Upcoming Fruit Picking
Important berry update:
Raspberries are open with a good supply to pick!
If you have never been berry picking before, give it try. It’s a healthy and fun family activity!
Raspberries are also available at the farm market most days. We do our best to keep the shelves full. Call ahead if you need a large order – we should be able to pick them for you.
Pick-your-own raspberries are $7/pint. We offer a volume pricing of $5.25/pint when you pick 8 or more pints. Please note: everyone taller than 36″ needs to purchase a container to enter the picking area.
Picking Hours Tuesday – Sunday 9am-1pm (closed Mondays)
Coming Soon: (update 6/13)
Golden Raspberries
We expect to start picking on the last week of June or the first week of July. These are always a fan-favorite. Early birds often scoop them up!
Black Raspberries
We planted a test row of black raspberries two years ago, this will be our first year with a crop. They look great – with a huge crop on them. We should start picking in about a week. Since this is a test-block, we expect to sell them all at the market, no pick-your-own yet. Stay tuned for updates, though! We will see how it goes!
Blackberries
They look amazing – they have gotten a lot of extra attention this spring, and it shows! We expect to open around July 9th. This crop is very weather dependent. Stay tuned for updated info.
Strawberries
We don’t grow June strawberries, BUT we currently have local strawberries at the market. We should have a supply until the first of July or so.
Blueberries
Blueberries open around July 11th. Great looking crop! Price TBD.
Lavender
We should have bunches at the store within a week, with lavender available for cut-your-own around July 9th.
Flowers
We will have flowers for cut-your-own in late July or early August. We have a new area for cutting we just established this year, based on wonderful feedback from 2024.
Peaches
We usually start picking mid-July, and open for pick-your-own in late July. Our trees are very happy and healthy – great crop coming!
Apples
We have new, amazing apples that ripen in late August. It is our second year with them, we are very impressed!
Fall Picking and extended hours begin after labor day!
Updates available by TEXT!
Please text JOIN to 877-237-5979
Pricing
Raspberries – $7/pint or $5.25/pint for 8 or more pints
Please note – every person tall than 36″ must purchase a container before entering the picking areas.
FAQs
IS THERE BIRTHDAY PARTY OR EVENT SPACE AVAILABLE?
We do not currently allow private parties at the farm.
WHEN IS THE ORCHARD OPEN FOR PICKING?
Summer (June-Aug): Tuesday-Sunday 9-1.
Fall(after Labor Day-10-27) : Tuesday-Sunday, 9-5 – We are open Monday for Columbus Day
ARE YOU OPEN IN THE RAIN?
It depends on the severity of the weather. Call the farmstand or check our announcements on the homepage for up-to-the-minute information.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP UP WITH CHANGES AT PICK-YOUR-OWN?
Sign up for our email newsletter to find out what’s being picked each week. Daily changes and announcements are posted on our website and Facebook, or you can call the store staff at (860) 464-7305.
HOW DOES IT WORK? WHERE DO I START?
Upon arriving on our farm, you will be greeted by our staff who can tell you what crops we are picking, how to identify ripe fruit, and where to go in the orchard. You will purchase picking containers before entering the field. Then simply fill you container and bring home to enjoy!
DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN CONTAINERS?
We will supply all picking containers. No outside containers will be permitted.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Our pricing is volume based, but container sizes and prices vary by crop. We offer individual picking containers as well as family pricing in most instances. Maximum group size per picking container may apply.
CAN I BRING MY DOG?
We are animal lovers too, but no pets are allowed in the orchard. We provide a food-safe environment and cannot risk contamination. So unfortunately, dogs are not permitted outside your vehicle. This would violate our GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification for health and sanitation on the farm.
DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
Absolutely. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
CAN I EAT FRUIT WHILE IN THE ORCHARD?
Absolutely no sampling or eating in the field per the CT Department of Agriculture.
HOW SOON BEFORE CLOSING TIME DO I NEED TO ARRIVE?
Please plan on arriving at least 25 minutes before closing time. Allow more time if you are looking to gather a large amount of fruit or a leisurely stay with friends and family.
DO YOU HAVE HAYRIDES?
Yes. We run wagon rides, at no cost, through the orchard on Saturdays and Sundays in September and October.
CAN I SMOKE IN THE ORCHARD?
Holmberg Orchards is a 100% smoke-free environment.
CAN I HAVE MY FAMILY PHOTOS TAKEN IN THE ORCHARD?
We do not allow any professional portrait photography sessions.
