2024 North-Central Washington State Pear U-Pick orchards - PickYourOwn.org
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Pear U-Pick orchards in North-Central Washington State in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards for pears that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have pears orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
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Chelan County
Stutzman Ranch - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, cherries, grapes, nectarines,
pears, peaches, pluots, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, farm
animals 2226 Easy Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Phone: 509-667-1664.
Alternate Phone: 509-669-3276. Email:
fstutzman@thestutzmanranch.com. Open:
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Go one
mile from highway 2 on Easy street at Monitor.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page.
We have an orchard full of fruit. We want people to pick lots and lots of
fruit. There is a minimum u-pick purchase required to enter the Stutzman
Ranch orchards. All persons 12 years and over entering the orchard will be
charged the $5.00 u-pick minimum. A group of four people 12 and over will be
expected to pick $20.00 worth of fruit to cover the minimum. But please pick
more. Pick enough fruit each to cover the five dollar minimum. ie.
Approximately 2 pounds of Rainiers @ $2.75/lb. or about 8 pounds of apples @
$.65/lb for each person age 12 and over. It is really easy to do.
Payment is t<strongaken at the end of the orchard visit when the fruit is weighed.
If the fruit picked does not add up to $5.00 per person 12 and over then
it's just a straight 5 bucks each. the Red cherries usually start in late June and
the Rainier cherries one week later. Prices (as of 6/28/2023 -
subject to change - see their website for current info) Bing Cherries
$2.50/lb Rainier Cherries $3.50/lb Peaches $0.95/lb. Nectarines
$0.95/lb Apples $0.85/lb Pears $0.85/lb Table Grapes $1.75/lb.
Asian Pears & Pluots $1.75/lb. Typical Fruit availability typical
start dates It varies daily depending on weather, fruit
load on the tree and how many people come and pick.so these are just
general, usual, expected dates: Cherries --- Late June - Early July
Regular Red Haven Peach --- August 15th Red Globe Peaches --- August 31st
Elberta Peaches --- September 9TH Elegant Lady Peach --- September 9TH
Hale Peach --- September 12th Red Gold Nectarines --- Late August
Bartlett Pears --- SEPTEMBER 3RD Gala apples --- SEPTEMBER 3RD Angelus
(big) peaches --- Septemer 16th Seedless Table Grapes --- September 14th
Asian Pears --- September 14th Pluots --- Dapple Dandy September 14th
Flavor Grenade - Fuji & Golden Delicious Apples --- September 21st (UPDATED:
June 28, 2023, JBS) A visitor writes on June 28, 2023: "This
farm was fantastic"
Kittitas County
Hilltop Orchard - strawberries, apples, raspberries, pears 1260 Orchard Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Phone: (509) 929-6088. Click here for a map and directions. . 6 pm to dark; But if during the day suits you better just text message me to make sure I am here. This is a small family owned and operated orchard and berry farm. We grow Bartlett pears, Gala apples and thornless raspberries. This is a small family owned and operated orchard and berry farm, growing Bartlett and Anjou pears, Gala apples and thornless raspberries. Strawberries will be ready in 2021!2020 Raspberries were 3.50/lb for u-pick. & $5 for we-pick2020 U-pick Gala apples $12/ fruit box or 5 gallon bucket or $100/bin.2020 Bartlett pears U-pick price was $12/ fruit box. Already picked is $15/box. Each box is roughly 20-25 lbs. Please bring your own boxes if picking your own.
pear Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
pears, also known as serviceberries or Juneberries, are delicious and nutritious berries native to North America, mostly in the western Canada and
northwestern U.S. . These small blue-purple berries grow on shrubs or small trees and have a unique flavor that is often described as a combination of
blueberries, raspberries, and almonds. Here's what you need to know about pears, how to use them, when to harvest them, and how to do it:
Flavor and Uses:
pears have a pleasantly sweet and slightly tart taste, making them a versatile ingredient in various culinary creations. They can be enjoyed
fresh, added to fruit salads, used in baked goods such as pies, muffins, and tarts, or even incorporated into jams, jellies, and sauces. pear
berries also freeze well. They can be substituted for blueberries in recipes.
If you're looking for great, easy to follow recipes to make jam, jelly, freeze or make pear pie from Saksatoons /
Juneberries, see these pages:
The exact timing of pear berry harvest can vary depending on your location and climate, but it generally occurs in the summer months. In
most regions, you can expect to start harvesting pears from late June to early August. Keep an eye on the berries as they ripen to determine
the best time for harvesting.
Determining Ripeness:
Ripe pear berries are plump, firm, and have a deep purple-blue color. They should come off the plant easily when gently pulled or twisted.
Look for berries that have a uniform color and avoid those that are still green or red. Taste a few berries to ensure they have reached the desired
sweetness before harvesting the entire crop.
How to pick or harvest:
To harvest pear berries, simply hold the branch beneath the cluster
of ripe berries and gently pluck them off with your fingers. It's best to place a container or basket beneath the branch to catch the berries as
they fall.
The easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub
them with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.
Be careful not to squeeze or crush the berries while harvesting to maintain their shape and quality.
Handling and Storage:
Handle pear berries with care as they are delicate and can bruise easily. After harvesting, sort through the berries and remove any damaged or
overripe ones. Store the freshly picked berries in a shallow container, preferably in a single layer, to prevent crushing and allow for proper
airflow. Refrigerate the berries and consume them within a few days for optimal freshness. If you have an abundant harvest, consider freezing the
berries for longer-term storage.
Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a
closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form
in the container.
Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from
becoming mushy.
Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store
your fresh pears in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home,
without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If
refrigerated, fresh-picked pears will keep 10 to 14 days.
Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep
the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze,
then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed
pears freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers
in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be
rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries
in cold water.