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Pick Your Own Blueberry Fields

Pick Your Own Blueberries will open in early July for 2026! 

Please be sure to call our Pick-Your-Own Hotline at 860-349-6015 for the latest picking conditions and updates, or check out our Facebook page for daily updates.

Nestled on 200 acres of Pick Your Own fruit orchards and fields, our Pick Your Own Blueberry farm overlooks the scenic Connecticut River Valley.  Our Pick Your Own Blueberry fields output an average of 25,000 pounds, or over 12 tons of harvested blueberries each year! Our fruit-growing legacy, responsible farming practices, and customer reviews have earned us the designation as Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm!

Pick Your Own Blueberries

If you're looking for a wholesome, fun, family-friendly getaway in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Blueberry field is the perfect destination! And because we grow so many different varieties of fruits, it's worth making the trip! The Blueberry season typically lasts about 6 weeks (early July-mid August), and traditionally overlaps the end of Raspberry season (late June-late July) and the beginning of Peach season (mid July - late September). The early berries are the largest, and later berries are medium-sized but packed with flavor.

For the best PYO blueberries experience, be sure to check our Facebook Page for daily updates, and read our pick your own tips.

Pick Your Own Blueberries Pricing 2026:

$7.00 for a pint

$11.00 for a quart

$34.00 for a 4-quart

$62.00 for a tray

Blueberries are Nutrient-Rich

Blueberries may be tiny, but they are big on nutritional value and are one of the healthiest choices in the fruit family. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a cup of blueberries a day keeps aging at bay! Studies have shown blueberries to aid in memory retention and help slow the body's aging process. Below are some of the health benefits blueberries offer.

  • Rich in Antioxidants
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Low in Sugar
  • Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Manganese

Fun Facts about Blueberries

  • Unlike everything else we grow, blueberries require acidic soil, with an ideal pH of 4.5. Our other crops require a pH range of 6-6.5. Sulfur is applied to the soil to bring down the pH levels
  • Blueberries do best in well-drained soils (contrary to the belief that they like marshy ground)
  • Blueberries are a favorite for birds, therefore fields are netted to protect the berries. Some growers use trained falcons for bird control since the falcons scare the birds away
  • A well-cared-for blueberry field will remain productive for 50-75 years or more

There are so many tasty ways to include these nutritious berries into your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert!

Spend a morning or afternoon blueberry picking at Connecticut’s Sweet Spot®, Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT.

Season

Early July - Mid August

Choosing

Choose firm berries when picking.

Storing

Fresh-picked blueberries can be stored up to a week in your refrigerator if stored in a covered container. Do not wash blueberries until you are ready to use them.

Freezing

Frozen blueberries will retain their flavor for up to two years. For best results, we recommend keeping berries as dry as possible before freezing. Do not add sugar before freezing berries. To freeze berries individually, lay them out on a flat tray, freeze, then place frozen berries in container and store in freezer.

Tips

For best results when baking with frozen blueberries, lightly dust unthawed blueberries with flour before stirring into batter.

Follow our Facebook for up to date picking conditions!

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21 hours ago

Celebrate 285 Years of Lyman Orchards with.....PIE!!
For 285 years, Lyman Orchards has been part of Connecticut farming tradition and we’re celebrating the sweetest way we know how! 🍎

For a limited time, get $2.85 OFF:
🥧 Apple Pie
🥧 Cherry Pie
🥧 Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
🥧 Pumpkin Pie

Available in-store & online while supplies last!
Visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market or shop now at lymanstore.com/collections/pies and use code: 285YEARS for $2.85 OFF!
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Celebrate 285 Years of Lyman Orchards with.....PIE!!
For 285 years, Lyman Orchards has been part of Connecticut farming tradition and we’re celebrating the sweetest way we know how! 🍎For a limited time, get $2.85 OFF:
🥧 Apple Pie
🥧 Cherry Pie
🥧 Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
🥧 Pumpkin PieAvailable in-store & online while supplies last!
Visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market or shop now at lymanstore.com/collections/pies and use code: 285YEARS for $2.85 OFF!
3 days ago

The festivities have started 🥳
Join us at our 285th Anniversary Festival this weekend!
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17 | 10 AM - 3 PM
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The festivities have started 🥳
Join us at our 285th Anniversary Festival this weekend!
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4 days ago

THIS WEEKEND!! Lyman Farm’s 285th Anniversary Festival!!
🎉 Celebrate 285 years of Lyman Orchards with live music, wagon rides, colonial demonstrations, pie-eating contests, face painting & more!

📅 Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17 | ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
View the whole list of activities by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/lymans-285th-anniversary-festival/

Special thanks to our sponsors Farm Credit East, ACA , Liberty Bank & Middlesex Health
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🍎 Lyman’s Apple of the Week: McIntosh! 🍎
Crisp, juicy, sweet with the perfect tart bite! It’s easy to see why McIntosh apples have been a longtime guest favorite at Lyman Orchards!

This week’s Apple Barrel specials:
🍎 2 lbs loose McIntosh apples — just $2.85
🍎 BOGO FREE 10-lb bags OR Kids Packs
(mix & match equal or lesser value)

🎉 We’re celebrating 285 years with a NEW featured apple every week — so stay tuned!
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🍎 Lyman’s Apple of the Week: McIntosh! 🍎
Crisp, juicy, sweet with the perfect tart bite! It’s easy to see why McIntosh apples have been a longtime guest favorite at Lyman Orchards!This week’s Apple Barrel specials:
🍎 2 lbs loose McIntosh apples — just $2.85
🍎 BOGO FREE 10-lb bags OR Kids Packs
(mix & match equal or lesser value)🎉 We’re celebrating 285 years with a NEW featured apple every week — so stay tuned!

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An old favorite has returned! Lymans Cinnamon Bread is back at the Apple Barrel Farm Market Bakery! Stop in today!
6 days ago

Heritage Award Announcement!

We are proud to announce Lyman Orchards as the recipient of our Heritage Award at the Quinnipiac Chamber’s 84th Annual Meeting & Business Awards!

This year, Lyman Orchards celebrates an incredible milestone — 285 years in continuous operation! 🍎

The Heritage Award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated longevity, resilience, and lasting impact on the community while continuing to evolve across generations. Lyman Orchards has become a true part of our region’s history through its commitment to excellence, community engagement, and preserving family tradition.

👏 Please join us in congratulating them and our other award recipients!

📅 Thursday, June 11
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 The Farms Country Club, Wallingford

🎟 Register here:
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Recipes & Blogs

Blueberry Honey-Glazed Pork Loin

Print Recipe Ingredients: Lyman Orchards blueberries ¼ cup honey ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup minced garlic cloves ¼ cup minced red onion Salt Ground black pepper Directions In a […]

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Blueberry Cheesecake

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