It might seems ages since we enjoyed the cherry blossom back in March through April, but it was just a couple of months ago. This is just enough time for cherries to fully developed and for us to enjoy these sugar sweet red pearls.
Here are some places for cherry picking you should definitely consider on your list:
Och’s Orchard, NY
If you are looking for a place you can pick your own cherries and enjoy a magnificent view, Och’s Orchard offers both. Located in Warwick, NY, Och’s Orchard main purpose is providing the freshest homegrown fruits and vegetables. In case you want your fruits and vegetables even fresher, you can pick them on your own through the season.
Location: 4 Ochs Ln, Warwick NY 10990.
Best time for cherries: Late-June, Mid-July.
Website: https://ochsorchard.com
Lawrence Farm Orchard, Newburgh, NY
This English origin family farm has a history for 130 years, so you can be assure they have an idea about growing brilliant fruits and vegetables. Located just 75 minutes away from midtown Manhattan along the Hudson Valley, Lawrence Farm are well known for the diversity of the crops they grow, their scenic location, “show chickens”, playful goats, and the friendly family atmosphere. They’ve been doing “pick your own” experience for over 30 years.
Location: 340 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh, NY, 12550.
Best time to visit: Late-June, Mid-July.
Website: http://lawrencefarmsorchards.org/
Battleview Orchards, NJ
Declaring to be the oldest Pick Your Own orchard in New Jersey, Battleview Orchards is a family-owned and operated farm. The farm is located in Freehold, New Jersey, and it harvests locally grown fruits. Battleview Orchards invites the public to “Pick Your Own” New Jersey Strawberries, Sour Cherries, New Jersey Peaches, Nectarines, New Jersey Apples, and Pumpkins. Battleview Orchards is the oldest Pick Your Own orchard in New Jersey.
Location: 91 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ ,07728.
Best time to visit: Mid through Late June.
Website: https://www.battlevieworchards.com/
Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook, NY
Located in Red Hook, NY, Rose Hill Farm is a historic family-owned Pick Your Own fruit orchard established in 1798. They grow cherries, blueberries, plums, apricots, nectarines, peaches, and apples on ~114 acres of picturesque farmland. They embrace holistic growing practices that focus on plant and soil health. This place is worth a visit with special events and pop-up food events.
Location: 19 Rose Hill, Red Hook, NY, 12571.
Best time to visit: Mid through Late June.
Website: http://www.pickrosehillfarm.com/
March Farm, Bethlehem, CT
March Farm is a fourth-generation family farm destination offering seasonal Pick Your Own berries & fruit along with family-friendly activities. The Farm Store & Bakery is stocked with regional food specialties and fresh baked goods. In addition, this place is packed with special events and concerts.
Location: 160 Munger Ln, Bethlehem, CT, 06751.
Best time to visit: Mid June into early July.
Website: https://marchfarm.com/
Wickham’s Fruit Farm, Long Island, NY
Wickham’s fruit is grown on some of the oldest continually cultivated land in the country, much of the farm dating from 1661. Wickham’s Fruit Farm is a historic, bicentennial farm, beautiful to behold against the sparkling waters of Peconic Bay. It is one of the largest farms on the North Fork, with approximately 300 acres. The emphasis is on the highest quality fruit. For Pick Your Own, families may pick their own strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, and occasionally other crops such as pumpkins.
Location: 28700 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY, 11935.
Best time to visit: June.
Website: http://wickhamsfruitfarm.com/
- Text and information are from official website of each entree.
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