Strawberry Picking in 2024 -NJ farm girl select
The awaited season has finally arrived—it's strawberry picking time! There's nothing quite like eating strawberries fresh from the farm, especially in New Jersey, which boasts numerous excellent strawberry picking spots. To avoid the heat, it's best to go early in the morning when it's still cool, allowing you to enjoy the freshest strawberries. During strawberry picking, there's often little shade and it can get quite hot, so be sure to wear sun protection and stay hydrated. If you find a spot that interests you, definitely give it a visit.
North Jersey
Donaldson Farms
Address: 358 Allen Rd, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone: 9088529122
Entry Fees : Free
Strawberry picking typically begins in late May or early June and continues while supplies last. The strawberries are priced by the pound, and various container options are available for purchase, such as quart containers for 50 cents each and flat containers for $2.00 each. It's advisable to check their website or call ahead for the most current picking conditions and prices. They suggest bringing your own containers for picking, though they do offer containers for purchase. No picnics or outside food are allowed, and eating or sampling in the berry fields is prohibited. Pets are not allowed at the farm.
Ort Farms
Address: 25 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Phone: 9088763351
Entry Fee: $7~
Ort Farms in Long Valley, NJ, offers a delightful strawberry picking experience each year from late May to mid-June. You need to purchase at least one Ort Farms box or basket per group for picking, but the prices of the strawberries themselves vary by weight. Beyond strawberry picking, Ort Farms offers various activities throughout the year, including Farm Animals, kids play area and picnic area, pony rides, and food vendors on weekends. The farm also hosts special events like craft fairs and festivals.
Alstede Farms
Address: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: 9088797189
Entry Fee: Pre-Season 2024 Strawberry PYO Ticket - with Quart $13.99
Strawberry picking at Alstede Farms runs from late May to June, and it requires the purchase of an admission ticket, which includes a hayride. Prices are based on the container size, which you must buy at the farm. Pets are not allowed in the picking areas to comply with health regulations. Besides strawberry picking, Alstede offers many other farm activities such as a petting zoo, pony rides, and a corn maze. These attractions make it a family-friendly destination with lots to do beyond just picking strawberries. Our review of this farm from last summer is here if you want to check.
Central Jersey
Snyder's Farm
Address: 586 S Middlebush Rd suite a, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 7324960441
Entry Fee: $5.00 , children under 2 free.
Strawberry picking season is from late May to early June, open on weekends from 9 AM to 4 PM. U-Pick strawberries cost $6.00 per pound. Pre-picked strawberries are available at $8.00 per pound during U-Pick weekends.The farm emphasizes a family-friendly environment with necessary facilities for strawberry picking. The farm stresses the importance of wearing proper footwear and clothing for the fields and offers educational tips on picking the best strawberries.
Von Thun's Farms
Address: 505 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Phone: 7323298656
Entry Fee: $3 weekdays/ $5 weekends per person (ages 3+)
Visitors can enjoy selecting their own strawberries from late May to early June. Strawberry prices are budget-friendly, costing $5 per pint, $8 per quart, and $25 per bucket. The highlight of the season is the Strawberry Festival, held on the first two weekends of June, where families can enjoy not just picking, but a range of other fun activities too.
Lee Turkey Farm
Address : 201 Hickory Corner Rd, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Phone: 6094480629
Entry Fee: $3 per person on weekdays and $5 on Sundays for ages 3 and up.
Pay for what you pick, with no mention of specific prices per pound or container. Besides strawberry picking, Lee Turkey Farm provides a wholesome farm experience. The farm emphasizes a clean, family-friendly environment and reinvests the entrance fees into maintaining high-quality produce and facilities.
Johnson's Locust Hall Farm
Address: 2691 Monmouth Rd, Jobstown, NJ 08041
Phone: 6093539000
Entry Fee: $7 per person, including a farm tour hayride.
Season is Mid-May to mid-June. Strawberry sold by the container, options include single-quart for $6.50, 4-quart for $24, and 6-quart for $30. The farm offers a variety of seasonal pick-your-own activities and has a farm market with local goods. You can also enjoy the scenic hayride, meet farm animals, and shop local products at the farm market.
Specca Farms Pick Your Own
Address: 870 Jacksonville Mt Holly Rd, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Phone: 6092674445
Entry Fee: Not specified
The farm scalehouse will be open Thurs-Sat 830am-530pm with a great selection of our own produce, Jersey asparagus, our strawberries, and selected fresh veggmies to round out the supply. Sunday 9- 5pm. There are a few things to pick in the fields, like spinach and cilantro. They don’t have a lot imformations on their website, you can check their facebook page and also you can check our review from last year.
