2024 Fingerlakes Region of New York State Peach U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Peach U-Pick Orchards in Fingerlakes Region of New York State in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have peaches orchards 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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Monroe County

• Fisher Farms - Follows organic practices, cherries, apples, peaches, Christmas trees
  467 Euler Road, Brockport, NY 14420. Phone: (585) 690-8269. Email: don@fishersfruit.com. Click here for a map and directions.
  Fisher Farms Facebook page. . At Fisher's Fruit we have a goal. We want for people to be able to experience the fun of gathering their own fruit. Knowing where your fruits and vegetables are grown is very important these days. They grow their fruit Organically, but are not certifiedfacebook page. (ADDED: August 29, 2022, JBS)
• Green Acre Fruit Farm - apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), picnic area, school tours
  3460 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612. Phone: 585-234-0252. Open: Strawberries Mon to Friday 7am to 7 pm, Saturday, Sun 7am to 4pm Summer hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesday thru Thursday 8am to 8pm Sat and Sunday from 8am to 4pm; After 91 open 9am to 5pm daily Strawberries start mid June, Raspberries early July and all fall long. Directions: 390 north to Latta Rd exit. Go west, left, 3 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Strawberries Mon to Friday 7am to 7 pm, Saturday, Sun 7am to 4pm Summer hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesday thru Thursday 8am to 8pm Sat and Sunday from 8am to 4pm; After 9/1 open 9am to 5pm daily Strawberries start mid June, Raspberries early July and all fall long Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November. pricots mid July, Blueberries mid July, Peach/Nectarine early August, Apples, plums, pumpkins start September thru end of October Green Acre is THE "Farm to Pick"
  Comments from a visitor on September 27, 2010: "I LOVE it!!! It makes for a great family outing!"
• Robb Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blackberries, blueberries, corn (sweet), peaches, raspberries (black), saskatoons, tomatoes, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises
  800 Gallup Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: (585) 352-0814. Email: Robbfarm@aol.com. Open: 9 am to 6 daily. Directions: Located in Spencerport on Gallup Road. Gallup Road is located between Washington Street and Sweden Walker Road off of Route 31 or Ridge Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Robb Farms Facebook page. We use integrated pest management practices (UPDATED: June 28, 2020)
• Whittier Fruit Farm - Apples, blueberries, cherries, flowers, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, wagon rides
  219 Whittier Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Phone: 585-594-9054. Email: info@whittierfruitfarm.com. Open: See website for open dates and hours! Cherries: mid-July, Raspberries: mid-July-early September, Plums: mid-August- mid-September, Flowers: Late August-Late September, Apples: Late August-early November, Pumpkins: Late September- Early November. Directions: See website for map and directions . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. . Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October Pick your own blueberries starts mid-July at our patch in Niagara County! At, you can pick your own raspberries, sweet cherries, plums, and apples in season. We provide picking containers or you can bring your own. Children are welcome to pick with adults, and we expect you will sample some fruit as you pick. (We don't expect you to eat more while picking than you buy!) Our pick-your-own blueberries are out in Niagara County. Wagon rides on Saturdays and Sundays starting the 2nd weekend in September through the end of October. Cider is made and sold fresh from mid-September- Late OctoberWe have a playground with a picnic area where you can relax and enjoy ice cream or other refreshments while the children play! Gift-boxes for apples are available throughout the fall season.

Orleans County

• Watt Farms - Apples, peaches, apricots, cherries, nectarines, other berries, plums, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), gift shop, farm animals
  3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Albion, NY 14411. Phone: 585-589-8000. Email: office@wattfarms.com. Open: Picking from 9 to 7 daily in season; Closes for winter around Christmas. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Picking from 9 to 7 daily in season; Closes for winter (around Christmas) Train rides ($5 for Adult/$3 children) during Apple Picking season Ice Cream & Fudge shop Apple and Peach U-Pick(UPDATED: September 9, 2023, JBS) (ADDED: February 26, 2016, Suggested by a visitor)

Wayne County

• Orbaker Fruit Farm - U Pick Apples, sour cherries, peaches
  3451 Lake Road, Williamson, NY 14589. Phone: 315-589-2036. Email: aco2apple@aol.com. Click here for a map and directions. . They are a 127 year old farm that grows apples, sweet and tart cherries, and peaches. We also own a packing house that ships apples to grocery stores such as Trader Joes and Stop and Shop.
• Wager's Country Apple - cherries, peaches, apples
  7047 State Route 104A, Red Creek, NY 13143. Phone: 315-754-6491. Click here for a map and directions. Wager's Country Apple

Yates County

• Fulkerson Farms and Winery - asparagus, blueberries, table grapes (with seeds), wine grapes, peaches, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, group reservations
  5576 Route 14, Dundee, NY 14837. Phone: (607) 243-7883. Email: contact@fulkersonwinery.com. Open: Monday to Sunday Seven days a week November 1st to June 30th: 10am to 5pm July 1st to August 31st: 10am to 6pm September 1st to October 31st: 9am to 5pm. Directions: From Highway 90 take exit 42 for Route 14 South. Take Route 14 South to Fulkerson Winery. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Monday to Sunday (Seven days a week) November 1st to June 30th: 10am to 5pm July 1st to August 31st: 10am to 6pm September 1st to October 31st: 9am to 5pmPicking updates: Click here for picking updates Fulkerson Winery has produce you can pick including different varieties of asparagus, peaches, grapes, and blueberries. They also sell bulk grape juice for winemaking. Fulkerson Winery has award winning wines for sampling and a working farmhouse with guest rooms available. Sweet cherries, apples, grapes (table and juice); their grape varieties are: Aurore Delaware Pinot Gris (Grigio) Baco Noir Diamond Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc Dornfelder Ravat 51 (Vignoles) Cabernet Sauvignon Gewuztraminer Riesling Catawba Himrod Rosette Cayuga White Lakemont Rougeon Chancellor Lafon Millot (Foster) Seyval Blanc Chardonnay Marshal Foch Traminette Concord Merlot Valvin Muscat Corot Noir Niagara Vidal Blanc DeChaunac Noiret Vincent (UPDATED: July 18, 2019)

 

Peaches

Peach Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

In the U.S., Peaches typically peak during late June through July in the South, and July and August in the North. In order to produce good local peaches, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions, and no late frosts. If you want to know which are the best varieties of peaches for home canning, see this page!

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - Peaches are affected by weather (both rain and cooler temperature) more than most crops. And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for peaches, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
   If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Peaches more than 14 inches deep will bruise the fruit on the bottom. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers.
4. 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, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.
5. You might want to ask whether the peaches are! There are two major types of peaches: "Freestone" and. "Clingstone". Freestone peaches and nectarines have flesh that slips easily away from the pit. Clingstones are a REAL pain, because the fruit tenaciously clings to the stone or pit! Most peach varieties grown today are freestone and are usually available (depending upon your location) from June through September. Some nectarines are freestone and some are clingstone. Freestone nectarines are available in June and July. Most plum varieties are clingstone. 

When you get home

1. Spread the fruit out on towels or newspapers and separate any mushy or damaged fruit to use immediately.
2. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash and cut the others and freeze them up!
3. Even under ideal conditions peaches will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase
4. Now, get ready to make Peach jam or canned peaches - It is VERY easy - especially with our free
    - peach jam instructions - they're illustrated and easy and our page on
    - how to make home canned peaches from fresh!
   - Or see here to freeze peaches instead!
   - make your own home canned peach pie filling to use in the winter
5. Here's a great and easy peach pie recipe
   or peach-blueberry pie  or how about
   - peach salsa?
   - Peach chutney
   - Spiced peaches
   - peach butter
   - Peach honey
   - pickled peaches
   - peach syrup
   - peach juice
6. Here are some great and easy peach desert recipes, like easy peach cobbler.
7. If you want more information about the Giant Peach water tower in Gaffney, SC, click here.

Temporary Storage Tips

• Ripe peaches have a creamy or golden undertone and "peachy-sweet" fragrance.
• Peaches should be refrigerated and used within a few days.
• Putting peaches and nectarines in a loosely closed paper bag at room temperature for a day or two can help soften firm fruit - but they won't become sweeter or ripen further - that stopped when they were removed from th etree.
• For best flavor, allow the fruit to ripen fully on the tree.
• Store at 33 F to 40 F  and high humidity (a vegetable drawer in the fridge).

How to tell if the peaches are ripe!

• Attached to the tree: Peaches are best picked when the fruit separates easily from the twigs. If it is hard to pull off the tree, it isn't ripe! Peaches will not ripen further once removed from the tree (they only "soften")
• Color: Green is definitely unripe, but you can't use red color as an indicator of how ripe a peach is. Different peach varieties have differing amounts of red blush in their natural coloring. Pick them when the ground color changes from green to yellow, orange, red (or a combination). The skin of yellow-fleshed varieties ripens to an orange tint, while the skin of white-fleshed varieties changes from greenish- to yellow-white.
• Softness: unless you like your peaches very firm, pick your peaches with just a little "give" when gently pressed. Peaches at this stage are great for eating, freezing, and baking. Peaches won't ripen very much after picking!
• Odor: It should smell sweet and ripe!

Tips on How to Pick Peaches

A peach is softer than most fruit, so it is important to pick a peach gently, with little pressure. Using the sides of your fingers rather your fingertips helps to avoid bruising.  Grab the peach firmly and pull it straight off the branch. DON'T drop the peach into the basket, but set it in gently!

Marks on the Peachs: Bugs (particularly squash bugs and stink bugs) bite fruit during development and this results in some imperfections in the peach. This is especially the case with organically raised fruit.  These look like dents in the peaches if the peaches were bitten by a bug when they were young. This causes a spot that does not grow properly and makes a wrinkle in the peach. There's nothing wrong with these peaches. They may look funny, but they will taste just as good as blemish-free peaches, and it's better not to have the pesticides!

How much do you need?

Raw measures:

• About 2 medium peaches = 1 cup sliced peaches.
• About 4 medium peaches = 1 cup pureed peach.
• About 3 medium peaches = 1 pound of peaches

Process yields (Raw amounts to processed amounts)

• 2 to 21/2 pounds of fresh peaches yields 1 quart canned
• 1 lb of fresh peaches typically yields 3 cups of peeled, sliced peaches or 2 cups or puree.
• It takes about 5 good sizes peaches or nectarines (or about 10 plums) to fill one quart jar of canned peaches.
• An average of 171/2 pounds of fresh peaches are needed per canner load of 7 quarts;
• An average of 11 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints.
• 1 bushel = 48 to 50 pounds, yields approximately 18 to 25 quart jars.

And a visitor contributes this: 6-7 peaches makes about 4 cups puree, so 2-3 peaches make about 2 cups puree. 1 peach equals about 1 cup puree.

Peaches - Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, Most recent data (2020)

Form	Average retail price *3		Preparation yield factor	Size of a cup equivalent	Unit	Average price per cup equivalent
Fresh *1	$1.72	per pound	0.96	0.342	pounds	$0.61
Canned
Packed in juice *2	$2.02	per pound	1	0.540	pounds	$1.09
Packed in syrup or water *3	$1.81	per pound	0.65	0.441	pounds	$1.23
Frozen	$3.39	per pound	1	0.331	pounds	$1.12
Note 1 - The USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR) reports that the inedible pit of a peach accounts for 4 percent of the retail weight, implying a preparation yield of 96 percent, when eaten raw.
Note 2 - Consumers are assumed to eat the solid fruit and drink the juice. All contents of the can are edible and count towards an individual's recommended fruit consumption.
Note 3 - The syrup (or water) is discarded prior to consumption. Based on the Food Patterns Equivalents Database (FPED), ERS assumes that 65 percent of the can's gross weight is solid and 35 percent is liquid. The FPED cup equivalent weight for canned fruit is the weight of the solids and not of the liquid medium in which it is packed. The preparation yield factor for canned peaches in the above table does not account for any further preparation that occurs prior to consumption.
Source: USDA, Economic Research Service calculations from 2020 Circana (formerly Information Resources, Inc. [IRI]) OmniMarket Core Outlets (formerly InfoScan) data; the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR), Legacy Release; and the Food Patterns Equivalents Database (FPED) 2017–18 as well as the FPED's accompanying Methodology and User Guide.

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Peach pit tips

It's best to remove peach pits before you cook the peaches. Cherry, peach, and apricot pits also contain amygdalin; the latter two, in potentially harmful amounts. Fortunately, peach and apricot pits are sufficiently large and hard that few people intentionally swallow or chew them. (The unapproved anti-cancer drug See this page for more information&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/cam/laetrile">Laetrile is a semisynthetic derivative of amygdalin; a cheaper version of laetrile produced in Mexico came from crushed apricot pits.) See this page for more information.

 

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