2024 Southeast Massachusetts Pea U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pea U-Pick Orchards in Southeast Massachusetts in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for peas that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have peas orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if 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!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Barnstable County

• Tony Andrews Farm - pick your own Strawberries, Peas, Corn, Tomatoes, pumpkins
  394 Old Meetinghouse Road, East Falmouth, MA 2536. Phone: 508-548-4717. Email: tonyandrewsfarm@comcast.net. Open: 7 days a week from June through October 31st from 10AM to 6PM. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, check, MasterCard and visa. 15/Tony Andrews Farm . Rest rooms are available as well as use of picnic area. We have a corn maze, petting zoo Hay rides, Annual tomato and corn festival. Pumpkin picking in field everyday 7 days a week September through October 31st. Educational tours, scout troops with camp fire at the picnic area, school groups and Hay rides available as well as House of Horrors. Fall decorations to choose from; corn stalks, hay bales, gourds, Indian corn, mini pumpkins, speckled swans and of course wide variety of pumpkins to choose from.

Bristol County

• Four Town Farm - Raspberries, strawberries, peas, flowers, pumpkins, hay rides, .
  90 George Street, Seekonk, MA . Phone: 508- 336-5587. Open: 9-5pm depending on availability, June to November. Directions: From 195, take exit 1 and follow Route 6 east to Cumberland Farms, turn right onto Warren Ave. for one half mile then bear right at fork onto George St. Our \Pick Your Own\" \(PYO\) season begins in early June with strawberries. We have tractor rides out to the field in the mornings and they are """. Click here for a map and directions.
  Four Town Farm Facebook page. . From 195, take exit 1 and follow Route 6 east to Cumberland Farms, turn right onto Warren Ave. for one half mile then bear right at fork onto George St. Our "Pick Your Own" (PYO) season begins in early June with strawberries. We have tractor rides out to the field in the mornings and they are open until the evening or until they are picked out. About the same time, we have PYO peas. For those of you that have never had a fresh pea, let me tell you they are even better than the strawberries. The PYO flower garden opens around the end of June and continues until a hard frost, sometime in September. PYO raspberries come next toward the end of July and continue until mid September. Facebook page. To wrap out the season we have PYO pumpkins. Again, the tractor will take you out to the field, drop you off at the start of a small corn maize, and pick you up after you have selected a pumpkin.
• The Silverbrook Farm - beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs or spices, melons, onions, other berries, peas, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, black), rhubarb, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  934 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 2743. Phone: 774-202-1027. Email: thesilverbrookfarm@gmail.com. Open: STORE HOURS MAY - August 2011 SILVERBROOK COUNTRY STORE SEASON OPENING - May 28 Thursday, 2011 Saturday - 9am to 3pm Sunday - 9am to 2pm September 2011 Saturday - 9am to 4pm Sunday - 9am to 4pm October 2011 Tuesday through Friday - 9am to 1pm CLOSED Monday Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 4pm Farm HOURS September 2011 BEGINNING September 17, 2011 am to SILVERBROOK FALL OPENING Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4pm October 2011 Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  The Silverbrook Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 617-834-5567. . STORE HOURS MAY - August 2011 SILVERBROOK COUNTRY STORE SEASON OPENING - May 28 Thursday, 2011 Saturday - 9am to 3pm Sunday - 9am to 2pm September 2011 Saturday - 9am to 4pm Sunday - 9am to 4pm October 2011 Tuesday through Friday - 9am to 1pm (CLOSED Monday) Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 4pm Farm HOURS September 2011 BEGINNING September 17, 2011 am to SILVERBROOK FALL OPENING Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4pm October 2011 Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4pm.

Plymouth County

• C. N. Smith Farm Inc. - apples, blueberries, nectarines, peas, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  325 South Street, East Bridgewater, MA 2333. Phone: 508-378-2270. Email: cnsmithfarm@gmail.com. Open: Apple PYO Days, Wednesday to Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm; Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, PYO Days, Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm; Peaches PYO Days, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm; August. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  C. N. Smith Farm Inc. Facebook page. . Strawberries June 10 to July 4 Blueberries July and August Raspberries August and September Peaches August Apples September 8 to October 15; Harvest Hoedown Columbus day weekend, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11 am to 4 pm; Hallowlantern Night time Hayride, October Call for Times 508 to 378 to 2270. C.N. Smith Farm Facebook page. Strawberry festival, Fathers Day Weekend. Corn festival, Second weekend in August. Harvest Hoedown, Columbus Day Weekend, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Hallowlantern Night time Hayrides, Two weeks before Halloween Call for Times For PYO Crops Please Call before you come for current conditions pricing and times.
• C&C Reading Farm, LLC - beans, blueberries, flowers, herbs or spices, other citrus, peas, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, birthday parties, school tours
  175 East Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 2379. Phone: 781-293-6144. Email: farmgirl@ccreadingfarm.com. Open: Monday thru Friday 10 am to 6:30 Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6:30. Directions: For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  C&C Reading Farm, LLC Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 339-933-1714. Fax: 339-933-1993. . C and C Reading Farm Facebook page. Corn maze is open from mid-September through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. C&C Reading Farm (formerly Billingsgate Farm) is a real farm, producing over 90% of our own quality produce, organically and traditionally grown. We also offer u-pick berries and pumpkins and outdoor fun during the fall including corn maze, wagon rides, and other games and activities (UPDATED: December 18, 2016)

 

Pea Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Peas (English, Snap peas, Snow Peas, Crowder Peas, etc.) are very easy to grow.  They thrive even in poor soil. In fact, as a legume, pea plants are able to take nitrogen from the air and fix it in nodules in their roots with bacteria to enrich the soil. Whether you grow them yourself or pick them at a PYO farm, or buy them at the market, they're available fresh almost everywhere.

Here's what to look for!

English peas

Pick English Peas when the pod is full and green and the peas are still tender and sweet. Test for maturity frequently by picking a couple of pods and examining them for firmness. Harvest the Chinese and snow peas, which are eaten pod and all, when the pods are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long and the peas are about the size of BB's. The pods are usually picked 5 to 7 days after flowering.

 

Snap Peas - aka, edible-podded peas

Similar to English peas, except the pod itself is also sweet and tender, like the peas inside.

Snow peas, aka Chinese peas

Like snap peas, the pod is edible, except you want to pick them while they are still flat, before the pod starts to swell with peas inside. Harvest Chinese and snow peas, which are eaten pod and all, when the pods are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long and the peas are about the size of BB's.

Specialty Peas

There are many varieties, like purple hulled peas, crowder peas, black-eyed- peas. Each has their followers!

 

When are peas available?

Peas are a cool, even cold weather crop, and can tolerate frost and cold soil. In the U.S. Peas typically peak during February (in the Deep South) through October in the North. Peak season is February through June before the weather gets hot.  Some farms plant a Fall crop too, as they only take 45 to 60 days from the time the seed is planted!

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call before you go to the farm - it's hard to pick in a muddy field!
2. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Peas, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
3. Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem while the weather is still cool, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick Peas from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Look for Peas that are :

1. firm
2. Bright green (not yellowish!)
3. smooth, shiny pods, not wrinkly on the surface - that's an old or dried out pea.
4. The Peas in the photo at right are, from left:
   - old and yellowing,
   - overripe and lumpy; and
   - dried out and damaged.
5. Avoid placing the picked Peas in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. I prefer to bring a cooler with ice in it. Peas may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days
6. It is best to shell English peas and either freeze them or use them promptly.

When you get home

1. Put them in the vegetable crisper in the fridge, in a loose plastic bag.
2. Now, get ready to can or freeze the extra Peas - It is VERY easy! Click on the links for easy instructions.
   • How to can Peas
   • How to freeze English peas, Crowder peas and other shelled peas
   • How to freeze snap peas and snow peas
3. Pea shellers - simple inexpensive devices to quickly shell English peas
    

1. 
2. The Peas in the photo at right are, from left:
   - old and yellowing,
   - overripe and lumpy; and
   - dried out and damaged.
3. Avoid placing the picked Peas in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. I prefer to bring a cooler with ice in it. Peas may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days
4. It is best to shell English peas and either freeze them or use them promptly.

When you get home

1. Put them in the vegetable crisper in the fridge, in a loose plastic bag.
2. Now, get ready to can or freeze the extra Peas - It is VERY easy! Click on the links for easy instructions.
   • How to can Peas
   • How to freeze English peas, Crowder peas and other shelled peas
   • How to freeze snap peas and snow peas
3. Pea shellers - simple inexpensive devices to quickly shell English peas
    

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers