2024 Bucks County, Pennsylvania Pea U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pea U-Pick Orchards in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have peas 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!

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Bucks County

• Hellerick's Family Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, flowers, peas, pumpkins, winter squash, strawberries, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902. Phone: 215-766-8388. Email: Info@HellericksFarm.com. Open: hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located on Route 611-2 miles north of Doylestown or about 4 miles north of the Route 611 & Route 202 interchange. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Hellerick's Family Farm Facebook page. Strawberries and Peas Mother's Day to Father's Day Daily: 10 am until 2 pm, weather permitting or if sold out for the day. Click here for current open Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesStrawberries and Sugar Peas: Mother's Day to Father's Day Flowers: August to Frost Fall Pumpkin Festival: September 18 to November 7 Corn Maze: September 18 to November 7 Pumpkins, Squash, Gourds: September 18 to November 7. We use integrated pest management practicesSpend a wonderful day on a beautiful, 18th Century farm in scenic Bucks County!
• Penn Vermont Fruit Farm - beans, blackberries, broad beans, peas, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), strawberries,
  Route 113 And Rolling Hills Road, Bedminster, PA 18910. Phone: 215-795-2475. Open: Friday and Saturday from 8am-6 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm; Pick your own, call for exact dates and picking hours; Phone orders, the alternate phone. Directions: From Philadelphia-Take 611 north. Turn left at the light at Route 113. Turn right onto Rolling Hills Road. \(There will be a sign for the farm on your right.\) Go up the hill and turn right onto second driveway. From Quakertown-Take 313 south. Turn left at the light at Route 113 and continue for about 5 miles. Turn left onto Rolling Hills Road. \(There will be a sign for the farm on your left.\) Go up the hill and turn right onto second driveway. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Penn Vermont Fruit Farm Alternate Phone: 215-795-0230 From Philadelphia-Take 611 north. Turn left at the light at Route 113. Turn right onto Rolling Hills Road. (There will be a sign for the farm on your right.) Go up the hill and turn right onto second driveway. From Quakertown-Take 313 south. Turn left at the light at Route 113 and continue for about 5 miles. Turn left onto Rolling Hills Road. (There will be a sign for the farm on your left.) Go up the hill and turn right onto second drivewayRhubarb-Early June; sweet corn, peaches, summer squash, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and eggplant-Late July through September; apples, apple cider, and pears-August through November; winter squash, and gourds-September through November; These items are grown on the farm and are available for purchase, but are not pick your ownThis farm in part of the Bucks County Agricultural Preservation Program. A visitor writes on August 02, 2013: "I've been there once to pick strawberries and am looking forward to visiting again soon. The owners are sweet and helpful and the produce is wonderful! The grounds are well tended and nicely organized and it's an easy, level walk or drive to the picking areas. "
• Solly Farm - apples, beans, broad beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), eggplants, grapes, peas, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, face painting, inflatables or bounce houses, farm animals, school tours
  707 Almshouse Road, Warminster, PA 18974. Phone: 215-357-2850. Email: robertsolly@verizon.net. Open: Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm No PYO Monday to Friday, May 1 to December 24; Friday and Saturday, from 9 am to 5 pm, January to April. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, SFMNP Vouchers.
  Solly Farm Facebook page. . Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm (No PYO Monday to Friday), May 1 to December 24; Friday and Saturday, from 9 am to 5 pm, January to April. Click here for open hours, days and dates have pancake breakfasts on the farm that serve fresh fruit, pancakes, sausage, apple cider donuts, orange juice, coffee, and tea. The second Sunday in June will be our Strawberry Breakfast, the second Sunday in July will be our Blueberry Breakfast, and lastly, the second Sunday in August will be our Peach Pancake Breakfast. Click here for event photos. We offer you the opportunity to come to our farm and experience the fun of harvesting a wide variety of our own fruits and vegetables. Check back each weekend for something new to pick! Strawberries , ​Peas, Peaches, Beans, Tomatoes, Peppers, eggplants, Corn, Apples, Squash, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Rambo Apples (ADDED: March 04, 2016) Comments: They have a farm stand and also have pancake breakfasts on the second Sunday in June (strawberries), July (blueberries) and August (peaches).
• Trauger's Farm Market - beans, blackberries, broad beans, peas, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), strawberries, Fresh eggs
  335 Island Road, Kintnersville, PA 18942. Phone: 610-847-5702. Email: traugersmarket@aol.com. Open: Summer, Spring and Fall: Monday thru Friday 9 to 6 and Saturday 9 to 5 October: Monday thru Saturday 9 to 6 and Sunday 12 to 6. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. 07Trauger's Farm Market Peas: June Strawberries: End of May and June Raspberries (Black): July Raspberries (Red): July to September Blackberries: August String Beans: July to October Lima Beans: August to October Tomatoes: August to October Hot Peppers: End of August to October Pumpkins: OctoberThey are a 60 acre, family owned and operated, fruit and vegetable farm, they grow a wide array of vegetables and also have a selection of small fruit as well as peaches. They have an on farm store that is open year round and carries our fresh produce in season. They also carry bulk food, baking supplies, milk, bread, our own brown eggs and so much more. They also have an on farm bakery that uses only the freshest ingredients, never using canned fillings.
  Comments from a visitor on June 25, 2010: "We picked strawberries and peas at Trauger's this summer, and they were fantastic! Very reasonable prices, well-kept fields, and delicious berries! The staff is very friendly. Highly recommended!"

 

Pea

Pea Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Peas (English, Snap peas, Snow Peas, Crowder Peas, etc.) are very easy to grow.  They thrive even in poor soil. In fact, as a legume, pea plants are able to take nitrogen from the air and fix it in nodules in their roots with bacteria to enrich the soil. Whether you grow them yourself or pick them at a PYO farm, or buy them at the market, they're available fresh almost everywhere.

Here's what to look for!

English peas

Pick English Peas when the pod is full and green and the peas are still tender and sweet. Test for maturity frequently by picking a couple of pods and examining them for firmness. Harvest the Chinese and snow peas, which are eaten pod and all, when the pods are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long and the peas are about the size of BB's. The pods are usually picked 5 to 7 days after flowering.

 

Snap Peas - aka, edible-podded peas

Similar to English peas, except the pod itself is also sweet and tender, like the peas inside.

Snow peas, aka Chinese peas

Like snap peas, the pod is edible, except you want to pick them while they are still flat, before the pod starts to swell with peas inside. Harvest Chinese and snow peas, which are eaten pod and all, when the pods are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long and the peas are about the size of BB's.

Specialty Peas

There are many varieties, like purple hulled peas, crowder peas, black-eyed- peas. Each has their followers!

 

When are peas available?

Peas are a cool, even cold weather crop, and can tolerate frost and cold soil. In the U.S. Peas typically peak during February (in the Deep South) through October in the North. Peak season is February through June before the weather gets hot.  Some farms plant a Fall crop too, as they only take 45 to 60 days from the time the seed is planted!

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - it's hard to pick in a muddy field!
2. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Peas, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
3. Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem while the weather is still cool, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick Peas from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Look for Peas that are :

1. firm
2. Bright green (not yellowish!)
3. smooth, shiny pods, not wrinkly on the surface - that's an old or dried out pea.
4. The Peas in the photo at right are, from left:
   - old and yellowing,
   - overripe and lumpy; and
   - dried out and damaged.
5. Avoid placing the picked Peas in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. I prefer to bring a cooler with ice in it. Peas may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days
6. It is best to shell English peas and either freeze them or use them promptly.

When you get home

1. Put them in the vegetable crisper in the fridge, in a loose plastic bag.
2. Now, get ready to can or freeze the extra Peas - It is VERY easy! Click on the links for easy instructions.
   • How to can Peas
   • How to freeze English peas, Crowder peas and other shelled peas
   • How to freeze snap peas and snow peas
3. Pea shellers - simple inexpensive devices to quickly shell English peas
    

1. 
2. The Peas in the photo at right are, from left:
   - old and yellowing,
   - overripe and lumpy; and
   - dried out and damaged.
3. Avoid placing the picked Peas in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. I prefer to bring a cooler with ice in it. Peas may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days
4. It is best to shell English peas and either freeze them or use them promptly.

When you get home

1. Put them in the vegetable crisper in the fridge, in a loose plastic bag.
2. Now, get ready to can or freeze the extra Peas - It is VERY easy! Click on the links for easy instructions.
   • How to can Peas
   • How to freeze English peas, Crowder peas and other shelled peas
   • How to freeze snap peas and snow peas
3. Pea shellers - simple inexpensive devices to quickly shell English peas
    

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