Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in Southeast NY? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in Southeast NY,
sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name
(see "What does Organic mean?").
The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for
a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this
page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined;
click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or
inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
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Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what
the typical prices are for each crop.
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!
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What's in season in March 2021, and other timely information:
Notes for March 2021: Crop growth is slowing down, except for
Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or
along the Gulf coast where citrus are ripe, and believe it or not, the blueberry
and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar
. This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage and other greens are thriving. And this is a good time to
get a canner and learn how to preserve foods for the winter,
like canning some applesauce, apple butter or
jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs!
How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a
real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of
easy
home canning, jam and jelly
making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access
recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.
A fun winter activity is to
make your own ice cream,
even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions,
feel free to write me!
Valentine's Day - February 14
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See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and
Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or
children in your life!
Easter will be April 4, 2021
- if you want to take your
children to a free Easter egg hunt -
see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!
Children's Consignment Sales
occur in both the Spring and Fall
See our companion website to find a local
community or church kid's consignment sale!
Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in Southeast NY U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2021, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Putnam County
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Outhouse Orchard - apples, pumpkins, hay rides, Christmas trees
130 Hardscrabble Road, Croton Falls, NY 10519. Phone: (914)
277-3188. They have pick your own apples and specialty jams and jellies. The
farm has been family run farm since 1890's. Directions: located 15 minutes
from the Holiday Inn in Mt. Kisco (North Salem).
click here for a map, more directions and GPS bearings.
(Apples Picking through Halloween, Pumpkins sale at end of Sept. Hayrides,
Pony Rides) Typical Ripening Schedule: September 1 - October 9: McIntosh,
Cortland, Rhode Island Greenings then October 9 - November 1: Rome, Baldwin,
Red Delicious. Variety selection throughout the season is highly dependent
on weather and the amount of apple pickers visiting us. Walk up to the barn
and grab yourself a half bushel, pick your own bag and take a tour of our
orchard as you find the best apples to fill your bag with. Come early or
come late there will always be apples, pears and peaches to pick through the
months of September and October even if you have to barrow a pole picker for
hard to reach apples, pears and peaches. Pre pay $25.00 for your apple bag
and the orchard and it's glorious views are yours for the day. If you came
for pumpkins then you came to the right place. There is a wide selection of
pumpkins, gourds and Halloween decorations that will get you in the fall
spirit as soon as you lay eyes on our pumpkin patch (all pumpkins are vine
free). Pick your favorite pumpkin and the friendly staff will weigh for you
at the check out tent. (UPDATED: July 16, 2019, JBS)
Rockland County
- Dr. Davies Farm -
PYO apples, pumpkins, school tours
Routes 304, Congers, NY 10920. Phone: 914-268-7020. Email:
[email protected].. Open: every day
in the Fall from 10 am to 4 pm; (Weather permitting). Directions: from New York City: Cross George
Washington Bridge, take the Palisades Parkway and get off at Exit 5N
(303 N) Stay on Route 303 for 10 miles & Merge with Route 9W and
stay North. Turn left onto Route 304. Farm stand is one quarter mile
on the left. Also a farm stand with a variety of fresh produce and a
picnic area. Apple Picking,
Food, School Trips, Private Parties, Activites, and a Food Market.
We have over 4,000 trees and 15 different varieties of apples on 55
acres. Picking poles are available to rent for those nice apples
that are just to high to grab with your hand. Guests with
disabilities, please call ahead for accessibility accommodations and
information. We offer two options for apple picking:
Option 1:
1/2 bushel bag (25lbs) good for entry for up to 5 people
Option
2: 1/2 peck bag (7lbs) one bag per person required.(UPDATED: July
16, 2019, JBS)
- Duryea Farms - tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, apples,
pumpkins
101 Ackertown Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10952. Phone: 845-356-1988.
Special area for children's birthday parties (which include pony
rides - parties only).
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The Orchards of Concklin - Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the
field, corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
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Farmer's market, Bakery,
2 South Mountain Road, Pomona, NY 10970. Phone:
845-354-0369. Email:
[email protected]. Directions: Family owned since 1712. Home of
the famous Apple Cider Donuts. Farm store, fresh pressed cider. Our
own & locally grown produce, on the premises bakery, pies, cookies &
cakes from century old recipes. Gourmet &
organic foods, cheeses, teas & coffees. Farmers markets
in tri-state area. Mail Orders welcome. Fall events: Pick Your Own
Apples & pumpkins, pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted house, soft
bounce, soft slide. School tours & birthday parties by appointment.
Directions: From New York City: George Washington bridge to the
palisades interstate parkway north, approximately 30 minutes to exit
12, turn left at stop sign turn right at lights (route 45 north) we
are 1/2 a mile on the right. See the website for directions from
other starting points.
Click here for picking updates. Directions: for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September, October.
Open: Farm Store open daily 8am to 6 pm Closed January and February
Please call ahead or check our website for dates and events
information Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Pick your own produce, visit our farm stand, and taste our fresh
pressed apple cider. Our bakery will tease your taste buds with
delicious pies, cookies, and pasteries.
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Westchester County
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Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard - apples, Turkeys (organic,
not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on
the premises), gift shop
130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY
10560. Phone: 914-485-1210. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday from 9am to
5pm, early September through October only.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking
updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions: Located just off
i684 - take exit 8 and turn right off the ramp. We are a 1/4 mile
ahead on the left.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. PLEASE CHECK OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE
FOR THE MOST UPDATED INFORMATION.
Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED:
July 07, 2016)
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center -
No pesticides are used
beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, flowers, herbs or spices, onions,
peas, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from
hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own
food), farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your
location (call for info)
1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights,
NY 10598. Phone: 914 962 2368. Email:
[email protected].
Open: weather permitting: Fridays 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am
to 3 pm. U-Pick may be closed due to inclement weather. .
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking
updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on
the crops. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. U-Pick opens
for the season on at the end of June. Available to harvest:
radishes, turnips, arugula, cilantro, dill, mint, and sage. Enjoy
the harvest season by picking your own seasonal vegetables, herbs,
and flowers from the fields. Get your hands dirty, talk to our
farmers, and have fun! U-Pick may be closed due to inclement
weather. Please call ahead if the weather looks questionable. Please
bring your own bag. (UPDATED: July 16, 2019, JBS)
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Stuarts Fruit Farm - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives
on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday
parties, school tours
62 Granite Springs Rd, Granite Springs, NY
10527. Phone: 914-245-2784 . Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday - Sunday 9 am to 6 pm.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions.
apple picking End of August - Halloween pumpkin picking September -
October Christmas trees day after thanksgiving- Christmas eve.
Weekend hayrides. Bakery opens September. School tours, Private and
Corporate Events. Payment: Cash, Check.
Stuart's Fruit Farm is a family-operated farm since 1828 located in
Westchester County, New York. It is about an hour away from New York
City. The farm began as cattle farm and evolved to an agricultural
farm. Depending on your seasonal needs; visit us in the spring to
buy a varied selection of flowers and vegetable plants, the autumn
for apple picking, peach picking and visiting the pumpkin patch, and
in the winter for Christmas trees. Apple varieties: September Apples
are Macintosh, Jonamac, Cortland, Macoun, Gala. Our October Apples
are Empire, Northern Spy, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold,
Winesap, Fuji, Ida Red, Mutsu (Crispin), Cameo, Sun Crisps,
Nitany's, Braeburn. (UPDATED: July 16, 2019, JBS)
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Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm - apples, nectarines, pears,
peaches, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the
premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Phone:
914-245-5111. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
from 10 am to 4:30 pm; The market is open all week 10 am to 5 pm.
Directions: Taconic State Parkway to Route 202, Yorktown exit. Go to
the end of the ramp and turn west onto Route 202 (left if
approaching from the south; right if approaching from the north). Go
to the light at the Mobil Gas Station ( less than 100yd) and turn
left onto Mohansic Avenue Go to the end of that road and turn right
onto White Hill Road. We are at the top of the hill on the left hand
side.
Click here for a map and directions. The farm is open from late
August to December starting with peaches and nectarines followed by
apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees; In addition to pick-your-own
apples we have a farm market with our own cider, honey, preserves,
syrup, a gift shop and a bake shop with fresh baked pies,
apple-cider doughnuts, cookies, brownies, muffins and more! Follow
us on twitter and facebook for weekly updates on the harvest!.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We also have cut
your own Christmas trees starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Click here for our Facebook page.
We sell a wide variety of Apples and Pumpkins and Peaches; all of which you can pick yourself. In addition to these
"Pick-Your-Own" items, Wilkens Farm has several acres of Choose-n-Cut
Christmas Trees. Also, while you're here you might want to check
out our three farm
markets where we sell everything from our own
pressed apple cider to freshly baked pies, famous apple cider donuts
and gift items. Our harvest season starts in August with Peaches and
beginning of September with Apples. Pick-your-own Pumpkins start in
October, and Choose-n-Cut Christmas Trees just after Thanksgiving.
Please check out our 2017 Harvest
Calendarand contact
us for exact dates.(UPDATED: July 16, 2019, JBS)
The Presto Pressure
canners are out
of stock, but Tfal's
are available!