Sullivan and Ulster Counties in Southeast NY Summer Squash U-Pick Orchards in !

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Summer Squash U-Pick Orchards in Sullivan and Ulster Counties in Southeast NY in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have summer squash 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!

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Ulster County

DuBois Farms Pick-Your-Own - apples, eggplant, flowers, table grapes (with seeds), nectarines, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
209 Perkinsville Road, Highland, NY 12528. Phone: (845) 795-4037. Email: upick@duboisfarms.com. Open: everyday, June through November 10, 10 am to 5 pm; Tavern open on weekends, June through November 10, 12 pm to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. From New York City: Take NYS Thruway (I-87) Exit 18. Exit east onto Route 299 for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto US-9W for 4.6 miles. Turn right onto Perkinsville Road- go 0.8 mile; or take Taconic State Parkway to exit NY55W toward Poughkeepsie for 8 miles. Cross Mid-Hudson Bridge. Exit from Mid-Huds Clickhere for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM)Pick Your Own Nectarines, Plums, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Grapes, Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Pumpkins. Farm Market and Cafe, Bakery. Delicious desserts, including homemade apple cider donuts, served warm; cotton candy; snow cones; etc. Weekend Barbeques. Expanded 2-acre corn maze, tractor-pulled wagon rides, contests with prizes, visits with farm animals, and much more. "Tiny Town"- a child-sized, colorful, and fun village in a park-like shaded area. Pony Rides. Payment: Cash, Major Credit Cards Accepted. Pick Your Own Nectarines, Plums, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Grapes, Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Pumpkins; Farm Market and Cafe, Bakery, Delicious desserts, including homemade apple cider donuts, served warm; cotton candy; snow cones; etc. Weekend Barbeques. Expanded 2-acre corn maze, tractor-pulled wagon rides, contests with prizes, visits with farm animals, and much more. "Tiny Town"- a child-sized, colorful, and fun village in a park-like shaded area. Pony Ride(UPDATED: January 02, 2019)
Comments from a visitor on September 05, 2011: "There is a festival every weekend. The calendar of events is on the website. They make fresh apple cider donuts which are awesome!! The bakery is great! And they have Tiny Town, a child sized village. My family had so much fun!!!"
Kelder's Farm - apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, currants (red and black), eggplant, grapes, herbs or spices, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, picnic area, jumping pillow, mini-golf, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446. Phone: 845-626-7137. Email: info@keldersfarm.com. Open: early May thru October 10 am to 6 daily. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Kelder's Farm Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesCSA availableCSA Jennie Bell Pie Fest in September. Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries. Pick-your-own Blueberries, Currants, Peas, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Beets, Kale, Lettuce and more! We have the best selection of pick-your-own produce around! Our farm activities are Mini-golf, Jumping pillow, Petting farm and playground. Check out our Farm Market for own produce and the best local products! Get your own fresh eggs, and free-range chicken, grass-fed beef and lamb! Facebook page. Come play mini-golf and more fun! We have added some new holes this season. Tickets and season passes are available on our website. (UPDATED: April 6, 2021 JBS) (UPDATED: February 09, 2016)
Comments from a visitor on October 11, 2008: "We love this farm and we've been there many times. Now they're advertising: Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins When we went last summer we picked blueberries, corn and potatoes. We also bought some loose flowers. "
Liberty View Farm LLC - Certified Naturally Grown, apples, cucumbers, flowers, gooseberries, herbs or spices, lavender, melons, onions, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), produce for sale, parking provide free, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, cooking or fruit/veg judging, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
340 Crescent Avenue, Highland, NY 12528. Phone: 845-883-7004. Email: Naturallygrownapples@gmail.com. Open: all day weekends and please call for weekdays, we do farmers markets and deliveries. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Liberty View Farm LLC Facebook page. . Crops are usually available in September, October We are "Certified Naturally Grown" Better than Organic. Be sure to call before you go; their website now says "We are not open for regular apple picking since we sold out of our tree leases. Hope to see you next year. You can purchase a Tree Lease! Best apple picking in the Hudson Valley! Best tasting apples and never over crowded. Beyond organic apples! Beautiful little farm. Very tasty healthy apples! Picking apples on our farm is pleasant, unlike there places this is not an amusement park. Beautiful down to earth little farm. Plain good old fashioned little farm. Liberty View Farm is the Hudson River Valley's premier boutique farm. Liberty View Farm Facebook page.
Comments from a visitor on November 08, 2008: "You can 'lease' a tree for a year and pick from it the whole season. This Farm was absolutely Fabulous!"

Summer Squash

Summer Squash Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Summer squash comes in many varieties and sizes. Choosing a summer squash that meets your needs and the taste you will like can be tough without a guide! This page provides you that information, plus nutritional analysis and links to our freezing and canning pages!

Summer squash is best when harvested very young and used right away,

The yellow and orange flesh of the summer squash is nutritious and rich in vitamins,

Size:

Younger small summer squash are almost always better, with firmer flesh and smaller seeds

Appearance:

For a quality squash, choose one that has a smooth, shiny skin and is free of cracks, wrinkles or soft spots. .

Picking the squash

It's best to use a knife and cut through the stem that attaches the squash to the rest of the plant. Some squashes can be snapped off without a knife but you may damage the plant, so a knife is best.

Storing Summer Squash

Summer squash do not have a long shelf life and require refrigeration except for a few hours. Even in a fridge, they should be used within a few days as they will begin to become soft and dry out after a few days. Cut pieces of squash should be tightly wrapped and refrigerated. Luckily, cut squash can be frozen for use later. .

Varieties of Summer Squash

Below are the most popular summer squash varieties. Each variety has its own unique flavor and texture, making them versatile ingredients in a variety of dishes

Name	Photo	Description	Best uses
Zucchini		Versatile and can be used in various dishes such as saute's, stir-fries, grilled, roasted, or baked into bread or muffins.	Straight, cylindrical green squash with a smooth skin.
Yellow Crookneck		Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base.	Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups.
Costata Romanesco		Ribbed Italian zucchini with dark green stripes.	Perfect for slicing and grilling, or used in pasta dishes and frittatas.
Cousa		Middle Eastern variety with light green or pale yellow skin.	Often stuffed and baked, used in stews, or sliced and added to soups.
Eight Ball		Small, round zucchini with dark green skin.	Perfect for stuffing, grilling, or slicing into rounds for saute's and stir-fries.
Greyzini		Unique hybrid between zucchini and pattypan squash.	Can be used interchangeably with zucchini and pattypan in various recipes.
Pattypan		Small, round or scallop-shaped squash with pale green or yellow skin.	Great for stuffing, roasting, steaming, or slicing and using in stir-fries or salads.
Sunburst		Small, scallop-shaped squash with yellow skin and scalloped edges.	Great for grilling, saute'ing, or using as an attractive garnish for dishes.
Ronde de Nice		Small, round zucchini with pale green skin.	Ideal for stuffing, roasting, or slicing and adding to soups and stews.
Yellow Crookneck		Distinctive curved neck with yellow skin and a bulbous base.	Ideal for grilling, saute'ing, or as a colorful addition to salads and soups.
Yellow Straightneck		Similar to yellow crookneck, but with a straight neck and yellow skin.	Excellent for grilling, saute'ing, or slicing into salads and stir-fries.

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