2024 Southwest New Jersey Pepper U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pepper U-Pick Orchards in Southwest New Jersey in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have peppers 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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Burlington County

• Alan's Flower Farm / Grossman Farms - Pick Your Own: Flowers (50 varieties); tomatoes (6 heirloom varieties); peppers; cantaloupes; watermelons
  120 Sykesville Road, Chesterfield, NJ . Phone: (609) 291-8210. Email: cagross890@aol.com. Open: May 15 - October 15, 8 am to 7 pm. Click here for a map and directions. From Route 206 & Route 528, take Route 528 toward Chesterfield, after Chesterfield Inn, make right, farm 1.5 miles; From Wrightstown-Sykesville Road & Route 537, N on Sykesville Road 2 miles. Alan's Flower Farm is located in Chesterfield, New Jersey and has over 150 acres devoted to the exclusive growing of the state's finest fresh cut flowers. Our fields are in full bloom from mid-May through mid-October. All flowers are cut fresh daily and cooled immediately to ensure the highest quality. We offer a long shelf life at a competitive market price and guarantee your satisfaction.We also have a roadside market / farm stand with Green beans; squash (summer, winter); cucumbers; pickles; herbs (20 varieties); peppers; eggplant; tomatoes; cantaloupes; watermelons; pumpkins. We also have Gourds; cut flowers (50 varieties); WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted )
• Budds KNP Farms & Country Market - Uses natural growing practices, beans, broccoli, herbs or spices, peppers, tomatoes, other vegetables, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
  131/132 Vincentown Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068. Phone: 609-894-4817. Email: buddsknpfarms@verizon.net. Open: 7 days per week - all year April to November 9 am to 9 pm, December to March 10 am to 8 pm. Directions: Route 206 NorthSouth to County Road 616 EastPemberton Road. The farm is exactly 3 miles on the right. Look for the Giant ear of corn. Route 38 East to Pemberton, make a right at Dunkin Donuts. The farm is exactly 1 mile on the left. Look for the Giant ear of corn. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Budds KNP Farms & Country Market Facebook page. entown Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068Fax: 609-894-0111 Route 206 North/South to County Road 616 East/Pemberton Road. The farm is exactly 3 miles on the right. Look for the Giant ear of corn. Route 38 East to Pemberton, make a right at Dunkin Donuts. The farm is exactly 1 mile on the left. Look for the Giant ear of cornCrops are usually available in January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November, December. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicPick your own late summer/fall/winter collards, kale, mustard, turnips, cilantro, broccoli, cabbage, hot peppers, string beans, tomatoes and some herbs. Old fashion country store with Jersey Fresh Honey - Clams - live Crabs, cold sodas, dairy, bedding plants, flowers. Takeout Country Kitchen with menu featuring homegrown food items. Picnic tables in a country setting are provided for our customers enjoyment. Homemade baked goods using Jersey Fresh fruits.
• Farmer Jack's Christmas Trees/ Halloween/Home Grown Produce - cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals
  150 Route 530, Southampton, NJ 08088. Phone: (609) 929-8570. Email: farmerjacks@temple.edu. Open: Produce Stand and Halloween, Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm Christmas Trees, Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day. Directions: On website from New York, Philadelphia, and Del. Very detailed. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October Produce Stand open last week of June until October 31st. Halloween pumpkin picking and rides open October 1st - October 31st Christmas trees are open from Thanksgiving until Christmas Day along with free pony rides, horse drawn cart rides and a petting zooWe offer summer produce, fall produce, pumpkin picking and in winter Christmas trees and pony rides with a purchase of a tree
  Comments from a visitor on September 20, 2011: "My hubby & I took our son a couple years ago to Farmer Jacks for tractor pulled hay ride to pick pumpkins. The man seemed nice at first, but then he started making political comments & we were shocked. Couldn't wait to get out of there! We will never go back there! Don't want to give him any of our business"
• Riverside Homestead Farm (aka, Taylor's Riverside Farm) - ORGANIC, Pick Your Own: Raspberries; tomatoes; peppers; eggplant; blackberries; pears; pumpkins
  7 Taylor Lane, Cinnaminson, NJ . Phone: (856) 829-4992. Email: ktmizuro7@gmail.com. Open: June - October, Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 PM. Directions: at the Delaware River, From Route 130 take Taylors Lane Northwest, across Route 543 onto farm road and follow signs to stand. We also have a roadside market farm stand with Peas; cherries; green beans; tomatoes; bell peppers; eggplant; corn; blackberries; raspberries; gooseberries; pears; pumpkins. We also have By order - pole limas. Limited volume; all organic. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Riverside Homestead Farm (aka, Taylor's Riverside Farm) Facebook page. at the Delaware River, From Route 130 take Taylors Lane Northwest, across Route 543 onto farm road and follow signs to stand. We also have a roadside market / farm stand with Peas; cherries; green beans; tomatoes; bell peppers; eggplant; corn; blackberries; raspberries; gooseberries; pears; pumpkins. We also have By order - pole limas. Limited volume; all organicAlso called "Taylor's River Side Farm". Our apple varieties are Stayman Winesap, Liberty, Red and Yellow Delicious
• Specca Farms Pick Your Own - Uses integrated pest management practices, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, herbs or spices, peas, peppers, summer squash, strawberries, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties are available, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
  870 Jacksonville-mt. Holly Road, Springfield, NJ 08505. Phone: 609-267-4445. Open: all months except July; Closed for the month of July; Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: from route 541 in Mt. Holly, Head East on Woodlane Road. Turn left onto Jacksonville Road at first traffic light, Farm is on left. Big white sign reads Specca Farms Pick Your Own. Across from Springfield Golf Center. We will have a Sunflower maze in August. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, only. . Pick Your Own Strawberries, Sweet Raab and Bitter Broccoli Raab, Kale and Collards, Leeks, Red, green, Romaine and Butterhead Lettuce, Beets, Spinach and Swiss Chard, FAVA Be - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Specca Farms Pick Your Own Facebook page. open with PYO Tomatoes; plum, Jersey, 250s, Heirlooms, Peppers and Eggplant, Okra, Field Peas, Beans, Greens, Lettuces and much more. We offer the largest selection of fresh Vegetables for pick Your Own. Grower of NJ's finest produce for a hundred yearsA visitor writes on June 03, 2016: "They give you a large cardboard tray at no charge, and give you a dollar off each time you go back and reuse it."A visitor writes on June 29, 2014: "Specca has strawberries, too! Went 3rd weekend in June. They were awesome. You can also pick beet greens, which are hard to find in stores. Lovely people who own the farm, the Specca family. It's been there since I was a little girl, some 40 years ago. There's also a great farmers market nearby, Columbus Market, great outdoor fleamarket on Sundays."

 

Pepper

Pepper Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

There are various types of peppers based on their characteristics. It's important to note that pepper heat levels can vary, and individual tolerance to spiciness may differ. When using hot peppers, exercise caution and consider using gloves or washing hands thoroughly to avoid skin or eye irritation.

• Sweet Peppers - like Bell Peppers and Banana Pepper , used in salads and sandwiches
• Mild to Medium Heat Peppers - spicy, good for salsa.
  
• Hot Peppers - Often used in Mexican and Thais foods
  
• Very Hot Peppers - For crazy people...

See the table at the bottom of his page for detailed information and a master list of varieties.

When are peppers available?

Peppers are a hot weather crop, and cannot tolerate frost and cold soil. In the U.S. Peppers typically peak hot summer months into the Autumn.

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 (bags), 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 Peppers from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Look for Peppers that are :

1. firm
2. Bright and shiny
3. smooth, shiny pods, not wrinkly on the surface - that's an old or dried out
4. Avoid placing the picked Peppers 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. Peppers may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for a week or 2.

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 Peppers - It is VERY easy! Click on the links for easy instructions.
   • How to freeze peppers
   • How to can peppers (removing the skins)- P
   • How to can peppers (leaving the skins on) - P
   • Pickled peppers - W, P
   • How to can Hot peppers in oil - W
   • Jalapeno pepper jelly
   • Pepper Jelly, hot or sweet, including chilies, jalapeno, and pimiento
   • How to make chili sauce from your own tomatoes and peppers - W
   • Mixed  vegetable pickles (cauliflower, peppers, onions, celery, cucumber mix) - W, P
   • How to make your own roasted peppers!

 

Name	Heat	Photo	Description	Best uses
Bell Pepper	Sweet		Large, blocky peppers with a mild, sweet flavor. They come in different colors such as green, red, yellow, and orange.	Salads and sandwichs They also add sweetness and color to cooked dishes, stir-fries, and stuffed pepper recipes.
Banana Pepper	Sweet		Long and tapered, they have a mild to moderate heat level and a tangy-sweet flavor.	Salads, subs and sandwiches  Frequently used in pickled form, they add tang and crunch to sandwiches, salads, and antipasto platters. They can also be stuffed or sliced for various culinary applications.
Cubanelle Pepper	Sweet		Light green and elongated, they have a mild heat and a slightly sweet taste.
Pimento Pepper	Sweet		Large and heart-shaped, they have a sweet and fruity flavor, often used for stuffing.	Cooking
Poblano Pepper	Medium		Dark green, heart-shaped peppers with a mild to medium heat level and a slightly smoky flavor.	Frequently used in Mexican dishes like chiles rellenos, mole sauce, and salsas. They can be roasted, stuffed, or sliced and added to various recipes.
Shishito Pepper			Small and thin-walled pepper with a mild and slightly sweet taste.	Popular in Japanese cuisine, often enjoyed blistered or charred as an appetizer or side dish. They can also be used in stir-fries, tempura, or stuffed with cheese or other fillings.
Anaheim Pepper	Medium		Mild to medium heat, with a long and narrow shape. They are often used in Southwestern cuisine.	Commonly used in Southwestern and Mexican dishes. They are great for roasting, stuffing, or adding to salsas, chilis, and stews.
Hungarian Wax Pepper	Medium		Medium heat peppers that come in various colors. They have a waxy texture and a tangy flavor.
Chili peppers	Medium			Used in making... wait for it... Chili
Cherry Pepper .	Medium		Small and round, they have a mild to medium heat level and are often used pickled or stuffed	Thai and other Asian cooking
Jalapeño Pepper	Hot Peppers		Medium heat level with a distinctive bright green color and a slightly smoky flavor.	They are commonly used in Mexican cuisine. They add a spicy kick to salsas, guacamole, nachos, and are often used for stuffing or pickling.
Arbol peppers	Hot Peppers
Serrano Pepper	Hot Peppers		Hotter than jalapeños, they have a bright green color and a spicy taste.	Commonly used in salsas and sauces. Adds a spicy heat to salsas, pico de gallo, hot sauces, and other Mexican dishes. They can also be pickled or used to infuse flavor into oils and vinegars.
Cayenne Pepper	Hot Peppers		Thin and elongated, they are known for their fiery heat.	Often used in powdered form as a spice. Often used in powdered form as a spice for adding heat to various dishes. It can be sprinkled over pizzas, used in sauces, or added to spice rubs for grilling or roasting meats.
Thai Bird's Eye Pepper	Hot Peppers		Small and slender, they pack a powerful heat punch.	Commonly used in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine. Commonly used in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine. They are perfect for adding heat and flavor to stir-fries, curries, soups, and dipping sauces.
Habanero Pepper	Very hot		One of the hottest peppers, with a fruity flavor and intense heat. Use with caution.	Adds intense spiciness to salsas, hot sauces, marinades, and jerk recipes. Use with caution and in small amounts due to its high heat level.
Scotch Bonnet Pepper	Very hot		Similar to habaneros, they have a tropical fruity flavor and fiery heat.	Commonly used in Caribbean cuisine.
Carolina Reaper	Very hot		One of the hottest peppers in the world, known for its extreme heat. Handle with extreme caution.

 
 

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