2024 Southeastern New Hampshire Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Southeastern New Hampshire in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins 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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Rockingham County

• Apple Acres, LLC - Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
  52 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087. Phone: 603-893-8596. Email: windfall@appleacres.com. Open: August 29th and runs till November 11th, Every day, from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Route 93 to New Hampshire exit 3 in Windham, bear right off exit proceed to top of hill where Mobil Gas and McDonald\'s are on right. From that intersection turn left, go 14 mile to Searles Road, turn left on Searles rd and proceed up the hill 34 mile the farm is on the right. Looks like "Currier and Ives" picture. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Route 93 to New Hampshire exit 3 in Windham, bear right off exit proceed to top of hill where Mobil Gas and McDonald's are on right. From that intersection turn left, go 1/4 mile to Searles Road, turn left on Searles rd and proceed up the hill 3/4 mile the farm is on the right. Looks like "Currier and Ives" pictureCrops are usually available in August, September, October, November. Apples Pyo and prepicked. Peaches late August thru September prepicked only, On farm bakery every day Hot Pies a specialty, Hot donuts every morning, farm pressed cider September thru November. Very popular school tours for preschoolers to 1st grade by appointment Apple Acres is a small friendly full time Gluten-Free, Non-GMO farm that is just a little off the beaten path. Our customers are repeat customers. The setting is classic white Victorian farm Buildings in excellent condition and very neatly kept, no animals to cause flies, soil the grounds or otherwise distract from the orchard experience.
• Hazelton Orchards - ApApples, pumpkins, apple cider mill
  Route 102, Harantis Lake Road, Chester, NH 03036. Phone: . Email: Hackleboro@aol.com. Open: September through October, 7 days a week 9am to 6pm. Click here for a map and directions.
• J & F Farms - eggplant, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, picnic area, Jumping pillow, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties
  124 Chester Rd, Derry, NH 03038. Phone: 603 437-0535. Email: jandffarms@gmail.com. Open: Strawberries mid June - July 1st 8:30am to 6:30pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
  J & F Farms Facebook page. Fax: 603 432-4921 Christmas trees, wreaths, kissing balls & swags. We also have a free Petting Farm, Corn Maze, Ice cream stand & pick your own strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant & shell beans in season. Our farm stand is open May - Christmas. (UPDATED: April 25, 2018, JBS)
• Mack's Apples - - Apples & pumpkins
  23230 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053. Phone: 603-434-7619. Email: info@macksapples.com. Open: around mid-August and our season typically runs through November 1st. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 603-432-3456.(Hotline)Fax: 603-437-6025 . Mack's Apples is the largest "pick your own" destination in NH. This is THE place to "Pick Your Own"! Orchard after orchard of ripe apples, and next to almost every one, a pumpkin patch! It's one FUN Pick Your Own experience. We open There's lots of places to picnic, trails to hike, and in certain orchards, observation decks for you to take in all the glory of harvest in New Hampshire.
• Sunnycrest Farm Inc. - apples, blueberries, cherries, flowers, grapes, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
  59 High Range Road, Londonderry, NH 03053. Phone: 603-432-9652. Email: sunnycrestfarm43@msn.com. Open: Everyday from 9am to 6pm, June through Thanksgiving. Directions: Exit 4 off of I-93, west on Route 102 \(4 miles\), turn right at Sunncrest sign \(1 mile\). Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
  Sunnycrest Farm Inc. Facebook page. . Exit 4 off of I-93, west on Route 102 (4 miles), turn right at Sunncrest sign (1 mile). Follow the signsCrops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November, December Strawberries: June 15 pm to July 10, 7am to Noon; Blueberries: July 10 to September 15, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7am to Noon; Flowers: August 'til frost; Raspberries: July 10 to August 10th; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7am to Noon; Apples: September-October 15, 9am to 6pm; Pumpkins: October; Cider: Fall; Bakery: Fresh on the weekends; All dates approximateIn our store front, we also carry local Maple Syrup, Honey, Jams and Jellies, and other local products. Our U-pick crops include Apples: Cortland, Macintosh, Red Delicious, and Mutsu, Strawberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Raspberries (Summer and Fall), Peaches, Grapes, and incase you missed our eight foot tall Sunflowers your can pick those too!

Strafford County

• Butternut Farm LLC - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, nectarines, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  195 Meaderboro Road, Farmington, NH 03835. Phone: 603 335-4705. Email: giffandmae@butternutfarm.net. Open: See our website for current hours because they vary depending on season. Directions: Take exit 13 off the Spaulding turnpike. Head west on rte 202 for 1 mile. At the blinking light turn right onto Estes Road Go for 4 miles through Meaderboro corner and we will be on your right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Fax: Picking updates: click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October We are a family run and family orientated Pick Your Own Fruit Farm. We pride ourselves on offering a clean farm and the best quality produce available. Typical harvest dates are: Strawberries mid June to early July. Raspberries in July. Sweet Cherries in July. Blueberries from late July through August. Peaches from late July through September. Apples from late August through October. Pumpkins in September and October. (UPDATED: August 10, 2013, by a visitor) A visitor writes on August 10, 2013: "little hard to find as their sign is a mini sign - if you take ( STRAFFORD ROAD - AKA 202a ) down Meaderboro Rd you will pass a lot of farms - Valley farm ( Apples ) Scuton Dairy ( milk ) 4 rod road the house is a sunny Yellow in color on the right - or from Farmington it is on left "
  Comments from a visitor on June 30, 2011: "I just loved this farm. A great Family run farm. Prefect for families with small children. The strawberries we pick were the biggest sweetest I have ever picked. Look forward to apples and raspberries picking."
  Comments from a visitor on October 03, 2010: "Farm is beautiful! I've never seen such big, beautiful apples. Great place for the whole family and tons of fresh produce. Many varieties of apples to choose from. Will certainly return."
• Demeritt Hill Farm - apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  66 Lee Road (route 155), Lee, NH 03861. Phone: (603) 868-2111. Email: info@demeritthillfarm.com. Open: See our website or call the store to get our current days and hours. Directions: Merge onto I-95 N toward N.H.Maine \(Portions toll\). Take the US-4RT-16 exit- Exit 4- on the left toward N.H. LakesWhite Mts.Spaulding Turnpike. Merge onto NH-16 NSpaulding Turnpike \(Portions toll\). Merge onto US-4 W via EXIT 6W toward US-202Dover PointConcord. Take the RT-155A ramp toward University of New HampshireDurham. Turn right onto NH-155A. Turn right onto Lee RoadNH-155. DeMeritt Hill Farm is on the right side of the road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Merge onto I-95 N toward N.H./Maine (Portions toll). Take the US-4/RT-16 exit- Exit 4- on the left toward N.H. Lakes/White Mts./Spaulding Turnpike. Merge onto NH-16 N/Spaulding Turnpike (Portions toll). Merge onto US-4 W via EXIT 6W toward US-202/Dover Point/Concord. Take the RT-155A ramp toward University of New Hampshire/Durham. Turn right onto NH-155A. Turn right onto Lee Road/NH-155. is on the right side of the road. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November, December Hosting your next school tour is our specialty! We have hosted hundreds of schools from all over New England with various themes. There is no group that is too large or too small. Each year, over four thousand school children visit our farm and walk away with their own positive memories. Our tour guides all have years of experience teaching children of all ages and abilities. We look forward to booking your next fall school trip
  Comments from a visitor on September 26, 2009: "My husband and I took our daughter to this farm. She's almost 3 years old. It is FANTASTIC! There's not only the pick-your-own there, but a few animals, and a playground better than most parks in the area. We will take her again-- we enjoyed it, too. "
  Comments from a visitor on January 10, 2009: "I love this farm, established in 1820 by the DeMeritt Family, it is so interesting and it FEELS so NH (I should know as a native..). The shops goods are incredible, the apples delicious and wonderful views for our family when we go apple picking! My husband and I walk their all the time with our dog, we bring all our friends from Germany here, and we just love it."
• Emery Farm Market and; Cafe - blueberries and pumpkins, Farm market, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
  147 Piscataqua Rd., Durham, NH 03824. Phone: 603-742-8495. Email: info@emeryfarm.com. Open: 9 am to 6pm. Click here for a map and directions.
  Emery Farm Market and; Cafe Facebook page. . Blueberries - PYO - July 10 - August -- 3 acres of delicious high bush blueberries! We have PYO and ready picked available in the stand. Already picked fresh veggies - July 1 - September 30 -- Come by the stand for a variety of fresh vegetables. and already picked fresh sweet corn from July 10 - September 30. (UPDATED: September 29, 2020 JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on June 25, 2009: "I just wanted to let you know that I visited the Emery Farm website this morning to make strawberry picking plans, and they do not have any PYO strawberries this year (2009) and in future years. Hope thats helpful! Thanks"
• McKenzie's Farm - Pick-Your-Own strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, apples, and pumpkins.
  71 NE Pond Road, Milton, NH 03851. Phone: 603-652-9400. Email: mckenziesfarm@hotmail.com. Open: May to September 9-6 daily; October - mid November, all day-everyday . Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. . See this page for directionsCredit cards are accepted. We have tractor rides in the fall. Additionally we have a farm stand with lots of produce and other goodies. Strawberries: Mid-June - Mid-July; Raspberries: Mid-July - Mid-August; Tomatoes: Late August -September and Apples & Pumpkins: "U-PICK" at currently includes Raspberries, Blackberries, Apples, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, flowers, and Blueberries.​
• Nelson Farms - Vegetables, Tomatoes, salad mix, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, kale, chard, strawberries, peppers: sweet & hot, summer & winter squash, cucumbers, beets, garlic, onions, flowers & pumpkins .
  Range Road, Strafford, NH 03884. Phone: 603-664-5151. Open: 9 am to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday, June-October. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate Phone: 603-664-9884
• Tuts Blueberries - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blackberries, blueberries, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, restrooms
  64 Bolan Rd, Milton, NH 03851. Phone: (603) 652-8380. Email: tutsblueberries51@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm, from July1 to October1. Directions: Spaulding turnpike exit 17E,east on route 175 1 mile, left on route 125 north 4 miles right on Bolan road one half mile the farm is on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Blueberry picking is usually July 15 to September 1;. We use integrated pest management practices(ADDED: August 05, 2021) (ADDED: July 01, 2015)

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

• visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
• free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
• Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

• Sugar - Excellent for baking
• Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
• White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
• Mini - Great for decoration
• Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

• How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
• Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
• How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
• Chocolate pumpkin pie
• Pumpkin Spice Muffins
• Pumpkin muffins
• Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Butter!
• Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
• Pumpkin Cookies
• Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
• Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

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