2025 Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia Pea U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pea U-Pick Orchards in Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for peas that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have peas farms 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.

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Hampshire County

• Seeds of Grace Acres - SQE Organic, apples, Asian pears, blackberries, blueberries, figs, melons, pears, Asian pears, pawpaws, peaches, persimmons, plums, red raspberries red, strawberries, other berries, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, pickling cucumbers, slicing cucumbers, lettuce or salad greens, okra, onions, snap peas (edible pod), snow peas (flat edible pod), blackeye peas, hot peppers, sweet peppers, carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, Heirloom tomatoes, paste or Roma tomatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, sunflowers, concessions or refreshment stand, picnic area, porta-potties, WiFi is available, Cell service cell phones work here, face painting, Inflatables or Bounce house, ziplines, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  178 Crestview Mountain Rd, Augusta, WV 26704. Phone: (681) 231-1518. Email: seedsofgraceacres@gmail.com. Open: Call for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, All credit cards.
  Seeds of Grace Acres Facebook page. We use natural organic practices, and are subject to the NOP small quantity exemption(ADDED: April 29, 2025)
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Hardy County

• Buena Vista Farm - asparagus, beets, blackberries, cucumbers, green beans, herbs or spices, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals
  4975 US 220 North, Old Fields, WV 26845. Phone: 304-538-2788. Email: bvfarm@hardynet.com. Open: April 15 to October 31 when the market is open. Directions: 5 miles north of Moorefield WV on US 220. From Corridor H take Fish Pond Road at the Holtzman Propane Exit; travel 2 miles to US 220 turn left for the patchmarket. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers, SNAP Vouchers. From Corridor H take Fish Pond Road at the Holtzman Propane Exit; travel 2 miles to US 220 turn left for the patch/market. . Strawberries: Approximately May 1 - June 15, Fresh Produce: April 15 U-Pick Green Beans OR we pick for you. Approximate dates August 1 - September 1. (UPDATED: June 23, 2023)
  Comments from a visitor on June 09, 2013: "Great farm family..refreshing to see people enjoy what they do..Nicely groomed and easy access.. Parking okay.. You can pick your own or they have berries picked for you., U-pick is $3.00 per pound. Pre-pick is $5.00 per qt. You may call ahead to order for certain day ."
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Pea

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
    

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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