Pick your own strawberries FAQs

  • It depends on the weather, but we typically open around mid-April. Strawberries start blooming in March, and about six weeks later, the first berries ripen. Sign up for our email list to be the first to know when picking begins!

  • Again, weather plays a big role, but we typically have strawberries from mid-April through the end of May.

  • Yes! If you bring your own container, we’ll tare (weigh) it before you start picking.

    We also provide 1-gallon white plastic baskets ($1 each, holds about 5 lbs of strawberries).

  • We accept:

    ✔️ Cash

    ✔️ Credit/Debit Cards

    ✔️ Apple Pay & Google Pay

    ✔️ Venmo

    ✔️ Checks

  • 🐶 No pets allowed. For food safety and the comfort of all guests, please leave your pets at home.

  • Yes! We have a portable toilet and a handwashing station for your convenience.

  • Possibly! We may have limited amounts of pre-picked berries and other produce available for sale.

  • We’re a small farm with limited parking, and we want every visitor to have:

    • Plenty of ripe berries to pick

    • A relaxing, fun, and safe visit

    Tickets help us manage parking and ensure a great experience for everyone.

  • Nope! In 2024, a new strawberry disease called Neopestalotiopsis (Neo-P) affected nurseries on the East Coast, forcing many farms to shut down. While this disease only affects strawberry plants (not people), it’s persistent in soil and hard to control with conventional chemicals. Some farmers skipped growing strawberries this year due to the uncertainty.

  • I’m not certified organic, but I follow regenerative farming practices without harsh synthetic chemicals. Here’s how I grow my strawberries differently:

    ✅ No fumigation – Instead of killing everything in the soil, I use a three-year crop rotation to naturally break disease cycles.

    ✅ Cover cropping – When a field isn’t in use, I plant cover crops to build organic matter and improve soil health.

    ✅ Proactive disease management – I scout for diseased plants and remove them before issues spread. After rain, I even use a backpack blower to help dry the plants.

  • I rely on two organic-friendly products:

    1. OxiDate – A mix of hydrogen peroxide & peracetic acid (like vinegar + peroxide) that kills pathogens on contact and breaks down into water. Pollinator-safe.

    2. Howler – A probiotic fungicide that works like the good bacteria in your gut. It colonizes leaves and roots, boosting the plant’s immune system against diseases.

    Are these 100% effective? No. But they allow me to grow strawberries without toxic chemicals that require hazmat suits to apply. This means my berries cost more, but they’re safer for you and the environment.

  • We recommend bringing:

    ✔️ Sunscreen & a hat – The strawberry fields can get hot!

    ✔️ Comfortable shoes – You’ll be walking on uneven ground.

    ✔️ A water bottle – Stay hydrated while picking.

    ✔️ A cooler – If you have a long drive home, a cooler helps keep your berries fresh.

  • Strawberry picking is weather-dependent. If it rains heavily or conditions are unsafe, we may reschedule your ticket for another day. Check our website, email updates, or social media for real-time weather updates.

  • To keep your strawberries fresh:

    1️⃣ Do NOT wash them until you’re ready to eat – Moisture speeds up spoilage.

    2️⃣ Refrigerate them in a breathable container – Store in a shallow bowl or open container lined with paper towels.

    3️⃣ Eat or freeze within a few days – Fresh-picked berries taste best within 2-3 days. If you can’t eat them all, freeze them for later!

  • We allow casual family photos, but professional photography sessions (engagement, maternity, senior portraits, etc.) require prior approval and may have a separate fee. Contact us for details.

  • No, we require advance tickets to manage crowd size and parking. We do not sell tickets at the farm entrance unless we have an open time slot and/or if we had a no show.

  • Yes! While strawberries are the main attraction, we also grow other seasonal fruits and vegetables. Availability changes throughout the season, so check our website or and sign up for our email list to find out what’s ripe for picking.

  • If you’re interested in a school field trip or private group visit, please contact us for details.

  • We ask that you wait until checkout before eating the berries. This helps us accurately weigh your harvest and keep the farm clean.