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Strawberry U-Pick Orchards in Vermont in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for strawberries that we know of in this area.
Not all areas of a state have strawberries farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
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Addison County
Full Belly Farm - Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, 686 Davis Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461. Phone: 802-453-3793. Open: May through October 31, farm stand is open for in-person shopping daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Full Belly Farm Facebook page. Click here for our Facebook page . Typical harvest dates: Strawberries mid June through mid July; Blueberries mid July through mid August; Raspberries July-early August. Call or check our Facebook or Instagram pages to see current updates on picking conditions Note: Formerly known as Norris Berry Farm. (UPDATED: July 10, 2020 JBS)
Scott's Greenbush Gardens - Strawberries 79 Quaker Street, N. Ferrisburg, VT 05473. Phone: 802-425-2370. Open: mid-June to mid-July. Click here for a map and directions. . Greenbush Road, N.Ferrisburg
Caledonia County
Chandler Pond Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, strawberries, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals 528 Burroughs Road, South Wheelock, VT 05851. Phone: 802 626 9460. Email: info@chandlerpondfarm.com. Open: Tuesday through Sunday, from 8 am to 7 pm; see our website and facebook page for current products,. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. Chandler Pond Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (917) 582-9177Fax: (917) 582-9177 We are certified organic for all crops! CSA.
Adam's Berry Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries 985 Bingham Brook, East Charlotte, VT 05445. Phone: (802) 578-9093. Email: adam@adamsberryfarm.com. Open: all summer We offer a berry from June through October. Directions: Located at Burlington\'s Intervale just past Gardener\'s Supply. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Starting in June the strawberries mature, followed by the blueberries and raspberries until frostLocated at Burlington's Intervale just past Gardener's Supply. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Certified ORGANIC Certified ORGANIC. Typical harvest dates are Strawberries from Early June to late June, Raspberries from Late June to late July; Blueberries from Late July to late August and Raspberries from Late August to frost. (UPDATED: July 20, 2020 JBS)
Brigante's Farm Stand - strawberries & tomatoes 682 Malletts Bay Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446. Phone: 802-655-0187. Open: There are reports they have closed; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were June 15 thru October 31. Click here for a map and directions. Brigante's Farm Stand Malletts Bay Ave between Colchester Bay and Winooski. Pick your own . Also pre-picked Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, pumpkins
Chamberlin's Garden & Farm Market - strawberries 97 River Road, Underhill, VT 05489. Phone: 802-899-3569. Email: chamberlinsfarm@gmail.com. Open: late June thru October 31. Click here for a map and directions. Chamberlin's Garden & Farm Market One mile from Route 15, east on River Rd toward Underhill Center) Pick your own . Also pre-picked , vegetables, pumpkins, flowers.
Paul Mazza's Fruit & Vegetable Stand - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, homegrown peaches, vegetables, pumpkins 135 Poor Farm Road, Colchester, VT 05446. Phone: (802) 879-0102. Open: Early June-October 31. Click here for a map and directions.
Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand - blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (black), strawberries, 182 River Rd, Essex, VT 05452. Phone: 802-879-3760. Email: paulmazzasfarmstand@gmail.com. Open: from early June until Halloween; Hours of operation change with the season; See our website for more info. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand Picking updates: Click here for picking updates
Sam Mazza Farm Market - strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins, corn maze 277 Lavigne Road, Colchester, VT 05446. Phone: 802-655-3440. Email: smazzafarms@comcast.net. Open: year round. Click here for a map and directions. . Email Exit 16 off I-89, head north on Route 7, 1 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Blakely Road. Go 1 1/2 miles, take left after bridge onto Lavigne Road. U-pick strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins. ALL DATES ARE APPROXIMATE & WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CALL FOR CURRENT PICKING INFO. OR VISIT US ON FACEBOOK FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION. STRAWBERRIES JUNE. BLUEBERRIES JULY - AUGUST. RASPBERRIES JULY - AUGUST. PUMPKINS (WEEKENDS ONLY) LAST WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER TO THE THIRD WEEKEND OF OCTOBER.
Sweet Roots Farm & Market - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Spring, black), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday parties 4702 Ethan Allen Highway, Charlotte, VT 05445. Phone: 802-425-3652. Email: market@sweetrootsvt.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Sweet Roots Farm & Market - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates Click here for their Facebook page. The Charlotte Berry Farm is a family friendly berry farm with a variety of berries including strawberries, raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries and pumpkins. Please come and visit the farm to pick-your-own berries, enjoy creemees made with farm fresh berries, enjoy the scenery and bring a camera to capture that precious photo of a child with berry juice all over his or her face! We would love to meet you, come on into our farm stand! (UPDATED: July 20, 2012, by a visitor) Comments from a visitor on July 20, 2012: "We stopped as we were driving through the area. We saw the sign and turned in to see a band playing and people dancing and having fun, playing games. I thought the orchard was in great condition, easily marked with the different kinds of berries. they also had delicious chocolate chip and blueberry cookies!! This is hours from our home but I would make a point to stop back again next season."
Franklin County
Green Wind Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, strawberries 1345 Northrop Road, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450. Phone: 802-933-4592. Click here for a map and directions. . Pick your own organic strawberries mid-June-mid-July, also milk, maple syrup.
River Berry Farm - Certified Organic, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, porta-potties 191 Goose Pond Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454. Phone: (802) 849-6853. Email: riverberryfarm@comcast.net. Open: Mid June - Early July, daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: 191 Goose Pond Road, Fairfax, VT 05454. We are Certified naturally grown for all . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. River Berry Farm Facebook page. cropsThe organic strawberries are available as pick-your-own and pre-picked starting about the third week in June through the first week in July. Organic fall-bearing raspberries mid-August through September. We are certified organic for all crops! is a family owned, organic small fruit and vegetable farm operating in Fairfax, Vermont since 1992. We are Jane Sorensen, David Marchant and our children, Huck and Ada, along with our great crew. We grow 50 acres of vegetables, 3 acres of strawberries, 1-1/2 acres of raspberries, 18,000 square feet of greenhouse crops and 100 layer chickens(UPDATED: November 23, 2020)
Grand Isle County
Pomykala Vegetable Farm - strawberries 197 East Shore Road N, Grand Isle, VT 05458. Phone: 802-372-5157. Email: info@pomykalafarm.com. Open: May - October; U-pick strawberries are usually available mid to late June. Directions: Go one mile north on US Route 2 past the Grand Isle Elementary School, and turn right on Faywood Road. Follow the signs to East Shore Rd and the Farm. Payment: cash, personal check, or Master CardVisa. Feel free to bring your own container or use one of ours. Berries are big, beautiful, and most importantly - tasty! We hope to get two full weeks for pick your own, and three weekends. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, personal check, or Master Card/Visa. Pomykala Vegetable Farm Facebook page. . Alternate phone: 802-363-3369 Go one mile north on US Route 2 past the Grand Isle Elementary School, and turn right on Faywood Road. Follow the signs to East Shore Rd and the FarmFeel free to bring your own container or use one of ours. Berries are big, beautiful, and most importantly - tasty! We hope to get two full weeks for pick your own, and three weekends. Pomykala Farm has been in operation since 1977, with 70 acres of land on beautiful Lake Champlain. Products available include a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs from May through October. Pick your own are offered mid to late June. Home farm stand open May through October, 8 am to 8 pm daily. Current field status will be updated on the home page. Expect 2-3 weeks of berries for Pick Your Own. Field status changes frequently, and sometimes we have to close in order to let the berries ripen We are also vendors at the Burlington Farmers Market, South Hero Farmers Market, and Grand Isle Farmers Market. (UPDATED: June 11, 2012, from a visitor, and their website)
Lamoille County
Valley Dream Farm - Certified Organic, flowers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, school tours 5901 Pleasant Valley Rd, Cambridge, VT 05444. Phone: 802-644-6598. Email: valleydream@wildblue.net. Open: Seasonal. Directions: see web site. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Valley Dream Farm Facebook page. Fax: 802-644-2213 Farmstand open Daily 10am to 6pm June thru October, Strawberries available Father's Day thru July, Bulk and Pre-orders arranged by phone. We are certified organic for all crops! NOFA and USDA organic certified products. Comments from a visitor on September 08, 2008: "Loved the strawberries, "
Orange County
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center - Certified Organic, apples, blueberries, strawberries, carving pumpkins, flowers, Local honey from within 50 miles, U-pick and already picked, farm market, bakery, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here, CSA, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours 225 Pavillion Road, East Thetford, VT 05043. Phone: (802) 785-4737. Email: growing@cedarcirclefarm.org. Open: Call for current hours. Directions: From I-91: Take Exit 14 for Thetford. Turn east on Route 113, and follow 1 mi. to end of road. Turn right on Route 5. After the gas station, bear left at the Cedar Circle sign onto Pavilion Road. The farmstand is 14 mi. on left, past the yellow house. | From NorwichHanover: Go north on Route 5, approximately 9 mi. After the large red barn on right, look for a VT road sign for Cedar Circle Farm. Turn right across railroad tracks onto Pavilion Road. The farm is approximately 34 mi. down, on right. - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, All credit cards, ApplePay. Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFrom I-91: Take Exit 14 for Thetford. Turn east on Route 113, and follow 1 mi. to end of road. Turn right on Route 5. After the gas station, bear left at the Cedar Circle sign onto Pavilion Road. The farmstand is 1/4 mi. on left, past the yellow house. | From Norwich/Hanover: Go north on Route 5, approximately 9 mi. After the large red barn on right, look for a VT road sign for Cedar Circle Farm. Turn right across railroad tracks onto Pavilion Road. The farm is approximately 3/4 mi. down, on right Strawberries mid to late June; Flowers from July 5 to early September; Blueberries from mid or late July to August; Apples from September to October; Pumpkins in October;. We are certified organic for all crops! Click here for our Instagram page. (UPDATED: January 23, 2023)A visitor writes on July 06, 2013: "absolutely love it, has sandbox for kids and coffee cafe too. They offer organic farming, homemade items made in farmhouse kitchen, cooking/gardening classes, fathers day festival, strawberry festival, pumpkin festival and tomato festival "
Berry Creek Farm - Certified Organic, strawberries, raspberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs 1342 Vt Route 100, Westfield, VT 05874. Phone: 802-744-2406. Email: berrycreekfarmvt@comcast.net. Open: Same farm stand hours, middle - end of June to middle of July. Directions: South end of village, 1342 Vt Route 100. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Berry Creek Farm Facebook page. Pick-your-own strawberries from middle-end of June to middle of July. We are certified organic for all crops!
Washington County
Cabot Smith Farm - strawberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food 412 Smith Rd, Cabit, VT 05647. Phone: (802) 424-3083. Email: cabotchristmastrees@juno.com. Open: See our website for current hours:. Directions: Need Help Finding the Farm? Cabot Smith Farm is Located at 412 Smith Road Cabot. From the Center of Cabot: Take Whittier Hill Road for 1.2 Miles and make a sharp left onto Smith Road and drive .4 miles to the end of the road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Strawberries are Harvested from the Last Week of June to Mid July(ADDED: June 11, 2017)
Hartshorn Farm & Amy's Organic Flowers - blueberries, raspberries (red), strawberries, 54 Quarry Road Route 100, Waitsfield, VT 05673. Phone: 802-279-8054. Email: davehartshorn@gmavt.net. Open: Monday through Sunday from 8am until dark; Not available during rain. Directions: From Route 89, take the Waterbury exit, take a right off the exit ramp and proceed through downtown Waterbury. Take a right at the sign for Waitsfield. Follow that road all the way until it intersects with Route 100. Take a right onto Route 100. The farm is about 12 a mile from that point on the right. Pass Small Dog Electronics on the left, and the Wilder Farm Inn. There are two farm stand buildings with red roofs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 802-922-1832 From Route 89, take the Waterbury exit, take a right off the exit ramp and proceed through downtown Waterbury. Take a right at the sign for Waitsfield. Follow that road all the way until it intersects with Route 100. Take a right onto Route 100. The farm is about 1/2 a mile from that point on the right. Pass Small Dog Electronics on the left, and the Wilder Farm Inn. There are two farm stand buildings with red roofs We are also vendors at the Waitsfield Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. We have an organic cut flower CSA, and a produce CSA. See our website for more details.
Legare Farm Market (Barre) - strawberries 535 US Route 302, Barre, VT 05641. Phone: 802-476-5037. Open: April 15 thru December 24. Directions: Rte 302, Barre-Montpelier Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own at Calais. Also pre-picked blueberries, raspberries, , vegetables, pumpkins.
Legare Farm Stand (N. Montpelier) - strawberries PO Box 50, N. Montpelier, VT 05666. Phone: 802-454-7784. Open: April 30 thru October 31. Directions: Route 14, Calais. . Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own . Also pre-picked blueberries, raspberries, , vegetables, pumpkins.
Strawberry
Strawberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
In the U.S. strawberries typically peak during April in Florida and Texas,
May in the deep South, and in early June in middle sections and later June in the
far North and Canada. Keep in mind that crops are ready at various times of the
month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce
good local strawberries, producers depend on ideal spring weather conditions.
Before you leave to go to the farm:
Always call before you go to the farm - strawberries 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!
Leave
early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed
for strawberries, 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
strawberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries.
Plastic
dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good
containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
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.
Tips on How to Pick Strawberries
Grasp the stem just above the berry between the
forefinger and the thumbnail and pull with a slight twisting motion.
With the stem broken about one-half inch from
the berry, allow it to roll into the palm of your hand.
Repeat these operations using both hands until
each holds 3 or 4 berries.
Carefully place - don't throw - the fruit into
your containers. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack
the berries down.
General Picking Tips
Whether you pick strawberries from your garden or at
a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Be careful that your feet and knees do not
damage plants or fruit in or along the edge of the row.
Pick only the berries that are fully red. Part
the leaves with your hands to look for hidden berries ready for harvest.
To help the farmers, also remove from the plants
berries showing rot, sunburn, insect injury or other defects and place them
between the rows behind you. If they are left in the plants, the rot will
quickly spread to other berries.
Berries to be used immediately may be picked any
time, but if you plan to hold the fruit for a few days, try to pick in the
early morning or on cool, cloudy days. Berries picked during the heat of the
day become soft, are easily bruised and will not keep well.
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunshine 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. Strawberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for two or three, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few
days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor
and tends to shrivel.
For interesting and fun strawberry facts and
trivia from the California Strawberry Commission,
click
here!
When you get home
DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them. Washing
makes them more prone to spoiling.
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting
berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash and cut the caps
(green tops) off the others and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make
jam right away) See this
page about how to freeze strawberries.
If you like the strawberries you picked, ask the farm what variety they
planted, and not the weather conditions the week or two before. The flavor
of a strawberry is affected by the variety, the weather and the degree of
ripeness when picked.
Picking the best strawberries:
Select firm, fully red berries. Strawberries DO NOT continue ripen after
they are picked! In the photo, only the berry on the far right is
completely ripe.
Strawberry festivals: Most areas that grow strawberries have a strawberry festival, at which you
can taste all kinds of fresh strawberry foods, pies, jams, cakes - and most
commonly, fresh strawberry shortcake. To find out where and when there
is one near you, see this
page for a list of strawberry festivals, sorted by state!
Strawberries measurements: government agriculture
websites tell us that 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups and is about the
same as 1 liter and 1 quart of fresh strawberries weighs 1 lbs to 1.25 lbs (or
450 to 600 g).
Of course, the weight
varies on variety and weather conditions. 1 quart is normally
enough for 4
servings, although I'll admit my son can eat 1 pint by himself!
How much to pick? In general, 1 quart of fresh, whole, just-picked strawberries =
approximately 3.5 cups hulled, whole berries. In other words, removing
the caps/hulls and the occasional mushy berry means you lose 1/4 cup to 1/2 (it depends how much fruit you remove with the hull) or
about 7 to 12% of every quart you pick.
One cup of strawberries contains only about 50 calories
U-pick strawberries are much healthier than store-bought. Consumer
reports says store bought strawberries have so many pesticide and fungicide
residues on they, that they don't recommend you eat them at all!
U-pick strawberry farms typically sell berries by the
pound. 1 lbs of fresh strawberries is about 2/3 of a quart.
It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to pick a quart, if the berries
are reasonably plentiful
The strawberry plant adapts to wide variety of soil conditions, but does
not tolerate drought well, and the berries quickly rot if the weather is
rainy. For this reason, the plants are usually grown on raised beds through
plastic mulch!
Cultivation of strawberries began in Europe in the 1300's, but the berry
only became very popular in the early 1900's in California.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase
as strawberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a
couple of days in the refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just
wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much
air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of
this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
Strawberries were originally called strewberries because the fruit was
'strewn' amongst the leaves of the plant.
California is king of strawberry productions because: California
produces 75 percent of the nation's strawberry crops; one billion pounds
of strawberries each year. If all the strawberries produced in
California in one year were laid berry to berry, they would go around
the world 15 times. Each acre of land in California in strawberry
production produces an average of 21 tons of strawberries annually, with
a total of 23,000 acres of strawberries planted in California each year.
More conversions
1 pint (2 cups) of fresh whole strawberries
= about 8 oz (1/2 lb) of strawberries
= 2.25 cups of sliced strawberries
= 1
cup pureed strawberries
= 12-14 large strawberries
2 quarts of fresh strawberries are needed for a 9" pie
A 10 oz package of frozen berries is about the same as 1 cup of sliced
fresh strawberries