Organic Farms In NJ: The Best Places For Picking Your Own Produce

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If you eat only organic or at least try to, then the pick your own organic 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 see where to go, and since weather plays a big part, you should check with the farm before you plan to go to find out what crops are available. And to make it easier to know when fruit and veggies grow in NJ, scroll to the bottom for a calendar via Find Jersey Fresh. Want more fresh veggies and fruits? Take a look at our favorite farmers markets in New Jersey. (featured photo credit: istock)

Here are New Jersey’s best 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
Raspberries, mid-Fall
250 S Mannheim Ave, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
(609) 678-4129

DiMeo’s U-Pick Blueberry Farms & Berry Plants Nursery Organic Growing Process
Pick your own blueberries will be available all summer during June, July, and until late August.
3101 Nesco Rd. Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-5905

Burlington County

Chesterfield Organic Orchards
Strawberries, asparagus, and chestnuts.
258 Ellisdale Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
(609) 847-9066

Taylor’s Riverside Homestead Farm Organic 
Open July 2023
Blackberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, blackberries, pears, watermelons, pumpkins, and more.
5 Taylors Lane Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
(856) 829-4992

Mercer County

Chickadee Creek Farm
Various fruits and vegetables starting in June.
80 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 847-9066

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
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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