Pick-Your-Own

December 3, 2023

PYO IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this season so wonderful! We look forward to picking again in the spring.

Open Daily

Picking is strictly first come first serve. Reservations are neither accepted nor required.

Note: The farm manager reserves the right to close the fields at any time, due to weather, picking conditions, or other factors that may necessitate closing the fields during the morning or afternoon. At that time PYO will cease for the day.

For all Pick-Your-Own start at the white tent to purchase containers and get directions to the proper location for picking.

Cash, credit card, checks all accepted!

Your honesty keeps us in business!
Please pay for all you pick!

PYO Rules

Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal without refund.

EATING WHILE PICKING IS NOT PERMITTED!
When you arrive at the farm go directly to the PYO tent (next to the sandbox/playground) to purchase containers and get directions to the field.
Walking around in undesignated areas is not permitted.
Children must be kept within reach at all times. We prefer that children age 2 and under be carried.
Touch the plants as little as possible. Do not touch anything that you do not plan to pick.
You must pick all the way down the row – row swapping is not allowed.
No pets (except service animals) are allowed on the farm property.

PYO Tips

Wear comfortable clothes & footwear you won’t mind getting dirty.
Protect yourself from the sun – wear a hat and sunscreen.

The farm manager reserves the right to close the fields at any time because of weather, picking conditions or other factors.

Crop Info

Strawberries (mid June-early July)

PINT BOX —   $6.00 each (holds approx. 1 lb. of berries)
2 Qt. BOX —  $22.00 each (holds approx. 3.5 lbs. of strawberries)
4 Qt. BOX —  $40.00 each  (holds approx. 7 lbs. of strawberries)

NOTE: Not all containers available every day

Hayrides to strawberry patch during strawberry season
weather permitting • see Note below
approximately June 11 – early July

Hayides depart every 10 – 15 minutes
Approximately 15 – 20 minutes roundtrip
$4.00 per person (ages 3+)

Customers may walk in to the fields free of charge daily
(when strawberry patch is open – see Note below)

Selection:
Select berries that are firm, dry, and plump. Check carefully and do not take any mouldy or damaged berries.

Caring for your fresh-picked strawberries:
Do not rinse berries or remove stems until you are ready to use them.
Protect them from sunlight and keep in a cool place.
Strawberries have a short shelf life and are best when used within 2 – 3 days after picking.

Freezing:
Wash berries & drain. Remove stems & slice. Place in freezer containers leaving space for expansion and freeze immediately.

Flowers (mid June-October)

Mason Jar — $15.00 per Jar (fill with as many stems as you can fit!)

Shears Required – Bring your own or use ours. Available with a $10 cash deposit. (Deposit is refunded at return of shears)

Start at the white tent next to the playground to purchase your container, get shears if you do not have your own, and directions to the proper location for picking!

Blueberries (early July-early September)

PINT BOX (approx. 1 lb. of berries) —   $7.00 each
2 QUART BOX (approx. 4 pints of berries) —   $28.00 each
4 QUART BOX (approx. 8 pints of berries) —   $45.00 each

NOTE: Not all containers available every day

Varieties:

Bluetta Jul/Aug
Spartan Jul/Aug
Patriot Jul/Aug
Jersey Jul/Aug
Bluecrop Jul/Aug
Berkeley Jul/Aug
Coville Sep
Elliot Sep

Selection:
Select berries that are firm, dry, plump, smooth skinned and completely blue, with no hint of red. Check carefully and do not take any mouldy or damaged berries.

Note: Often, blueberries are covered with a white powdery substance called “bloom”, a naturally occuring waxy protective coating that need not be removed before eating. It is not harmful and actually helps prevent deterioration.

Caring for your fresh-picked blueberries:
Do not wash your blueberries until you are ready to use them, because water accelerates their deterioration. Store them in the refrigerator, unwashed, in a rigid covered container. Fresh-picked blueberries have a good shelf life and should last up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Freezing:
Remove the stems. It’s best not to wash blueberries before freezing; you can rinse them prior to use when frozen. If you choose to wash the berries, rinse in a colander and drain for at least 10 minutes. Pat dry (blueberries must be completely dry before freezing or they will stick together and possibly get freezer burn). Place the blueberries in a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze. The berries will freeze faster if your cookie sheet is pre-frozen. Once the berries are frozen, place them in containers or zip-lock bags and store in freezer.

Edamame - Soy beans (July-August)

Qt. BOX — $7.50

PREPARATION: Wash the soybeans thoroughly. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the green soybeans (pods and all!), return to a boil and cook until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle with salt. Toss and serve hot, warm, or chilled with an empty bowl on the side for the pods (which are not digestible)

TO EAT: Holding the stem end, place the pod in your mouth, close your teeth gently near the stem and pull the pod out.

Sunflowers (mid July-October)

$12.00/ 5 stems

Shears required – bring your own or use ours, available with $10 cash deposit
Deposit is refunded at return.

Cash, credit card, checks all accepted!

Start at the white tent next to the playground to purchase your rubber band ticket (which holds 5 stems), get shears if you do not have your own, and
directions to the proper location for picking.

Your honesty keeps us in business!
Please pay for all you pick!

Cherry Tomatoes (late July-October)

$6.50/quart-containers provided

Start at the white tent next to the playground to purchase your container and get directions to the proper location for picking!

Varieties Available:

Sun Gold: Exceptionally sweet, bright tangerine-orange cherry tomatoes. The flavor can’t be beat.
Piccola Cannaria: Orange cherry tomatoes. One of the sweetest.
Orange Paruche: Unforgettably sugary, true-tomato tang. Glossy and colorful, thin skins.
Sweet 100’s: Scarlet red, globe shaped. Extra sweetness, and higher vitamin C content than most tomatoes.
TSX 105’s: Round, firm, shiny red. Fantastic flavor.
Lizzano: Large round grape. Beautiful and sweet.
Juliet: Larger than other grape tomatoes, sometimes called a “mini” Roma. Wonderfully sweet.
Red Pear: Red, pear-shaped, firm and sweet. Perfect for salads, sauces or pickles.
Yellow Pear: Yellow, pear-shaped, mild flavor. Great for fresh eating or making tomato preserves.

Carrots (August-November)

$20 / half bushel box- Pitchforks for digging & containers provided.

Start at the white tent next to the playground to purchase your container and receive directions to the proper location for picking!

Peaches & Nectarines (August-October)

4 Qt. BOX — $30.00 (holds approx. 9 – 10 lbs.)

You are welcome to mix available varieties!

Peaches and nectarines are on low hanging branches and can be reached easily by all.

Stone fruit trees are very delicate! To preserve them for future seasons climbing the peach and nectarine trees and hanging on the branches is NOT ALLOWED!

The fruit can be picked while still firm – they will ripen off the tree at room temperature. When ripe, they are pinkish orange & soft to the touch.

Grapes (September-October)

$1.5 Quart Container — $12.00 (holds approx. 1 lb. of berries)

Shears Required – Bring your own or use ours. Available with a $10 cash deposit. (Deposit is refunded at return of shears)

Start at the white tent next to the playground to purchase your container, get shears if you do not have your own, and receive directions to the proper location for picking!

Pumpkins (September-October)

Orange Carving Pumpkins $0.95/lb. (no tax)
Fancy Pumpkins $1.25/lb. (no tax)
Walk-in to the pumpkin patch daily from 9 AM – 6 PM

Public hayrides to pumpkin patch on weekends only.
Please pay for your pumpkins when you come back from the patch.

PUBLIC HAYRIDES on WEEKENDS ONLY
September 10 thru October 30
plus Monday & Tuesday, September 26 & 27 and
Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th

Every 10 – 15 minutes from 9 AM until 6 PM
$4.00 per person (ages 3+)
No reservations required

Note: Hayrides are conducted at the discretion of the farm manager, weather permitting.

We grow over 30 acres of pumpkins in all shapes & sizes. That’s about 100,000 pumpkins!

To make your pumpkin last longer, be careful to keep the stem intact when you pick it.

Come enjoy the New England fall days on the farm. We have Indian corn, corn stalks, hay bales, mums, funky gourds and fancy winter squash for all of your decorating needs. Take a weekend hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick out that perfect jack-o-lantern!