2024 Central New Jersey Flower U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Flower U-Pick Orchards in Central New Jersey in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for flowers that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have flowers farms 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.

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Mercer County

• Blue Moon Acres Certified Organic Farm and Market - Certified Organic, flowers, and herbs, restrooms, picnic area, events at your location (call for info)
  11 Willow Creek Dr., Pennington, NJ 08534. Phone: 609-737-8333. Email: nrockwell@bluemoonacres.net. Open: Anytime we are open or by appointment; call; Market Open Wednesday - Sunday weekdays 9-6, weekends 10-5. Directions: Off Titus Mill Road in between Rosedale Mills and the Watershed Nature preserve. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Blue Moon Acres Certified Organic Farm and Market Facebook page. Anytime we are open or by appointment; call; Market Open Wednesday - Sunday (weekdays 9-6, weekends 10-5)We are a farm with a market offering already harvested local and organic fruits, Fresh eggs, veg, meats, cheese, breads, honey, and pantry items. Our only PYO is flowers from mid-June until the fall. We are certified organic! After three years of rehabilitating the soil, Blue Moon Acres gained Organic certification from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. We grow Certified Organic specialty salad greens and Certified Organic vegetables using environmentally conscious and ecologically sound methods. Our farm market offers Blue Moon's own Certified Organic produce and Certified Organic Pasture-Raised eggs. We also carry a selection of locally produced foods and other quality products. The market produces seasonal events, ranging from Farm to Table dinners and harvest parties to children's workshops
• Fairgrown Farm LLC - Certified Organic for some crops, kale, lettuce or salad greens, hot peppers, sweet peppers, Heirloom tomatoes, paste or Roma tomatoes, tomatoes, flowers, Basil, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Local honey from within 50 miles, Fresh eggs, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here, CSA
  260 Wargo Road, Pennington, NJ 08534. Phone: (609) 429-0275. Email: james@fairgrownfarm.com. Open: During CSA Hours only! Please call for hours and availability. Directions: From the Watershed Institute turn left out of their driveway onto Titus Mill Road. Turn left onto Wargo Road. Fairgrown Farm will be the first \(and only\) farm on the right. We are certified organic for some . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, All credit cards.
  Fairgrown Farm LLC Facebook page. From the Watershed Institute turn left out of their driveway onto Titus Mill Road. Turn left onto Wargo Road. Fairgrown Farm will be the first (and only) farm on the right. We are certified organic for some crops Click here for our Instagram page. Join our CSA today! Special events for community members and unique CSA experiences await you! Support your local community and reconnect with where your food comes from. (ADDED: January 24, 2024)
• Lee Turkey Farm - Pick Your Own: Apples, cherries, nectarines, peaches, beans, peas, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, eggplants, peppers, broccoli, pumpkins, other vegetables, flowers, hayrides, corn maze
  201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ . Phone: (609) 448-0629. Open: May - December, 9 am till 6 pm Monday through Saturday and on Sundays from 2 pm till 6 pm; Please keep in mind that if you are coming to pick you must be at the farm no later than 5:15pm to enter the fields and orchards. Directions: On Hickory Corner Road, 1 mile W of Route 130. We also have a roadside market farm stand with Apples, cucumbers, cabbage, fruits, vegetables. Our apple varieties are Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Red Delicious, Red Delicious, StaymaWinesap. We also have Hay rides; walking tours; corn maze; oven-ready turkeys. We also have Hay rides; walking tours; corn maze; oven-ready turkeys. Strawberries are usually available from mid May through mid June. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Lee Turkey Farm Facebook page. On Hickory Corner Road, 1 mile W of Route 130. We also have a roadside market / farm stand with Apples, cucumbers, cabbage, fruits, vegetables. Our apple varieties are Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Red Delicious, Red Delicious, Stayma/Winesap. We also have Hay rides; walking tours; corn maze; oven-ready turkeys. We also have Hay rides; walking tours; corn maze; oven-ready turkeys. Strawberries are usually available from mid May through mid JuneFacebook pagePick Your Own Club/Picking Card: Before entering our fields and orchards, you must be a member of the Pick Your Own Club. The "Club" is nothing new. We have been doing this since 1972. The purpose of our Pick Your Own Club is to ensure that all of our customers understand the rules of our farm. We realize that no one particularly likes to follow rules, but ours are pretty easy to follow. After the form is filled out, there is a $2 charge for membership, and you will receive a picking card that acts as your pass for the entire season and shows that you filled out the liability form. Just $2 for the entire family for the entire year. Bring your picking pass with you whenever you come to pick, or you will be required to fill out the form again and purchase a new oneA visitor writes on September 06, 2014: "The blackberries that I got form the farm, worth $5, were a waste of money. It had plenty of worms..oh god! thrown them all.. please never bring berries from this farm. Also, last time I bought Nectarines from market, they were super sour. If you need Nectarines, pick by yourself (they are good), but the one in the market are not ripened.Peaches are good; apples are not so sweet.(while some are super sour, taste and then pick). EGG PLANTS ARE TOO GOOD. Please, never pick blackberries, they are just so suspicious to eat..eaweeeee. I have been to this farm twice,in future will go only for necters and peaches. good luck for your next pick up."
  Comments from a visitor on September 19, 2009: "My fiancee and I love to pick your own fruit. I was searching your website for a place that was close to home and we found . It's a GREAT place. It has a mom and pop feel. The staff is very friendly and are always willing to help you. The fruit was delicious and very plentiful. We went peach picking in September and there were so very many trees that still had so much fruit on them. I enjoyed the low prices on the pick your own. This is a GREAT find. People should check this place out!!"
• Terhune Orchards - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, flowers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Phone: 609-924-2310. Email: info@terhuneorchards.com. Open: May through October, Daily from 9 am to 5 pm No PYO Blueberries on Mondays throughout the season Please see our Pick Your Own Schedule, visit our Facebook page, or call us at 609-924-2310 for current conditions before planning your visit. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
  Terhune Orchards Facebook page. . May through October, Daily from 9 am to 5 pm (No PYO Blueberries on Mondays throughout the season) Please see our Pick Your Own Schedule, visit our Facebook page, or call us at for current conditions before planning your visit. October weekends from 10 am to 5 pm; check website for availability of cropsPicking updates: Click here for picking updates Apple picking, pumpkin picking, cider, pies, farm animals, pick your own, field trips, farm market and more can be found at the Family's 200 fruit and vegetable-producing acres noted for quality products and country-style service. Terhunerchards Farm Store attracts local people doing their daily shopping as well as visitors on their way through the Princeton area. The Farm Store and Farm Yard are open every day all year.Starting the 3rd weekend in September, visit our: corn stalk maze, theme story barn, wagon rides on Saturday and Sunday; Pumpkin Patch. What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Apples and Pumpkins! Enjoy pony rides, wagon rides, visit the Corn Stalk Maze, Hay Bale Maze and our barnyard of farm animals. Children can enjoy face painting and pumpkin painting. Don't worry about lunch, there's lots of food available - soup, chili, hot dogs, pies, apple cider donuts, apple cider, and more! features live music played by some of our best local talent, (between noon and 4pm). No admission fee to farm store, winery or pick-your-own apples. Parking is at the farm.Typical harvest dates: CROP AVAILABILITYAsparagus Late April ; Strawberries Late May-Early June -Cherries Sweet: JuneTart: June Blueberries Late June to late JulyBlackberries July-AugustFlowers Late June-October- Now pickingGourds (at Cold Soil Road) September to OctoberPumpkins (at Cold Soil Rd) September to OctoberApples (at the Van Kirk Road Orchard):Stayman Winesap OctoberGala SeptemberCameo OctoberJonathan SeptemberGranny Smith OctoberPink Lady OctoberEmpire SeptemberLiberty SeptemberGolden Delicious SeptemberRed Delicious SeptemberJonagold SeptemberFuji OctoberMacoun October

Middlesex County

• John Himich Farms - Tomatoes, eggplants, peaches, pears, apples (September. & Oct.), vegetables, flowers, pumpkins, cut & choose Christmas trees
  701 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, NJ . Phone: (732) 257-1538. Open: Aug. Click here for a map and directions. 15 - Nov. 1NJ Tpk South Exit 9, Rt. 18 S to Cranbury Rd. Exit (Rt. 535S), 31/2 miles, on right. We also have a roadside market / farm stand with Variety of fruits and vegetables. Our apple varieties are Empire, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Stayman/Winesap. We also have Mums, cut flowers, local honey. Call for more information and hours.

Monmouth County

• Atlantic Farms - Peppers; eggplant; tomatoes; squash; plum tomatoes; cut flowers; pumpkins; mums;
  1506 Atlantic Ave. (Rt. 524), Wall, NJ . Phone: (732) 528-8680. Open: Daily, year-round, 9 am to 5;00 pm. Directions: GSP Exit 98 \(Rt. 34 to Sea GirtManasquan Exit\) Rt. 524 E; or Rt. 35 to Manasquan Cir., Rt. 524 W. We also have a roadside market farm stand with Broccoli; cabbage; cauliflower; cucumbers; eggplant; herbs; lettuce; melons; peppers \(sweet, hot\); squash \(summer, winter\); tomatoes; plum tomatoes; string beans; beets; carrots; sweet corn; onions; pumpkins; radishes; spinach; watermelon,hay straw; corn stalks; . Click here for a map and directions. GSP Exit 98 (Rt. 34 to Sea Girt/Manasquan Exit) Rt. 524 E; or Rt. 35 to Manasquan Cir., Rt. 524 W. We also have a roadside market / farm stand with Broccoli; cabbage; cauliflower; cucumbers; eggplant; herbs; lettuce; melons; peppers (sweet, hot); squash (summer, winter); tomatoes; plum tomatoes; string beans; beets; carrots; sweet corn; onions; pumpkins; radishes; spinach; watermelon,hay straw; corn stalks; Christmas trees. We also have Hay rides during pumpkin season, Christmas, Easter; corn maze; petting farm, school & group farm tours; picnic area; equipment display; special events as advertised; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted.
• Happy Day Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, blueberries, red raspberries red, lavender, sunflowers, zinnias, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, pony rides, farm animals, No dogs allowed except for service animals, school tours, group reservations
  106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726. Phone: (732) 977-3607. Email: njhappydayfarm@gmail.com. Open: re open Wednesday to Sunday from June to August to 5 pm. Directions: Keep right on New Jersey Turn Pike N, Take exit 8A towards Jamesburg, Keep left towards Jamesburg, Monroe, Turn right onto E Railroad Ave, Turn right on E railroad Ave, Turn right onto Tracy Station Rd, Turn right onto Mt, Vernon Rd, Turn right onto Iron Ore Rd, turn right at the stop sign, the destination is on you right 135 Iron Ore Road. Raspberries: June-August Blueberries: Mid June- August Blackberries: Mid-July to the end of July. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Instagram page. (UPDATED: June 05, 2024) (ADDED: September 02, 2015)
• Red Wagon Farm Market - corn (sweet), flowers, pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, pony rides, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
  427-447 Nj-33 East, Manalapan, NJ 07726. Phone: 609-468-7611. Email: danskeba@yahoo.com. Open: Friday to Sunday 9am to 6pm from September 27 to October 31. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. From Exit 8 Hightstown: Take route 33 east for approximately 6.20 miles. Pass Woodville Road (527A) and The will be on your right side. From the Garden State Parkway: Take exit 123 onto route 9 south. Turn onto route 33 west. Keep straight to the jug handle past Iron Ore Road Then take 33 East straight. The will be on your right side

 

PYO Flowers

Flower Picking Tips, and Information

Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own flowers are becoming more common.

• Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
• Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life.  Cool shade is best.
• Re-cut stems while underwater - once you get home. Making a fresh cut, while the cut end is submerged helps the stem to take up water and avoid a vapor lock.

 

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