Strawberry Picking on Central New Jersey Farms Offers Visitors Jersey Fresh Fun

Nothing signals the start of summer in the Garden State quite like the appearance of sweet, juicy strawberries on our central New Jersey farms. Strawberry picking on one of the many pick-your-own farms in Central New Jersey is an awesome way to enjoy a fun day outdoors with family and friends while picking up some locally-grown Jersey Fresh produce. Live in the city? There are a number of pick your own strawberry farms near New York City (some within an hour’s drive) in the surrounding Central Jersey and North Jersey suburbs. Here’s a guide to pick your own strawberry farms in central New Jersey …

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Things to know about strawberry picking season in New Jersey:

• The start of the season can vary depending on geographic area (strawberry picking season usually starts earlier in South Jersey than in North Jersey), varieties of berries, and local weather conditions and can range anywhere from mid-May to mid-June. Check the farm website and/or call to confirm that pick-your-own strawberries are available.
• Weather conditions can affect farm hours. Again, call the farm to confirm that the pick-your-own strawberry fields are open.
• It can get hot out in the strawberry fields and there is no shade. Bring water and wear sunscreen! A wide-brimmed hat is not a bad idea either.

Where to Find Pick Your Own
Strawberry Farms in Central New Jersey

Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms in Burlington County (Northern)

Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm
310 Extonville Road
Chesterfield NJ
(609) 259-3684
www.russosorchard.com

Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm offers pick-your-own strawberries beginning in late May – early June (visit the farm website or call for exact start date and picking hours).

Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms in Hunterdon County

Bonacorsi Family Farm
1137 Croton Road
Flemington NJ
(609) 638-0048
www.bonacorsifamilyfarm.com

Bonacorsi Family Farm offers pick-your-own strawberries beginning in late May – early June (visit the farm website or call for exact start date and picking hours). Strawberry picking is open daily from 9am-6pm.

Melick’s Town Farm
Oldwick Farm Market
170 Oldwick Road
Oldwick NJ
(908) 439-3888
www.melickstownfarm.org

Pick-your-own strawberries are available at Melick’s Oldwick Farm Market location (call to verify availability). Strawberry picking hours are from 9am to 6pm daily at this central New Jersey farm.




Peterson Farm
438 Quakertown Road
Flemington NJ
(908) 782-0707
www.petersonfarm.net

Pick-your-own strawberries will be available at the Peterson Farm on or around the beginning of June (call to verify opening date). The central New Jersey farm will be open daily for strawberry picking from 8am to 7pm daily.

Phillips Farms
290 Church Road
Milford NJ
(908) 995-0022
www.phillipsfarms.com

Phillips Farms will offer pick-your-own strawberries beginning in late May (call to verify availability) Strawberry picking hours are from 8am-6pm, Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays) at this central New Jersey farm. Pick-your-own visitors should stop at the farm stand prior to picking to get containers for picking and directions to the various picking fields.

Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms in Mercer County

Lee Turkey Farm
201 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor NJ
(609) 448-0629
www.leeturkeyfarm.com

Lee Turkey Farm is more than just turkeys! The Lees offer pick-your-own strawberries beginning in early June (call the farm or visit their website to verify the start of strawberry picking season and hours).

Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton NJ
(609) 924-2310
www.terhuneorchards.com

Strawberry picking is available at Terhune Orchards (call the farm or visit their website to verify the start of strawberry picking season and hours). Picking begins at 9am and continues until they are picked out for the day (picking fields change each day based on where the ripest berries are available). Other fun things to do at Terhune Orchards include visiting the barnyard animals, walking the farm nature trail, pedal tractors for children, a “Read and Pick” program for young children, a children’s “Diggers and Planters” program, seasonal farm festivals, wine tasting, cooking and gardening classes and demonstrations, and more.

Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms in Middlesex County

Giamarese Farm
155 Fresh Pond Road
East Brunswick NJ
(732) 821-9494
www.giamaresefarm.com

Pick-your-own strawberries are available at Giamarese Farm (call to verify availability). Strawberry picking is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) from 10am to 6pm at this central New Jersey farm. Pick-your-own visitors should stop at the farm market prior to heading out to the fields.

Von Thun’s Country Farm Market
519 Ridge Road (Rt. 522)
Monmouth Junction NJ
(732) 329-8656
www.vonthunfarms.com

Pick-your-own strawberries will be available at Von Thun’s Country Farm Market (call to confirm availability). The central New Jersey farm market is open on weekdays from 10am to 6:30 pm and weekends from 9am to 6pm. Other fun things to do at Von Thun’s Country Farm Market include seasonal farm festivals (including their annual Strawberry Festival) and visiting with the friendly farm animals.

Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms in Monmouth County

Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Road
Freehold NJ
(732) 462-0756
www.battlevieworchards.com

Battleview Orchards will have pick-your-own strawberries available beginning in late May. Call the farm or visit the website to verify availability and picking hours as it may be necessary to close the fields periodically to allow the strawberries to ripen early in the season. The strawberry picking patch opens at 9am.

Wemrock Orchards
300 Route 33 West
Freehold NJ
(732) 431- 2668
www.wemrockorchard.com

Pick-your-own strawberries are available at Wemrock Orchards beginning in late May. Call to confirm availability and for picking hours. This central New Jersey farm also offers pick-your-own blackberries (summer) and pumpkins (fall).

Westhaven Farm
725 Route 524
Allentown NJ
(609) 259-2186
www.westhavenfarminc.com




Pick-your-own strawberries are expected to be available at Westhaven Farm in early June. Call the farm or visit the website to verify availability and strawberry picking hours.

Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms in Ocean County

Hallock’s U-Pick Farm
38 Fischer Road
New Egypt NJ
(609) 758-8847
www.hallocksupick.com

Strawberry picking is available at Hallock’s U-Pick Farm. The central New Jersey farm is open weekdays from 7am to 7pm and weekends from 7am to 5pm.

Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms in Somerset County

Sunhaven Farms
1018 Orchard Drive
Hillsborough NJ
(908) 369-6504
www.facebook.com/pages/Sunhaven-Farms

Pick-your-own strawberries are  available at Sunhaven Farms around the beginning of June. Visit Sunhaven Farms on Facebook or call to verify availability and for strawberry picking hours.




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