me as well as other farms in New York
