If you eat only organic or at least try to, then the pick your own farms in NJ you go to should be organic too. That’s why we compiled a list of the best pick your own organic farms in NJ to ensure you’re getting the freshest fruits and veggies that grow organically or with a natural growing process. Scroll down to find one near you, and since weather plays a big part, check the farm’s website to see what’s growing and available (you can also check the Find Jersey Fresh calendar at the bottom). Want more fresh veggies and fruits? Take a look at our favorite farmers markets in New Jersey. (featured photo credit: istock)
7 pick your own organic farms in NJ
Atlantic County
Walking Bird Farm, previously known as B&B Farms Natural Growing Process
Blueberries, mid-June-July
Strawberries, late May-June
S Mannheim Ave, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
(609) 678-4129
DiMeo’s U-Pick Blueberry Farms & Berry Plants Nursery Organic Growing Process
You can pick your own blueberries, which will be available all summer, from June to July and until late August.
3101 Nesco Rd. Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-5905
Burlington County
Chesterfield Organic Orchards
Strawberries, persimmons, pawpaws, and figs.
258 Ellisdale Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
(609) 847-9066
Mercer County
Chickadee Creek Farm Organic
Various fruits and vegetables starting in June.
80 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 462-3854
Morris County
Alstede Farms A portion of the farm is Certified Organic
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, peas, beans, and more.
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-7189
Ocean County
Emery’s Farm Certified Organic
U-pick blueberries should be available around mid-June at this pick-your-own organic farm in NJ.
346 Long Swamp Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533
(609) 758-8514
Silverton Farms Organic
This farm has plenty of pick your own strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and flowers.
1520 Silverton Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-2621
Here’s this season’s schedule for pick your own organic farms in NJ
| Fruits & Berries | Early | Most Active | Late |
| Strawberries | May 15 | June 1 – June 10 | June 15 |
| Cherries | June 5 | June 5 – June 25 | June 30 |
| Blueberries | June 15 | July 5 – August 10 | August 15 |
| Plums | July 1 | July 15 – August 15 | September 30 |
| Red Raspberries – Traditional | July 1 | July 5 – July 21 | August 1 |
| Peaches, Nectarines | July 15 | July 20 – September 1 | October 10 |
| Apples | August 15 | September 1 – November 25 | December 31 |
| Blackberries | July 5 | July 15 – July 30 | August 15 |
| Pears | August 1 | August 10. – August 31 | September 5 |
| Raspberries – Fall Bearing | August 15 | September 1 – September 20 | October 15 |
| Grapes | August 25 | September 10 – September 20 | September 30 |
| Cranberries | October 5 | October 5 – November 15 | December 31 |
| Vegetables | Early | Most Active | Late |
| Spinach | April 15 | May 5 – June 25 | November 15 |
| Asparagus | April 20 | May 1 – May 30 | June 15 |
| Lettuce – Late Spring | May 20 | May 20 – July 15 | October 15 |
| Collards | May 20 | August 20 – October 31 | November 30 |
| Broccoli | June 1 | June 10 – July 1 | July 1 |
| Peas | June 5 | June 15 – June 25 | July 5 |
| Beets | May 15 | July 1 – October 31 | November 30 |
| Cabbage | May 25 | June 10 – October 31 | November 30 |
| Snap Beans | June 15 | June 20 – July 20 | October 31 |
| Squash | June 15 | June 25 – September 1 | October 15 |
| Onions | June 20 | June 25 – July 31 | October 31 |
| Cucumbers | June 25 | July 5 – August 15 | September 30 |
| Sweet Corn | June 25 | July 5 – August 31 | September 5 |
| Peppers | June 25 | July 15 – October 31 | October 31 |
| Tomatoes** | June 20 | July 10 – September 15 | October 5 |
| Eggplant** | July 10 | July 20 – September 30 | October 15 |
| Lima Beans | June 15 | July 15 – August 31 | October 31 |
| Potatoes | July 1 | July 20 – September 30 | December 15 |
| Okra** | July 15 | August 15 – September 15 | October 15 |
| Lettuce – Early Fall | September 1 | September 15. – October 15 | October 15 |
| Cauliflower | October 5 | October 5 – November 20 | November 30 |
| Pumpkins | September 15 | October 1 – October 10 | October 10 |
| Other | Early | Most Active | Late |
| Everlastings, Flowers, Herbs | |||
| July 1 | July 15 – September 15 | October 1 | |
| ** Late date is October 15, or killing frost | |||
What are your favorite pick-your-own organic farms in NJ?
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