2024 Western New York State Vegetable U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Vegetable U-Pick Orchards in Western New York State in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for vegetablesthat we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have vegetables orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using theadd a farmform!
Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email themif 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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Chautauqua County
The Blueberry Patch- follow organic methods, blueberries, broad beans, cucumbers, peas, other vegetables, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals 2918 Carpenter Pringle Road, Ashville, NY 14710. Phone: 716 782 4942. Email:Theblueberryman@mail.com. Open: Tuesday thru Sunday 8 Am to 8 Pm; may be closed at 6 Pm on Thursdays. Directions: For a map to our farm, .Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. The Blueberry Patch Facebook page. . Tuesday thru Sunday 8 Am to 8 Pm; (may be closed at 6 Pm on Thursdays). Harvest usually starts the second week in July and runs thru August. We follow organic practices when ever possible. (Not yet certified). U PICK BLUEBERRYS:PER Pound (2019 price): $1.85. Buckets and bags provided for ease of picking. Feel free to bring your own containers but make sure to have them weighed when come to pick. (UPDATED: July 18, 2019, JBS) (UPDATED: July 05, 2011 )
Niagara County
Baker Farm- apples, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, school tours 2100 Youngstown - Lockport Road, Ransomville, NY 14131. Phone: 716-7913440. Email:pbakerfarm@earthlink.net. Open: Friday to Saturday to Sunday Monday 10am to 5pm September 1st to November 1St. Directions: five miles west of Ransomville on route 93 just past Dickersonville Road Ten miles east of Robert Moses Parkway on Route 93 between Porter Center Road and Dickersonville Road. .Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Baker Farm Fax: 716-791-8870. .
Vegetable Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
Pick veggies that are firm and free of blemishes.
Canning, Freezing, Drying, Preserving and more!
Below are links to pages with easy and reliable directions about how to can, preserve, freeze and make other goodies fromveggiess. Some of these require aPressure Cannerto prevent potential spoilage and
food poisoning, due to the low acid content of the food. For others, you
can use awater bath cannerOR aPressure Canner. I've noted what's
required for each, below, following each entry, with W for water bath, P for Pressure canner, and W, P for either may be used!
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form)andwhy you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms. Note: Pumpkin is difficult
to can safely - it is a low acid food, so that rules out open water bath
canning immediately. Pressure canners can be used, but according to the
health authorities (like the National Center for Home Food Preservation)
only if the pumpkin is cubed, rather than mashed. I usually just freeze the
cooked pumpkin! - P