2024 Long Island, New York Pea U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pea U-Pick Orchards in Long Island, New York 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.

Suffolk County

• >Krupski's Vegetable & Pumpkin Farm - U-pick peas and sugar snap peas, tomatoes, pumpkins and peppers
  38030 Route 25, Peconic, NY 11958. Phone: 631-734-6847. Email: kelloggrox@hotmail.com. Open: mid July to 1st frost. Directions: Take the Long Island Expressway \(Rte. 495\) to exit 73 \(last exit\). Continue east on Rte. 58 which becomes Rte. 25. From the exit it is approximately 16 miles to Peconic. We are on the south side of the road at the "Peconic" sign across from Pindar Vineyards. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Alternate phone: 631-734-7841. . 8 am to 7 pm, Daily, About June-November. U-pick peas and sugar snap peas June-early July; Tomatoes and peppers approx. mid-July; u-pick pumpkins from vine, corn maze, hayrides, haunted barn, haunted hayrides in October; farm fresh produce at all times. Take the Long Island Expressway (Rte. 495) to exit 73 (last exit). Continue east on Rte. 58 which becomes Rte. 25. From the exit it is approximately 16 miles to Peconic. We are on the south side of the road at the "Peconic" sign across from Pindar Vineyards. Lenny Bruno Farms - eggplant, pumpkins, peppers, tomatoes, other vegetables, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area7740 Wading River Road, Manorville, NY 11949. Phone: 631-591-3592. Fax: 631-591-3594. farmstand@lennybrunofarms.com. at the corner of exit 69 off the LIE and Wading River Road. Please call 631-591-3592 for help. We are considering doing pick your own strawberries so Email us if you are interested. Our pick your own generally starts early-mid August and includes bell peppers, long hots, cheese peppers, hot cherry peppers, sweet cherry peppers, fryers, white peppers, plum tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, black eggplant, little finger eggplant, flat beans and fall pumpkins. In the Fall, our pumpkin fields are inviting to children of all ages. This season also brings cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, the fall squashes, cabbage and potatoes! See comments about this farm here!
• May's Farm Stand - strawberries, peas, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, string beans and eggplant
  6361 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792. Phone: 631-929-6654. Email: info@maysfarmny.com. Open: 9 am to 6 pm, daily May-October. Directions: Mays Farm is located on Rt. 25A in Wading River, about 1 mile east of William Floyd Parkway. Take the LIE \(Rt. 495\) to exit 68 William Floyd Parkway north , or take Sunrise Highway to exit 58 north William Floyd Parkway. Go north on William Floyd Parkway to the end \(RT. 25A\) Turn right on Rt. 25A and we are one mile up on the right hand side. U-pick strawberries in late May and June; and peas start in late June; peppers, tomatoes, string beans and eggplant August and September; fresh farm produce, call to confirm. Come and spend a few hours at the farm with your family. Go out into our pumpkin patch and find the perfect pumpkin. We offer tractor drawn hayrides and challenge you to try to find your way through May\'s Amazing Corn Maze. In our fields, we grow many varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, melons, cucumbers, squash, string beans, pumpkins, and much more. We sell these at our farm stand 7 days a week, as well as at two local farmers markets from July through October. One of these is located in Port Jefferson, at the ferry parking lot on Thursdays from 10-4. The other is in Patchogue, on Montauk Highway, 500 feet west of RT. 112. This market is located in the 7-11 parking lot, on the north side of the street on Fridays from 8-1. We accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program Checks, as well as cash, at both farmers markets. In June we . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
  May's Farm Stand Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 631-965-3391. . Mays Farm is located on Rt. 25A in Wading River, about 1 mile east of William Floyd Parkway. Take the LIE (Rt. 495) to exit 68 William Floyd Parkway north , or take Sunrise Highway to exit 58 north William Floyd Parkway. Go north on William Floyd Parkway to the end (RT. 25A) Turn right on Rt. 25A and we are one mile up on the right hand side. U-pick strawberries in late May and June; and peas start in late June; peppers, tomatoes, string beans and eggplant August and September; fresh farm produce, call to confirm. Come and spend a few hours at the farm with your family. Go out into our pumpkin patch and find the perfect pumpkin. We offer tractor drawn hayrides and challenge you to try to find your way through May's Amazing Corn Maze. In our fields, we grow many varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, melons, cucumbers, squash, string beans, pumpkins, and much more. We sell these at our farm stand 7 days a week, as well as at two local farmers markets from July through October. One of these is located in Port Jefferson, at the ferry parking lot on Thursdays from 10-4. The other is in Patchogue, on Montauk Highway, 500 feet west of RT. 112. This market is located in the 7-11 parking lot, on the north side of the street on Fridays from 8-1. We accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program Checks, as well as cash, at both farmers markets. In June we open our fields for Strawberry and Sweet Pea Picking In October, we feature Pumpkin Picking, along with a corn maze, hayrides, pony rides and much more.
  Comments from a visitor on June 13, 2011: "After calling both May's and Lewin's, I found that neither farm is offering pick-your-own strawberries this year, although May's is selling strawberries at their stand. The Milk Pail Farm and Orchard - pick-your-own apples, wagon rides, pumpkinsMMontauk Highway Between Water Mill & Bridgehampton, NY. Phone: 631-537-2565. freshmarket@milk-pail.com. The U-Pick Apple & Pumpkin Farm is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (after Labor Day) from 10am to 5:30pm throughout September and October. Some of our apple varieties are: Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Cameo, Jonagold, Empire, Mutsu, Stayman, & Idared. Click here to see all apples we have throughout the season. Sorry, we do not have public restrooms. Dogs are no longer allowed on the farm. Click here for a map; from the Long Island Expressway: Heading East on 495 take exit 70 (Manorville) to Route 111, At the end of Route 111 follow onto Rte 27 (Sunrise Highway/Montauk Highway), Follow Route 27 East through the towns of Southampton and Water Mill, After passing through Water Mill look for The Milk Pail on the left side of the highway about 1 1/2 miles, Immediately after The Milk Pail make a right onto Mecox Road, Follow Mecox Road about 1 1/4 miles to the "T", At the "T" make a left and follow the signs and make a right onto Horsemill Lane. Pick your own apples from our trees and pumpkins from the vine. We grow over twenty apple varieties throughout the months of September and October. Our dwarf apples trees are the perfect height for all ages. Select your own great Halloween pumpkins from our patch filled with all sizes, shapes and colors. We grow pumpkins from Minis to 150 pounds plus! We have over 60 different varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds all grown on site. We also serve coffee, hot cider and other treats from our Fresh Market. Check the top of our website for important announcements, closures, extensions and apple varieties available for picking. We only offer apples, pumpkins and squash we grow and YES, you do pick the apples from our trees. See comments about this farm here! Patty's Berries & Bunches- Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), strawberries, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours4410 Sound Avenue, Mattituck, 11951, Mattituck, NY 11952. Phone: 631 298 4679. Alternate Phone: 631 655 7996. pattysberriesandbunches@gmail.com. Seven Days a week from 9 am to 6 pm; You Pick ends at 5:30 pm. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. From New York City and points west: Take the LIE (495) east to exit 71. Take a left on Edwards Avenue and continue North (straight) for 3.8 miles. Take a right on Sound Avenue. Continue East on Sound Avenue for 10 miles. From Orient, Greenport and points east: Travel west on Route 48 to our Sound Avenue Mattituck location (approximately 25 miles from Orient Point). Strawberries (June), Blueberries (July/August), Raspberries (July, Middle August), Blackberries (August), Fall Raspberries (Late August/September), Fresh Cut Bunches (June/September). We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Patty's Berries & Bunches Facebook page. U-Pick: and ready picked; Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries. Flowers: Peonies, Dahlias, Sunflowers, Ornamental and more, also available for weddings and Events. Produce Stand: Seasonal Ice Cream, Cider, Baked Goods, Honey, Jams and more. New Activities: Yard ART, Tours, Live Music and a Variety of Classes. See comments about this farm here!

 

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