2024 Northern Rhode Island Peach U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Peach U-Pick Orchards in Northern Rhode Island 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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Kent County

• Bascombe Farms & Orchard - Apples, Peaches
  99 West Wrentham Road, Cumberland, RI 02864. Phone: (401) 658-1962. Click here for a map and directions. UPDATE for 2022, Their website is gone; There's nothing else current about them on the internet, so I assume they have closed. If you have any information to the contrary, please write me. Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pmfrom I-295: Take Exit 10 off I-295 for Rt. 122 Travel north on Rt. 122 for 3 miles Turn right on West Wrentham Rd. Farm is 1/4 mile on right. (UPDATED: September 23, 2016, JBS)

Providence County

• Appleland Orchard - Apples, Peaches, Farm Stand, Apple Cider, School Tours, Bakery
  135 Smith Ave, Smithfield, RI 02828. Phone: (401) 949-3690. Open: Late March to May & late August to December; open Mon-Sun, 8 am to 6 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Already picked Pumpkins, Gourds, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Zucchini. Pick-Your-Own Apples, Peaches. All natural apple cider donuts, pies, turnovers, dumplings, fudge, homemade chocolate treats, maple syrup, local honey and jams from I-295: Take Exit 12B off I-295 for Rt. 44 west Travel west on Rt. 44 for 1.7 miles to Rt. 116 (Smith Ave.) Turn left onto Rt. 116 for 1.3 miles is on right.
• Barden Family Orchard - apples, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, tomatoes, pumpkins, blackberries, sunflowers and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand
  56 Elmdale Road, North Scituate, RI 02857. Phone: 401-934-1413. Email: gbardenjr@verizon.net. Open: Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm; November hours open daily 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: 20 minutes west of Providence Route 6 west into Scituate, right on Route 116 north, left on Pole Bridge Road, Go to end and Take a right. We are on the right . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Barden Family Orchard Facebook page. Fax: same Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Apples August 1- mid November Peaches September 10-October 5 Raspberries August and September Plums August 20(UPDATED: July 07, 2022) Price Update for July 2022: "Blueberries $5.00/lb for less than 10 lbs $4.50/lb for 10 lbs or more $4.25/lb for 50 lbs + Raspberries $8.00/lb for less than 5 lbs, $7.00/lb for 5 lbs or more"
• Christiansen Orchard and Farm Stand - Apples and peaches, pumpkins
  934 Victory Highway (Route 102), Slatersville, RI 02876. Phone: (401) 766-6533. Open: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 8 am to 7 pm ; Friday & Saturday from 8 am to 9 pm. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: (877) 203-4726 Please call for Pick Your Own schedules and for variety availability. (UPDATED: September 23, 2016, JBS)
• Elwood Orchard - ORGANIC, Apples, nectarines, pears, peaches, pumpkins
  58 Snake Hill Road, N. Scituate, RI 02857. Phone: 401-949-0390. Email: info@elwoodorchard.com. Open: weekends and holidays from 9 am to 5 pm, from the third weekend in August through October. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Crops are usually available in August, September, October 1,000 fruit trees. Currently we grow nectarines, Asian pears, apples, gourmet garlic, pumpkins, winter squash, flowers for cutting and more. We also tend honey bees and offer our own honey. All our trees are dwarf or semi-dwarf trees and the perfect size for small children who can pick their own fruit. In 2008 we began the organic certification process for our back orchard including all our apples and garlic. In our back orchard 2007 is the last year we used any chemical pesticides or fertilizers. If all goes as planned we expect to be certified organic for the 2010 season.
• Harmony Farms - apples, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries (red), Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  359 Saw Mill Road, Harmony, RI 02857. Phone: . Email: harmonyfarmsri@cox.net. Open: July to September - blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and peaches, Monday to Thursday from 8am to 12 noon and 6pm to 8pm; Friday from 8am to 12 noon; and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 8am to 4pm; apples in September to October: Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 9am to 5pm. Directions: route 44 west to Saw Mill Road, follow signs or take route 6 west to 116 north and left on Peeptoad road, then follow signs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Hill Orchard - pumpkins, pick your own apples and peaches., hayrides
  86 Windsor Ave, Johnston, RI . Phone: 401-949-2940. Open: UPDATE for 2022: This orchard was closed in 2021, and seems to have not reopened. Click here for a map and directions. Hill Orchard . selected months (part year) so call first, In season, open every day, 10 am to 5 pm. Apples and peaches. Pick-your-own orchard opens on weekends in September and October. We are open weekdays by appointment for school trips and other groups. Contact us for available dates and times. Click here for directions and a table of apple ripening times. We plan to open Labor Day weekend in 2013. Horse-drawn hayrides through the pick-your-own orchard are scheduled on selected weekends in September and October. The ride passes through the orchard and by the pumpkin patch. Click here to see the Fall 2013 Hayride Schedule.
• Pippin Apple Orchard - Apples and Peaches, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts.
  751 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, RI . Phone: 401-943-7096. Open: July to December, every day, 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Located in Providence County and I think their should be a disclaimer following there info about apple picking. Click here for a map and directions. (UPDATED: September 23, 2016, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on September 11, 2011: "Every year my family and I have gone apple picking at Pippin Orchards. Over the last few years we've become a little wary about going there as the workers have been very strict about where you can pick and about using the poles for reaching the apples up high. This year was absolutely ridiculous. First we were told that the Cortland apples "weren't ready" this week, but that they would be ready next week. Another employee ended up confirming that some were ready on one end of the farm so we could pick there. Really? How can it be that those trees are ready and the others are not? We asked for the pole pickers so we could get apples of any kind of decent size and they told us they had none and gave us such a hard time about the getting any at all. Again, really? So no one's going to be able to get the apples from the tops of the trees this season? Finally, as we've just finished picking the apples, the pole pickers magically start appearing. We'd been completely lied to the whole time. If it wasn't for the kids getting into the picking, I'd have gotten a refund and gone somewhere else. Pippin Orchards is playing too many games. We will be going to another orchard in future years for sure."
  Comments from a visitor on July 06, 2011: In response to the complaint about the minimum: "Staff cannot leave the shop to escort to trees, 5 pound minimum due to customers making alcoholic beverages and is more or less for experianced farmers. Shop employees do not make the pies themselves, so lack exact expertise in baking of the pies. "
  Comments from a visitor on September 26, 2010: "This farm is . They have the gawl to charge a 5 lb. minimum of apples per person (this includes babies!!) So 2 adults, a 3 year old and a 6 month old is told they have to pick a minimum of 20 lbs of apples!! There trees are also not labeled so you wander around trying to figure out what is what, and than trying to find someone who works there to help you is ridiculous! When asking about a particular type of apple we were told, "oh, those are waaaaay in the back, here and there" and didn't even offer to take us to them. Also when the "helper" was confronted about the amount of apples expected to be taken they went on to say they take 8 lbs of apples to make a pie and that 5lbs. per person really weren't alot of apples" What!!!??? I make a pie with 8 -10 apples MAX!! and there would've only been 2 adults eating them! There are plenty of other orchards in the nearby area and I think that people should be made aware of this monstrosity that Pippins is claiming!! This in by no way is good customer service it's a rip off.
• Snowhurst Farm - Peaches and apples
  462 Chopmist Hill Road, Chepachet, RI . Phone: 401-568-8900. Open: year round, every day from 8:30am to 6 pm. Click here for a map and directions.
• Steere Orchard - apples, peaches, pumpkins,
  150 Austin Avenue, Greenville, RI 02828. Phone: 401-949-1456. Open: Every Day 9 am to 4:30 pm; Peach season is August-September. Directions: take exit 7b \(Greenville Route 44\) off of 295. Follow Rt44 west through Greenville. Take a right on Austin Avenue \(right after the Greenville Fire station\) We are 1.5 miles up Austin Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
  Steere Orchard Facebook page. take exit 7b (Greenville Route 44) off of 295. Follow Rt44 west through Greenville. Take a right on Austin Avenue (right after the Greenville Fire station) We are 1.5 miles up Austin Avenue Facebook page. . Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November. Apple Fest Is in Oct. Live Music. Baked goods. much more. (UPDATED: October 1, 2022, JBS)
• Sunset Orchards - apples, peaches, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available,
  244 Gleaner Chapel Road, North Scituate, RI 02857. Phone: (401) 934-1900. Email: sunsetorchardsri@gmail.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Sunset Orchards Facebook page. Sunset Orchard has new owners! We offer Pick Your Own apples and peaches, tractor pulled wagon rides, pies and pastries, and fresh cider from our cider mill. Make it a day with family and friends!. Sunset Orchard is an 18 1⁄2 acre orchard growing 25 different varieties of apples from Heirloom apples to the more familiar varieties like the sweet and juicy Macoun. Sunset Orchard also grows a small variety of crab apples, peaches, pears, plums, and nectarines. Pick Your Own is offered on the peaches and nectarines during the month of August thru mid-September. Pick Your Own is offered on most of the apple varieties beginning in September thru the end of October. In the farm's store you will find all the orchard fruit varieties Sunset has to offer, fresh homemade apple pies, apple cider pressed fresh on the farm (non- pasteurized), candied apples, and other sweet treats! On the weekends, during the busy season, Kids will enjoy the "Barrel Train" (small fee) and everyone will enjoy the tractor pulled wagon rides which takes guests through the orchard (no charge!). (UPDATED: June 20, 2019, JBS) (UPDATED: May 24, 2018)

 

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