Pick-your-own strawberry fields open on Long Island for 2023 season
Check out these Long Island spots where you can pick your own strawberries. Credit: Randee Daddona
For berry lovers, June is heaven on earth, with red, juicy, sweet berries ripe for the picking at Long Island farms.
At Patty's Bunches and Berries in Mattituck, expect a variety of strawberries that can be picked at different times throughout the season. "As the berries ripen, you'll find some varieties early, middle and late June, because we plant an intentional rotating crop, so there's something for everyone. When June is over, they're pretty much done," says owner Patty Divello. "If you come to pick strawberries, you'll also see peonies and cornflowers growing in the fields to be featured in the upcoming flower season."
You'll find more than 10 varieties of strawberries, including some with a tropical flavor (mango and pineapple undertones) at Golden Earthworm Organic Farm in Riverhead. Berries picked all season can be used for jams and jellies. "We're certified organic on the North Fork, with berries growing for more than 35 years on our property," says owner Maggie Wood. "The crop is right on track and we'll also be offering evening picking hours through 8 p.m. on certain days."
These u-pick locations are open for the season. Remember to call ahead and confirm, as u-pick is always weather dependent.
WHERE TO PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES
Condzella's Farm
OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, starting June 9
FEE $10 per quart
More info Farm stand at Route 25A, Wading River; 631-929-4697, condzellasfarm.com
Glover Farms
OPEN 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
FEE $7 per quart depending the crop
More info 635 Victory Ave., Brookhaven; 631-286-7876, gloverfarmsbrookhaven.org.
Golden Earthworm Organic Farm
OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, closed Sunday; some evening picking on certain days.
FEE $10 per quart Monday through Friday; $12 per quart on Saturday
More info 652 Peconic Bay Blvd., Riverhead; 631-722-3302, goldenearthworm.com, certified organic. Do not bring containers, the farm provides them.
Lewin Farms
OPEN 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesday.
FEE $5.50 per pound
More info 812 Sound Ave., Calverton; 631-929-4327, lewinfarm.com
Patty's Berries and Bunches
OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (last u-pick entrance is at 5:30 p.m.), starting June 7
FEE $8 per person for one quart container. Each picker entering the field must purchase at least one container.
More info 410 Sound Ave., Mattituck; 631-655-7996, pattysberriesandbunches.org
Rottkamp's Fox Hollow Farm
OPEN 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, starting first weekend of June
FEE $7.25 per quart
More info 2287 Sound Ave., Calverton; 631-727-1786, facebook.com
Sound Shore Market
OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through first week of July
FEE $4.99 per pound
More info 5629 Sound Ave., Riverhead; 631-722-4740, bayviewfarmmarket.com
Wickham's Fruit Farm
OPEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5 through June 24
FEE $9 per quart, per person
More info 28700 Main Rd. (Route 25), Cutchogue; 631-734-6441, wickhamsfruitfarm.com
Windy Acres Orchard
OPEN 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
FEE From $8 admission includes a quart container
More info 3810 Middle Country Rd., Calverton; 631-727-4554.
