U-Pick Farms in New Jersey

Alstede Farms operates a broad pick-your-own program that changes from late spring through fall. The Chester property also has a farm store, food, wagon transportation, animals, and family activities.

Field admission or reservations may be required, and the open crops can change during the day as ripe produce is picked. Review the farm’s current harvest update before leaving.

Terhune Orchards offers seasonal picking at its Cold Soil Road farm and at a separate apple orchard nearby. The farm also operates a market and hosts agricultural events.

The active crop determines which property visitors should use. Apple picking takes place at 13 Van Kirk Road, so confirm the location as well as the crop schedule before driving out.

Demarest Farms runs distinct peach, apple, and pumpkin-picking periods in Bergen County. A farm market and bakery provide another reason to stop after the field or orchard.

Pick-your-own visits are ticketed, and advance reservations may be required. Confirm which crop is active and whether the ticket includes a hayride or other access.

Battleview Orchards has a long fruit-picking calendar that moves from spring berries and cherries into summer stone fruit, fall apples, and pumpkins. Its country store sits across the road from the fields.

Opening dates and daily hours depend on ripening, weather, and how quickly visitors clear a field. Check the orchard’s update before making the trip to Freehold.

Hickory Corner Farm continues the former Lee Turkey Farm’s pick-your-own tradition with fruit, vegetables, and sweet corn available during the growing season.

Admission applies to visitors age 3 and older, and the available crop depends on the day’s harvest. Review the farm update before arriving with a particular fruit or vegetable in mind.

Giamarese Farm & Orchards opens fields and orchards for seasonal picking from spring into fall. Its market sells produce grown on the East Brunswick property.

Ripe crops and picking hours can change quickly, especially after busy days or poor weather. Check the farm’s current notice before traveling.

Von Thun Farms’ South Brunswick location has multiple picking periods for berries, apples, and pumpkins. Family activities operate during parts of the year alongside the fields.

Field admission, picking containers, and weekday schedules differ by crop. The pick-your-own fields are generally closed Mondays, but visitors should confirm the current notice.

The Warren County Von Thun location follows its own crop calendar, moving through berries, peaches, apples, flowers, and pumpkins as the growing season advances.

Crop supply and field hours can vary by day. Use the Washington farm’s update rather than information for the South Brunswick location when planning.

Melick’s Califon Orchards offers summer and fall fruit picking in an orchard setting, followed by pumpkins later in the harvest calendar. Wagon rides may operate on selected weekends.

Crop dates are approximate and can move with the weather. Confirm availability, orchard hours, and any wagon schedule before visiting.

Johnson’s Corner Farm uses wagon rides to carry visitors to changing pick-your-own fields. The Medford property also has a market, bakery, animal area, and family attractions.

Harvest dates may shift by a week or more from early estimates. Check what is picking now, whether a ticket is required, and which wagon schedule applies.