Early raspberry varieties are available for picking in July, whereas fall and everbearing varieties ripen later in August and September. The season runs concurrently with blueberries, cherries, and stone fruit. Our Locally Grown Produce harvest guide has U-Pick and farmers markets for the entire harvest season.
Before heading out, please check with a farm directly to ensure the crop is still available. Many farms take multiple payment forms, but we advise bringing cash just in case. Here are a few places to pick your raspberries around Rochester, NY.
Raspberry Farms in Monroe County
Plus, many of these places have blackberries and other types of berries available.
1. Chase Farms
Fairport
Posted on June 25, 2024, “We have a good supply of sugar snap peas and are just beginning to offer raspberry and blueberry picking as well. It is a great time to come out and pick with lots to choose from! U-pick hours are 7 am to noon and 6 pm to 8 pm this week. Saturday and Sunday, 7 am to noon only.”
2. Raspberry Hill Farm
Penfield
Posted on June 22, 2024, “The raspberry patch will be closed on Mondays for maintenance. It will be open all other days, 7 am-8 pm. Happy picking!”
3. Schutt’s Apple Mill
Webster
Posted on June 17, 2024, “Our family is thrilled to open our raspberry field tomorrow! These delicious berries have loved the recent weather and are ready for picking! We will be opening the fields from 9am-4pm, and will also have our wagon out front to take you out to our field. Treat yourself to a fried cake or ice cream afterwards!”
4. West Wind Farms
Hilton
Posted on June 26, 2024, “GREAT NEWS!! West Wind Farm is opening for the season! Starting this Friday (6/28), the farm will have the following available for U-Pick: -Black Raspberries: $6/lb, Red Raspberries: $6/lb (limited qty), Blueberries: $4/lb, **Bring your own container or borrow our picking buckets. Summer Hours: 8 am-8 pm Tues-Thur, 8 am-4 pm Fri-Sun, CLOSED Mondays. **The farm will close in the event of steady rain or extremely wet picking conditions. Please call our hotline for daily updates about picking conditions (585) 234-0252. **The Farm will be CLOSED on July 4th!”
Raspberry Farms Around the Greater Rochester Area
5. Burnap’s Farm Market & Garden Cafe
Sodus
Posted on June 27, 2024, “Pick Your Own. Sweet Cherries & Red Raspberries. NOW OPEN.”
6. G and S Orchards
Walworth
Posted on June 21, 2024, “Summer is here! The Stand has Sweet & Tart Cherries, Rhubarb, Juneberries, Raspberries, Honey, Haskaps, aka Honeyberries, Zucchini, Broccoli, Fennel, Kale, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard & Kohlrabi. You Pick Rhubarb, Red Raspberries, Morello & Balaton Tart Cherries & Juneberries. “
7. Hurd Orchards
Holley
Posted on July 1, 2023, “Happy Fourth of July Weekend! Next week we will be open ALL week – Monday – Saturday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Fourth of July Picking: Sweet Cherries, Red Raspberries and Blueberries!”
8. Old Silo Farms
Conesus
Posted on June 20, 2024, “Olde Silo Farm has lots of ripe RED RASPBERRIES ready for U-PICK. Price for U-PICK IS $7.00 per lb. If you prefer, we can pick for you. Pre-PICK price is $7.50 per pint. Be sure to call 585-281-7226 to place order. Located at 5486 S. Livonia Rd. Conesus, NY.”
Tips for when you pick your own
Thank you to pickyourown.org for these helpful tips!
- When raspberries are in season, a large crowd can pick a field clean before noon, so call ahead and plan to arrive early.
- Most growers provide picking containers designed for raspberries, but they may charge you for them. Be sure to call ahead to check if you need to bring your own containers.
- Do not pile raspberries more than 5 inches deep when using your own containers, as this can cause bruising to the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3-inch tall sides, and large pots are all good container options. I personally prefer Glad storage containers, such as the one on the right.
- Don’t forget to bring some drinks and snacks. You might be surprised at how thirsty and hungry you can get! Also, remember to bring hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs are usually not a problem, but bringing some bug repellent might be a good idea if it has been rainy.
- Raspberry bushes don’t have thorns, but they are a bit prickly. To avoid getting pricked, wearing lightweight gloves while picking is helpful.
- A ripe raspberry is a deep color with a plump, soft, firm feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug while the center will remain on it. It’s important to note that raspberries come in various colors: red, yellow, black, and purple, so you should pick the darker shade of whichever color they are.
- Only pick fully ripe berries. Reach between stems for hidden ones. Bend down and look up for berries others missed.
- I find it helpful to grasp the stem with one hand while picking with the other.
- Remember to avoid leaving the picked berries in direct sunlight for too long. It’s better to store them in the shade of a tree or shed rather than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Try to cool them down as soon as possible after picking them.
- DON’T wash the berries until ready to use or freeze them. Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
- DO refrigerate! Immediately place raspberries in the fridge after picking them. If your fridge tends to dry out produce, lightly cover the container.
- Raspberries do not store for very long, typically just a few days.
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