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Family time at the Farm- Opeing Memorial Day Weekend

Listing of Long Island Farms to visit this season

By V. Garcia May 10, 2021

Windy Acres — Calverton

3810 Middle Country Road
Fresh, red raspberries can be picked off the brambles at Windy Acres Farm starting in July along with raspberries and blueberries. Strawberries are available for u-pick earlier in the season, and the farm offers a variety of peaches, apples, pumpkins, and even vegetables for u-pick during the season. Pick your own is based on availability, so call before your visit or check the farm's Facebook page for times.

Wickham's Fruit Farm — Cutchogue

28700 Main Road
One of the largest farms on the North Fork, Wickham’s Fruit Farm offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cherries in addition to other fruits. U-pick berries begin in June with strawberries and end in August to early September. Stop by the farm stand for apple cider and fresh apple cider donuts. The farm is open for u-pick Monday to Saturday from 10am-3pm.

Seven Ponds Orchard — Water Mill

65 Seven Ponds Road
Ripe raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries can be picked at Seven Ponds Orchards and are sold by the pint. The farm stand sells fresh pies and pastries baked using the farm’s berries. Apple picking starts the last week in August. The farm is open daily from 9am-6pm during the growing season.

Lewin Farms — Calverton

812 Sound Avenue
Lewin Farms was the first pick-your-own farm on Long Island, and it continues the tradition with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Berries are available throughout the summer beginning with strawberries in June. The farm stand offers more local fruits and vegetables picked at peak freshness. The farm is open daily except Tuesdays during picking season from 9am-5pm. Call before your visit for availability. U-pick is cash-only, but there is an ATM on the premises.