Ocean County, NJ

JERSEY FRESH Tips for pick-your-own farms and harvest dates Harvest dates may vary depending upon weather conditions. Fruits & Berries Harvest most active Late Strawberries June 1 - June 10 June 25 Cherries June 10 - 25 June 25 Blueberries July 5 - Aug. 10 Aug. 15 Red raspberries July 5 - 21 Aug. 1 Blackberries July 15 - 30 Aug. 10 Peaches, nectarines July 20 - Sept. 1 Sept. 15 Pears Aug. 10 - 31 Sept. 10 Apples Sept. 1 - Oct. 25 Oct. 31 Vegetables Harvest most active Late Asparagus May 1 - 30 June 25 Peas June 15 -25 July 5 Squash June 25 - Sept. 1 Sept. 30 Cucumbers July 5 - Aug. 15 Sept. 15 Corn July 5 - Aug. 31 Sept. 25 Tomatoes July 10 - Sept. 15 Oct. 15* Peppers July 15 - Oct. 31 Nov. 5 Pumpkins Oct. 1 - 15 Oct. 31 * or killing frost Source: N.J. Department of Agriculture Tips for visiting a pick-your-own farm - Respect the property. You are a visitor to the farm; it is both the family's home and business. - Read and obey all signs. - Follow directions about where and what to pick. - Supervise children at all times. - Wear shoes and proper clothing. - Wear sunscreen and a hat. - Leave pets at home. - Throw away trash in the proper trash receptacles. - Keep head, arms, hands and legs inside when riding in farm wagons. Remain seated until the wagon stops.