After a season of being inside, heading to one of New Jersey’s pick your own farms is a welcome way to get nutrient-rich food and have a fun outing with the fam. And with social distancing rules in place, pick your own farms are making sure to take extra precautions to keep the produce and picking process safe. We’ve also got a great round-up of just organic U-pick farms in New Jersey. Read on for the best pick your own farms in NJ along with a calendar of New Jersey’s growing season so you can plan ahead to load up on your family’s favorites.
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Here are the best pick your own farms in New Jersey:
Atlantic County
B&B Farms Natural Growing Process
July – November, Monday-Saturday, 8 AM-4 PM
Blueberries, June – August
Strawberries, hot Pepper, sweet potato, spinach, okra, July – October
250 S Mannheim Ave, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5558
Dimeo’s U-Pick Blueberry Farms & Berry Plants Garden Center Natural Growing Process
Open for picking by appointment only, Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 1 PM – 6 PM
Blueberries available in June through August
3101 Nesco Rd. Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-5905
Lindsay’s Blueberry Farm Natural Growing Process
Thursday – Sunday, 8 AM-5 PM
Blueberries available starting July 9
436 Pleasant Mills Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-2474
Bergen County
Demarest Farms
Open every day, 9 AM – 5 PM
Peaches, apples, and pumpkins.
244 Wiermus Road
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201.666.0472
Burlington County
Johnsons Corner Farm
Open every day, 8 AM – 7 PM
Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, snap peas, sweet corn, string beans, sunflowers, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and more.
133 Church Road
Medford, NJ 08055
609.654.8643
Taylor’s Riverside Homestead Farm Organic – Not open for 2020
Monday – Sunday, 9 AM-6 PM
Blackberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, blackberries, pears, watermelons, pumpkins
5 Taylors Lane Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
(856) 829-4992
Cape May County
Allen Family Farm Natural Growing Process
Monday – Sunday, 6 AM-8 PM
Blueberries available throughout July
26 Tarkiln Road, Belleplain, NJ 08270
(609) 861-3778
allenfarm7@verizon.net
Beach Plum Farm
Open every day, 8 AM – 5 PM
Strawberries, pumpkins, flowers, and more.
140 Stevens Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
833.327.6268
Mercer County
Cooperative 518 Community Farm Natural Growing Process – Not open for 2020
Thursday & Friday 10 AM-6 PM, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM-4 PM
Vegetables and herbs
15 County Road 518 Princeton, NJ 08540
(732) 606-2375
Terhune Orchards
Open every day 9 AM – 5 PM
Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, vegetables, flowers, and more.
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ
609.924.2310
Monmouth County
Earth Friendly Organic Farm Organic – Not open for 2020
Sunday – Monday 9 AM-5 PM
Blueberries, thornless blackberries
7 Olde Noah Hunt Rd, Clarksburg, NJ 08510
(609) 259-9744
Happy Day Farms
Wednesday through Sunday 8 AM – 3 PM
Blueberries, raspberries, lavender, sunflowers, apples, pumpkins, and corn.
106 Iron Ore Road
Manalapan, New Jersey 07726
732-977-3607
Regina’s Certified Organic Vegetable Farm – Not open for 2020
Herbs, vegetables, and produce
692 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 522-1777
Morris County
Alstead Farms
Open every day, 9 AM – 7 PM
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, peas, beans, and more.
1 Alstede Farms Lane
Chester, NJ 07930
908.258.6235
Ort Farms
Weekday 10 AM – 4 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Strawberries, pumpkins, corn, flowers, and more.
25 Bartley Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908.876.3351
Ocean County
Emery’s Farm Certified Organic
Sunday – Monday 9 AM-6 PM
Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, honey from hives on the farm
346 Long Swamp Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533
(609) 758-8514
Silverton Farms Organic
Tuesday – Saturday, 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 9 AM-4 PM
Open May through October, Weekends only in November
Strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and flowers
1520 Silverton Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-2621
Somerset County
Snyder’s Farm
Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM
Strawberries, blueberries, berries, and pumpkins.
586 South Middlebush Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
732.297.1835
Sussex County
Andersen Farms
Open 9 AM – 6 PM
Strawberries and pumpkins.
Lafayette Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
973.383.8335
Heaven Hill Farm
Open every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Pumpkins and more.
451 State Route 94
Vernon, NJ 07462
973.764.5144
The best time to go to a pick your own farm in New Jersey
To help you find the best growing seasons and availability of fruits and veggies in New Jersey we’ve included the picking calendar below found on Find Jersey Fresh. Keep in mind, for the most accurate information on the harvest, hours of operation, and daily picking availability, please call the New Jersey farm on the morning of your visit.
Fruits & Berries | Early | Most Active | Late |
Strawberries | May 20 | June 1 – June 10 | June 25 |
Cherries | June 10 | June 10 – June 25 | June 25 |
Blueberries | June 20 | July 5 – Aug. 10 | Aug. 15 |
Plums | July 1 | July 15 – Aug. 15 | Sept. 1 |
Red Raspberries – Traditional | July 1 | July 5 – July 21 | Aug. 1 |
Peaches, Nectarines | July 5 | July 20 – Sept. 1 | Sept. 15 |
Apples | July 15 | Sept. 1 – Oct. 25 | Oct. 31 |
Blackberries | July 10 | July 15 – July 30 | Aug. 10 |
Pears | Aug. 1 | Aug 10. – Aug 31 | Sept. 10 |
Raspberries – Fall Bearing | Aug. 15 | Sept. 1 – Sept 20 | Oct. 15 |
Grapes | Aug. 25 | Sept. 10 – Sept. 20 | Sept. 30 |
Cranberries | Sept. 20 | Oct. 1 – Nov. 1 | Nov. 10 |
Vegetables | Early | Most Active | Late |
Spinach | April 15 | May 5 – June 25 | June 30 |
Asparagus | Apr. 23 | May 1 – May 30 | June 25 |
Lettuce – Late Spring | May 15 | May 20 – July 15 | Aug. 31 |
Collards | May 15 | Aug. 20 – Oct. 31 | Nov. 20 |
Broccoli | May 20 | June 10 – Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 |
Peas | May 20 | June 15 – June 25 | July 5 |
Beets | June 1 | July 1 – Oct. 31 | Nov. 30 |
Cabbage | June 1 | June 10 – Oct. 31 | Nov. 15 |
Snap Beans | June 10 | June 20 – July 20 | Aug. 31 |
Squash | June 15 | June 25 – Sept. 1 | Sept. 30 |
Onions | June 25 | June 25 – July 31 | Sept. 30 |
Cucumbers | June 25 | July 5 – Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 |
Sweet Corn | July 1 | July 5 – Aug. 31 | Sept. 25 |
Peppers | July 5 | July 15 – Oct. 31 | Nov. 5 |
Tomatoes** | July 5 | July 10 – Sept. 15 | Oct. 15 |
Eggplant** | July 10 | July 20 – Sept. 30 | Oct. 15 |
Lima Beans | July 10 | July 15 – Aug. 31 | Oct. 31 |
Potatoes | July 10 | July 20 – Sept. 30 | Oct. 15 |
Okra** | July 15 | Aug. 15 – Sept. 15 | Oct. 15 |
Lettuce – Early Fall | Sept. 1 | Sept 15. – Nov. 15 | Nov. 30 |
Cauliflower | Sept. 1 | Oct. 5 – Nov. 20 | Dec. 5 |
Pumpkins | Sept. 15 | Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 | Oct. 31 |
Other | Early | Most Active | Late |
Everlastings, Flowers, Herbs
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July 1 | July 15 – Sept. 15 | Oct. 1 | |
** Late date is Oct. 15 or killing frost |
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How do you define “Natural Growing Process?” Seems a little vague.
keep me informed of events etc thank you!