2024 Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in Southeast NY Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties in Southeast NY 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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Putnam County

• Outhouse Orchard - apples, corn maze, pumpkins, hay rides, Christmas trees
  130 Hardscrabble Road, Croton Falls, NY 10519. Phone: (914) 277-3188. Directions: located 15 minutes from the Holiday Inn in Mt. Kisco \(North Salem\). . Click here for a map and directions.
  Outhouse Orchard Facebook page. . They have pick your own apples and specialty jams and jellies. The farm has been family run farm since 1890'slocated 15 minutes from the Holiday Inn in Mt. Kisco (North Salem). click here for a map, more directions and GPS bearings. (Apples Picking through Halloween, Pumpkins sale at end of Sept. Hayrides, Pony Rides)s Facebook page. Typical Ripening Schedule: September 1 - October 9: McIntosh, Cortland, Rhode Island Greenings then October 9 - November 1: Rome, Baldwin, Red Delicious. Variety selection throughout the season is highly dependent on weather and the amount of apple pickers visiting us. Walk up to the barn and grab yourself a half bushel, pick your own bag and take a tour of our orchard as you find the best apples to fill your bag with. Come early or come late there will always be apples, pears and peaches to pick through the months of September and October even if you have to barrow a pole picker for hard to reach apples, pears and peaches. Pre pay $25.00 for your apple bag and the orchard and it's glorious views are yours for the day. If you came for pumpkins then you came to the right place. There is a wide selection of pumpkins, gourds and Halloween decorations that will get you in the fall spirit as soon as you lay eyes on our pumpkin patch (all pumpkins are vine free). Pick your favorite pumpkin and the friendly staff will weigh for you at the check out tent

Rockland County

• Dr. Davies Farm - PYO apples, pumpkins, school tours
  Routes 304, Congers, NY 10920. Phone: 914-268-7020. Email: Drdaviesfarm@yahoo.com. Open: every day in the Fall from 10 am to 4 pm; Weather permitting. Directions: from New York City: Cross George Washington Bridge, take the Palisades Parkway and get off at Exit 5N \(303 N\) Stay on Route 303 for 10 miles & Merge with Route 9W and stay North. Turn left onto Route 304. Farm stand is one quarter mile on the left. Also a farm stand with a variety of fresh produce and a picnic area. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Dr. Davies Farm Facebook page. .every day in the Fall from 10 am to 4 pm; (Weather permitting)from New York City: Cross George Washington Bridge, take the Palisades Parkway and get off at Exit 5N (303 N) Stay on Route 303 for 10 miles & Merge with Route 9W and stay North. Turn left onto Route 304. Farm stand is one quarter mile on the left. Also a farm stand with a variety of fresh produce and a picnic areaFacebook page. Apple Picking, Food, School Trips, Private Parties, Activities, and a Food Market. We have over 4,000 trees and 15 different varieties of apples on 55 acres. Picking poles are available to rent for those nice apples that are just to high to grab with your hand. Guests with disabilities, please call ahead for accessibility accommodations and information. We offer two options for apple picking: Option 1: 1/2 bushel bag (25lbs) good for entry for up to 5 peopleOption 2: 1/2 peck bag (7lbs) one bag per person required.
• Duryea Farms - tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, apples, pumpkins
  101 Ackertown Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10952. Phone: 845-356-1988. Click here for a map and directions. . Special area for children's birthday parties (which include pony rides - parties only).
• The Orchards of Concklin - Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
, Farmer\'s market, Bakery,
2 South Mountain Road, Pomona, NY 10970. Phone: 845-354-0369. Email: concklins@aol.com. Open: Farm Store open daily 8am to 6 pm Closed January and February Please call ahead or check our website for dates and events information Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Directions: Family owned since 1712. Home of the famous Apple Cider Donuts. Farm store, fresh pressed cider. Our own & locally grown produce, on the premises bakery, pies, cookies & cakes from century old recipes. Gourmet & organic foods, cheeses, teas & coffees. Farmers markets in tri-state area. Mail Orders welcome. Fall events: Pick Your Own Apples & pumpkins, pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted house, soft bounce, soft slide. School tours & birthday parties by appointment. Directi - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
The Orchards of Concklin Facebook page. . Family owned since 1712. Home of the famous Apple Cider Donuts. Farm store, fresh pressed cider. Our own & locally grown produce, on the premises bakery, pies, cookies & cakes from century old recipes. Gourmet & organic foods, cheeses, teas & coffees. Farmers markets in tri-state area. Mail Orders welcome. Fall events: Pick Your Own Apples & pumpkins, pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted house, soft bounce, soft slide. School tours & birthday parties by appointmentFrom New York City: George Washington bridge to the palisades interstate parkway north, approximately 30 minutes to exit 12, turn left at stop sign turn right at lights (route 45 north) we are 1/2 a mile on the right. See the website for directions from other starting points. Click here for picking updatesfor a map to our farm, Crops are usually available in September, October Facebook page. Pick your own produce, visit our farm stand, and taste our fresh pressed apple cider. Our bakery will tease your taste buds with delicious pies, cookies, and pastries. Gallery of photos

Westchester County

• Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center - No pesticides are used beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, flowers, herbs or spices, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Phone: 914 962 2368. Email: info@hilltophanoverfarm.org. Open: weather permitting: Fridays 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Facebook page. U-Pick may be closed due to inclement weather. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesWe do not use pesticides on the cropsU-Pick opens for the season on at the end of June. Available to harvest: radishes, turnips, arugula, cilantro, dill, mint, and sage. Enjoy the harvest season by picking your own seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers from the fields. Get your hands dirty, talk to our farmers, and have fun! U-Pick may be closed due to inclement weather. Please call ahead if the weather looks questionable. Please bring your own bag.
• Stuarts Fruit Farm - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  62 Granite Springs Rd, Granite Springs, NY 10527. Phone: 914-245-2784. Email: shawnpelkey@yahoo.com. Open: Monday - Sunday 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Stuarts Fruit Farm Facebook page. apple picking End of August - Halloween pumpkin picking September - October Christmas trees day after thanksgiving- Christmas eve. Weekend hayrides. Bakery opens September. School tours, Private and Corporate EventsStuart's Fruit Farm is a family-operated farm since 1828 located in Westchester County, New York. It is about an hour away from New York City. The farm began as cattle farm and evolved to an agricultural farm. Depending on your seasonal needs; visit us in the spring to buy a varied selection of flowers and vegetable plants, the autumn for apple picking, peach picking and visiting the pumpkin patch, and in the winter for Christmas trees. Stuart's Fruit Farm Facebook page. Apple varieties: September Apples are Macintosh, Jonamac, Cortland, Macoun, Gala. Our October Apples are Empire, Northern Spy, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Winesap, Fuji, Ida Red, Mutsu (Crispin), Cameo, Sun Crisps, Nitany's, Braeburn.
• Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm - apples, nectarines, pears, peaches, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties
  1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Phone: 914-245-5111. Email: wilkensfruitfarm@gmail.com. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4:30 pm; The market is open all week 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: Taconic State Parkway to Route 202, Yorktown exit. Go to the end of the ramp and turn west onto Route 202 \(left if approaching from the south; right if approaching from the north\). Go to the light at the Mobil Gas Station \( less than 100yd\) and turn left onto Mohansic Avenue Go to the end of that road and turn right onto White Hill Road. We are at the top of the hill on the left hand side. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm Facebook page. Taconic State Parkway to Route 202, Yorktown exit. Go to the end of the ramp and turn west onto Route 202 (left if approaching from the south; right if approaching from the north). Go to the light at the Mobil Gas Station ( less than 100yd) and turn left onto Mohansic Avenue Go to the end of that road and turn right onto White Hill Road. We are at the top of the hill on the left hand sideThe farm is open from late August to December starting with peaches and nectarines followed by apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees; In addition to pick-your-own apples we have a farm market with our own cider, honey, preserves, syrup, a gift shop and a bake shop with fresh baked pies, apple-cider doughnuts, cookies, brownies, muffins and more! Follow us on twitter and facebook for weekly updates on the harvest!We also have cut your own Christmas trees starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We sell a wide variety of Apples and Pumpkins and Peaches; all of which you can pick yourself. In addition to these "Pick-Your-Own" items, Wilkens Farm has several acres of Choose-n-Cut Christmas Trees. Also, while you're here you might want to check out our three farm markets where we sell everything from our own pressed apple cider to freshly baked pies, famous apple cider donuts and gift items. Our harvest season starts in August with Peaches and beginning of September with Apples. Pick-your-own Pumpkins start in October, and Choose-n-Cut Christmas Trees just after Thanksgiving. Please check out our Harvest Calendar and contact us for exact dates

 

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