Central New Hampshire Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Central New Hampshire in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins 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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Belknap County

Beans & Greens Farmstand - strawberries, flowers, herbs or spices, pumpkins, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
245 Intervale Road (rt. 11b), Gilford, NH 03249. Phone: 603-293-2853. Email: beansandgreensfarm@msn.com. Open: See their Facebook page for strawberry pyo dates and times; Daily till Columbus Day: weekdays 10 to 6, weekends 9 to 6 After Columbus Day: Friday to Saturday to Sunday 10 to 5. Directions: From Meredith: Rte. 3 to Weirs Beach, then 11B to the farm in Gilford. From Rochester area: Rte 11 north to lights at 11B junction. Go left and .5 miles to farm From Rte. 93: Exit 20, Rte 3&11 towards Laconia, just south of Laconia take the Laconia bypass to the end in Gilford. Go left at the light and then take a right at the second light onto Rte. 11B. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Beans & Greens Farmstand Facebook page. Fax: 603-293-7070 Crops are usually available in September, October. School field trips/corporate team building/birthday parties all fall; PYO pumpkins weather permitting; Hayrides by reservation-minimum of 15 participants; CORN MAZE:OPEN DAILY and WEEKEND NIGHTS!! See details on our website! Yes, the night maze is haunted every nightBeans & Greens offers annual/perennials, hanging baskets and planters in spring. We grow and harvest our own vegetables using sustainable agricultural practices and advertise our produce as herbicide/pesticide free in the stand! The bakery has a large offering of pies, cookies, breads, bars and more all season long. Gifts, honey, maple syrup and many other NH made products are available in the store
Hackleboro Orchards - Apples, blueberries, gourds, pumpkins, picnic area, hayrides, farm animals, wifi
61 Orchard Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 603-783-4248. Email: Hackleboro@Hotmail.com. Open: Blueberries: Mid June through late August 9 am to 6 pm, Bring your own basket or container, Apples self-pick September through late October daily 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: From I-93: Take exit 18, and follow our big red apple signs. From Rte. 106: Take Shaker Rd. in Loudon,NH, and follow our big red apple signs. We are 10 minutes from The Smoke House, and The Shaker Village. 5 minutes from the beautiful center of Canterbury. Very \New England! ". Click here for a map and directions. . Hackleboro@aol.com Wagons are available first come first serve. . for picking times and dates, 9 am to 6 pm daily full time once early apples are ready, Tractor hay rides, Goats. During our busy season, we provide weekend tractor rides into our "pick-your-own" section; call for availability on 9 varieties of apples: PURITAN, PAULA RED, McINTOSH, EMPIRE, CORTLAND, RED & GOLDEN DELICIOUS and NORTHERN SPY. Many other apple varieties available, pre-bagged, in our farm stand. You will also find in season. Blueberries, Peaches & Nectarines, Plums, Apples (Lots of 'em!), Bosc Pears, Maple Syrup & Candies, Honey, Pumpkins, Winter Squash and Gourds, Various Produce, Baked Goods, Cornstalks, Cookbooks, Our own fresh (unpasturized) Sweet Cider! We have free ample parking space, a view-deck to climb and a beautiful scenic picnic area, as well as easy wheelchair access to our farm stand. Don't forget to visit our farm animals!. From I-93: Take exit 18, and follow our big red apple signs. From Rte. 106: Take Shaker Rd. in Loudon,NH, and follow our big red apple signs. We are 10 minutes from The Smoke House, and The Shaker Village. 5 minutes from the beautiful center of Canterbury. Very "New England"! Bring your camera. . In September and October: hay rides, food truck, apple cider, apple cider donuts, BBQ & live music.
Comments from a visitor on October 03, 2010: "I love this orchard and the family that runs it is so nice and helpful and friendly "
Stone Mountain Farm - apples, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, school tours
522 Laconia Road, Belmont, NH 03220. Phone: (603) 731-2493. Email: Stonemountainapples@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Our season runs from August 1st to November 1st. Directions: Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Stone Mountain Farm Facebook page. Highbush blueberries. Summer brings Blueberries. Pick your own Mid July to Labor Day or visit the Farm Stand! Fall, from Labor Day to end of October. Foliage and Apple harvest, our specialty! Farm Stand open daily with Weekend hayrides! (ADDED: July 02, 2020)

Merrimack County

Appleview Orchard - apples, pumpkins, raspberries (red), strawberries, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
1266 Upper City Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263. Phone: 603-435-3553. Email: apples@applevieworchard.com. Open: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm for picking Late August through Late November; Late May to Late November Ice Cream and Gift Shop open Daily!. Directions: Located just over a mile off New Hampshire Route 28, situated atop beautiful Jenness Hill. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. : is . We are only about 20 minutes from downtown Concord; yet we are a world away from it all!Applefest Columbus Day Weekend with live music! New in 2010 Haunted Halloween!
Beech Hill Farm - Cut-your-own flowers, sunflowers, gladiolas, annuals & perennials, pumpkins, corn maze
107 Beech Hill Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229. Phone: 603-224-7655. Email: kimball@beechhillfarm.com. Open: 11 am to 9 pm, summer. Directions: Located in scenic Hopkinton, New Hampshire, the Kimball family welcomes you to their 9th generation family farm. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 603-223-0828Awarded "Best of New England" destination by Boston Magazine/New England Travel and Family Favorites Award by Parenting NH Magazine!and Ice Cream Barn features over 75 premium flavors of Blake's and Richardson's New England made ice cream, delicious 95% fat free frozen yogurt, and a popular make-your-own sundae bar, as well as a country store with New England specialty products, garden center, a wonderful assortment of farm animals, and quality family activities. . While here, also enjoy our mile-long Rhododendron Nature Trail and corn mazes (in season). We offer a variety of field trips for schools or other organizations based around these fun, educational activities.also hosts birthday parties, corporate outings, and other group events.
Carter Hill Orchard - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
73 Carter Hill Road, Concord, NH 03303. Phone: (603) 225-2625. Email: carterhillorchard@gmail.com. Open: daily July to December,: seven days a week; 9 am to 6 pm in September and October, and 9 am to 5 pm from November 1 to December 22; Directions: From I-93 take Exit 15W, go to the end of the exit and take a right this is North State Street. Directions: From I-93 take Exit 15W, go to the end of the exit and take a right $this is North State Street$. At the second set of lights $between the Sovereign Bank and Irving Gas Station$ take a left onto Penacook Street. Follow road straight fro approximately 4 12 miles. Stay to the left of the V in the road. A half mile later, you will see Carter Hill Orchard on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. .daily July to December,: seven days a week; 9 am to 6 pm in September and October, and 9 am to 5 pm from November 1 to December 22; From I-93 take Exit 15W, go to the end of the exit and take a right (this is North State Street). At the second set of lights (between the Sovereign Bank and Irving Gas Station) take a left onto Penacook Street. Follow road straight fro approximately 4 1/2 miles. Stay to the left of the V in the road. A half mile later, you will see on the leftPicking updates: Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November. We close for the season at noon on December 23Blueberries and Raspberries: July; Peaches, plums, and berries: August; Apples and pumpkins: September and October; The bakery is open from August 1 through December 23When the orchard opens in August, so does our bakery! We offer a variety of pies, sweet breads, cookies, donuts, and of course, Annette's world-famous whoopie pies. Everything is baked fresh on the premises. However, when people get a sniff of the oven, we have a hard time keeping our baked goods on the shelf. (UPDATED: July 14, 2020, JBS)
Gould Hill Orchards - apples, pumpkins, blueberries, peaches, farmstand
656 Gould Hill Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229. Phone: 603-746-3811. Email: info@gouldhillfarm.com. Open: July-Christmas, Apples from Labor Day to late October - daily 10am to 5pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Seasonal - late June through Christmas - Daily from June to Thanksgiving and weekends from Thanksgiving to Christmas; Summer through mid October- Late October through November open from 10am to 5pm and December weekends from 10am to 4pm Open weekends in December. PYO starts Labor Day Weekend for Apples. We have over 85 varieties of apples and 14 varieties of peaches. Check our website for special events. aka . 80+mile panoramic view. . Picked seasonal vegetables and garlic also available at farm stand. Contoocook Cider, hard cider tasting room and production on site.
Great Brook Farm - - Apples & pumpkins
335 Hackleboro Road, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 603-783-4126. Open: 10 am to 5 pm, daily, mid-September-November 1; weekends, November 1-Thanksgiving. Click here for a map and directions. Fax: 783-0027 Special Events: Every weekend.
Hackleboro Orchards - - Apples, blueberries, gourds, pumpkins
Hackleboro Road, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 603-783-4248. Email: Hackleboro@aol.com. Open: part-time for Strawberries and Blueberries. Click here for a map and directions. for picking times and dates, 9 am to 6 pm daily full time once early apples are ready, Mid August - Thanksgiving. 9-6 daily, closed only on Tuesdays. September & October are peak apple picking times, free weekend hayrides, visiting the farm animals and climbing the viewdeck. Free parking. Pretty view & picnic area. When in season, we have: Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, apples, cider, pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, honey & maple products, sewn, canned and baked goods, cookbooks, note cards, and much more! From I-93: Take exit 18, and follow our big red apple signs. From Rte. 106: Take Shaker Rd. in Loudon,NH, and follow our big red apple signs. We are 10 minutes from The Smoke House, and The Shaker Village. 5 minutes from the beautiful center of Canterbury. Very "New England"! Bring your camera. PYO, Macs, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, and N. Spy. Hayrides are running, at least on Sunday. Yummy baked goods and tasty delicious cider donuts, making a fresh press of cider in the AM. Plenty of room to roam, and picnik tables to kickback at and enjoy some country air. Farmstand with pre bagged apples, veggies, tomatoes, squashes, fresh cider and other goodies, sweet juicy watermelon and a great assortment of pumpkins.
Milk and Honey Farm - Uses natural growing practices, herbs or spices, pumpkins, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, events at your location (call for info)
Pleasant Street, Loudon, NH 03307. Phone: (603) 715-1215. Email: milkandhoneyfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm May through October. Directions: we are one mile off of route 129. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Milk and Honey Farm Facebook page. . Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October Pumpkins in September and October; Honey available in September; Call or e-mail for CSA shares of other vegetables. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organicfacebook page
Park Family Farm - Strawberries, pumpkins, squash, U-pick and already picked, Farm market, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
360 Upper City Rd., Pittsfield, NH 03263. Phone: 603-731-0907. Open: See their website for current hours, daily during strawberry and pumpkin season, 7 am to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Ready-picked and PYO. Call for exact harvest dates, or follow us on Facebook. Family friendly farm, PYO Strawberries in June and PYO Pumpkins in September . We, also create handmade cold processed goat's milk soaps in our antique Cape's kitchen. Three generations work on our farm through out the year, producing the highest quality products and farm fresh fruits in season.
Pustizzi Fruit Farm - blackberries, blueberries, other berries, pumpkins, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm
148 Cornhill Road, Boscawen, NH 03303. Phone: 603 796-6040. Email: joe@pustizzifruitfarm.com. Open: Please see our website for this seasons hours and events. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards.
Pustizzi Fruit Farm Facebook page. facebook page. (UPDATED: November 27, 2022, JBS)
Rossview Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, rhubarb, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, picnic area you may bring your own food
84 District #5 Road, Concord, NH 03303. Phone: 603-228-4872. Email: rossviewfarm@hotmail.com. Open: Strawberries: Early June - Mid July, Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 4pm, call first; Blueberries: Independence Day - Labor Day, 8am to 4pm, call first. Directions: Rossview is located only a few short miles from Exit 15 off Interstate 93. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Rossview Farm Facebook page. Christmas trees: Thanksgiving-Christmas Pumpkins: OctoberIt is important that you always call first to find out hours of operation. We encourage you to bring your entire family, but please leave your pets at home. (UPDATED: September 24, 2016) (UPDATED: June 25, 2016)
Spring Ledge Farm - Cut-your-own flowers, strawberries, pumpkins
220 Main Street, New London, NH 03257. Phone: 603-526-6679. Email: info@springledgefarm.com. Open: 9 am to 6pm; for strawberries, call for hours. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 603-526-6253Fax: 603-524-6679In addition to PYO strawberries, Spring Ledge offers Pick Your Own flowers on over 1/3 acre in the fields next to the farmstand. We grow 248 varieties of flowers including old time favorites snapdragons, zinnias, asters, cosmos and bachelor buttons. We also try new plants and varieties each year and offer many color choices for each type of plant. For instance, we plan to grow eight varieties of snapdragons and 10 types of sunflowers this year. Our plantings are staggered throughout the summer to provide a steady supply of flowers. We are at the mercy of the weather, though, and therefore cannot guarantee any flowers will be available at any particular time.
Two Sisters Garlic - Uses natural growing practices, garlic, flowers, melons, pumpkins, rhubarb, winter squash, and prepicked produce, events at your location (call for info)
23 Clough Tavern Road, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 603-783-4287. Email: twosistersgarlic@hotmail.com. Open: Self-serve Farm Stand open daily 9am - 7 pm. Directions: Depart Canterbury, NH Bear right $North-West$ onto Old Tilton Rd 0.2 mile Turn left to stay on Old Tilton Rd 0.5 mile Bear left $West$ onto Clough Tavern Rd . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 89">Two Sisters Garlic Depart Canterbury, NH Bear right (North-West) onto Old Tilton Rd 0.2 mile Turn left to stay on Old Tilton Rd 0.5 mile Bear left (West) onto Clough Tavern Rd Crops are usually available in July, August, September Personal attention/help is available with a call to. Rhubarb - mid-June. Flowers available late June to first of September. Melons - mid August. Squash & Pumpkins - mid September. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicGarlic Scapes available mid-June. Fresh Garlic available mid-July. Cured Garlic bulbs by the bulb, pound or braids available first of September to December. Garlic Jellies (Red Pepper Garlic, Rosemary Ginger Garlic, Mint Garlic, Simply Garlic) available year round. Garlic Day is in September

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

Sugar - Excellent for baking
Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
Mini - Great for decoration
Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Butter!
Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

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