2024 Fingerlakes Region of New York State Tomato U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Tomato U-Pick Orchards in Fingerlakes Region of New York State in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for tomatoes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have tomatoes orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Genesee County

• Fenton's Produce - blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, U-pick and already picked
  3323 Pratt Road, Batavia, NY 14020. Phone: 585-343-9491. Email: FentonFarm@aol.com. Open: U Pick is usually starts mid July - . Directions: The blueberry farm is located at 998 Main Road - Corfu - just off the Thruway - Exit 48A. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Fax: 585-345-1591. . For more information on picking conditions and hours call . We sell a wide variety of produce.

Monroe County

• Partyka Farms - Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes.
  1420 County Line Road, Kendall, NY 14476. Phone: 585-659-9131. Email: info1@partykafarms.com. Open: . Click here for a map and directions. 9 am to 9 pm April 15 through Oct 31st info1@partykafarmscom They have restrooms, picnic tables, grill, ice cream, do some organics, have beautiful flowers, take credit cards, have a petting zoo and a great playground for kids -- free Plus the Orleans County Country Barn Quilt Trail starts at their place, they offer free maps to it, and have an annual Quilt Festival Mother's Day week
  Comments from a visitor on September 02, 2009: "I love their place, it is awesome Very high quality, friendly people too and great service plus wonderful products"
• Robb Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blackberries, blueberries, corn (sweet), peaches, raspberries (black), saskatoons, tomatoes, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises
  800 Gallup Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: (585) 352-0814. Email: Robbfarm@aol.com. Open: 9 am to 6 daily. Directions: Located in Spencerport on Gallup Road. Gallup Road is located between Washington Street and Sweden Walker Road off of Route 31 or Ridge Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Robb Farms Facebook page. . We use integrated pest management practices. (UPDATED: June 28, 2020)

Ontario County

• Dadson's Farm Market - apples, tomatoes other vegetables
  361 Route 318, Phelps, NY 14532. Phone: 315-539-3643. Email: dadson@flare.net. Click here for a map and directions. . .
• Grandpa's Farm - U-pick tomatoes picked peppers, winter squash They have a nice little farm stand too
  4076 Rd 245, Rushville, NY 14544. Phone: 585-554-3958. Open: August through the first hard frost. Click here for a map and directions. . cash only, usually open They keep their hours on the answering machine. The tomato vines are staked (keeps the fruit off the ground) which makes picking much easier. Also called Grandpa's Place.

Wayne County

• Circle B Farms - Uses natural growing practices, apples, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals
  4256 Route 14, Lyons, NY 14489. Phone: 315-946-1262. Email: cnb1954@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Thursday 9am to dark Friday to Sunday 8am to dark April to December. Directions: From Rochester, take Route 104, east to State Route 14. Turn right on to Route 14 and drive 3 and 310 miles south to farm on left. From NYS Thruway, take exit 42 \(GenevaLyons\) and turn left on to State Route 14. Travel through the village of Lyons and approximately 7 miles from village the farm is on right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. . . From Rochester, take Route 104, east to State Route 14. Turn right on to Route 14 and drive 3 and 3/10 miles south to farm on left. From NYS Thruway, take exit 42 (Geneva/Lyons) and turn left on to State Route 14. Travel through the village of Lyons and approximately 7 miles from village the farm is on right. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.

Yates County

• Tomion's Farm Market - tomatoes, pepper, strawberries, raspberries, cabbage
  200 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Phone: 585-526-5400. Click here for a map and directions. .

 

Tomato Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Pick tomatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Cracking is common in very hot weather, especially after a rain, and if you intend to use the tomatoes within 1 day, that will be ok.

During hot summer weather, pick the tomatoes when they have a healthy pink/red (or yellow or orange depending on the variety) color and let them finish the last day or two of ripening indoors. Tomatoes do not need to be in the sunlight in order to ripen. If you have green fruit on the plants in the fall when frost is approaching, pick the tomatoes and store them in a cool, dark place to ripen.

Tomato Varieties

In general paste or Roma-type tomatoes are the best to using for canning, as they have thicker, meatier walls and far less water. And cherry tomatoes are the worst to use, as they are mostly water.  But you can use any type you can get hold of.  You may just have to cook them down longer to boil off excess water.  See our Master list of tomato varieties

Growing tomatoes

• Master list of tomato varieties
• Master List of Heirloom Tomato Varieties
• How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Yard or Patio - Everything you need to know
• Detailed directions to starting tomatoes from seed
• Master List of Roma and Paste Tomato Varieties for the Home Garden
• Master list of disease-resistant tomato varieties
• Tomato plant diseases

Canning, Freezing, Drying, Preserving Tomatoes and more!

Below are links to pages with easy and reliable directions about how to can, preserve, freeze and make other goodies from tomatoes.  Some of these require a Pressure Canner to prevent potential spoilage and food poisoning, due to the low acid content of the food.  For others, you can use a water bath canner OR a Pressure Canner.  I've noted what's required for each, below, following each entry, with
W for water bath,
P for Pressure canner, and
W, P for either may be used!

And don't miss: Answers to common tomato canning problems and see this page about what to do with your unripe green tomatoes!

Prepping tomatoes

• How to quickly and easily remove tomato skins

Canning tomatoes (in water bath canners )

• How to can tomatoes using a water bath canner - W
• Diced, chopped or crushed tomatoes - W
• Bruschetta - W
• Tomato sauce - W
• Tomato paste - W
• Barbecue sauce (BBQ sauce) - W
• Chili sauce from your own tomatoes and peppers - W
• Diced, chopped or crushed tomatoes - W
• Tomato Preserves- W
• Tomato salsa - W
• Spaghetti sauce - without meat - W, P
• Spiced Green tomatoes- W
• Pickled Green Tomatoes - W - another pickled green tomato recipe, this one sweet
• Ketchup.. or if you prefer... How to make catsup - W, P
• NEW! SUPER-EASY homemade ketchup recipe - W
• Salsa from your unripe, GREEN tomatoes! - W
• Tomatillo salsa - W
• How to make roasted tomatoes, boiling water bath canner version - W

Canning Tomatoes in Pressure canners

• Canned tomatoes using a Pressure Canner - P
• Baked  Beans With Tomato or Molasses Sauce - P
• Canning your own chili con carne (with meat) - P
• How to make roasted tomatoes, pressure canner version - P
• Spaghetti sauce - with meat  - P
• Stewed tomatoes - P
• Tomato soup or tomato-basil soup - P
• Tomato sauce - P
• Tomato juice - P
• Tomato juice, like V8 - P

Freezing Tomatoes

• How to freeze tomatoes from you garden or the farm; for that fresh taste this winter!
• Space-saving prepping and freezing extra tomatoes from your garden to can later

Drying tomatoes

• NEW! How to make Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Food drying basics and principles
• How to dry your own herbs
• Food Dehydrators - models, specs and pricing information

Ripening green tomatoes in your garage or basement

If you want to bring your green tomatoes indoors before a freeze in the Fall, and ripen them, see:

• How to ripen your green garden tomatoes indoors in the Fall and Winter.

And if you'd like to start you own tomatoes from seed (you can save a small fortune and grow the heirloom varieties you like) see this page for easy directions for growing your own tomato plants from seed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Canning, Freezing and Preserving Tomatoes

• See this page for answers to many common questions about tomatoes.

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers