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Pick Your Own Peach and Nectarine Orchards

Pick Your Own Peaches & Nectarines are Open! 

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.

Our Pick Your Own Peach and Nectarine trees are nestled on 200 acres of  Pick Your Own fruit orchards and fields overlooking the scenic Connecticut River Valley.  We've been growing peaches for over 130 years, going back to the early 1890's! It's no wonder why Lyman Orchards was voted Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm!

Pick Your Own Peaches and Nectarines

If you're looking for a fun way to spend a day in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Peach and Nectarine Orchards is the perfect destination for a wholesome, fun, family-friendly getaway! And because we grow so many varieties of fruits, it's worth the trip! The Peach and Nectarine season lasts for 12 weeks (mid July-late September) and traditionally overlaps the Blueberry season (early July-mid August) and the Pear Season (mid August - late September).

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

Pick Your Own Peaches & Nectarines Pricing:

$16.00 for a 1/2 Peck Bag

$26.00 for a Peck Bag

$47.00 for a 1/2 Bushel Bag

 

Peach Varieties

Lyman Orchards has 4,200 peach trees and 300 nectarine trees spread over 34 acres. We grow 27 varieties of peaches, including 3 flat varieties, and 8 varieties of nectarines.

The peach varieties range from clingstone to freestone. The early varieties are classified as "clingstone", indicating that the sweet flesh of the peach clings to the pit or stone, early-mid season are "semi-cling", and by mid-August, all varieties are "freestone". Mid-August and later varieties are best for canning and preserving peaches.

Like our apples, our peaches are Eco-certified, grown using agricultural methods that preserve and protect our orchards’ ecology.

Peach & Nectarine picking is a great family friendly activity!

Peaches and Nectarines are Nutrient-Rich

Peaches and nectarines have an impressive nutritional resume that make them a healthy choice in your daily diet. Below are some of the health benefits peaches offer.

  • Moderate Source of Antioxidants and Vitamin C
  • No Saturated-Fats
  • Low in Calories
  • One peach contains 2% or more daily value of vitamins E and K, niacin, folate, iron, choline, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and copper

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

Spend a morning or afternoon peach and nectarine picking at Connecticut’s Sweet Spot®, Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT

Season

Mid July - Late September

Choosing

When buying or picking, look for a creamy or golden color. A ripe peach is fragrant, firm, but not hard. It will yield to a gentle squeeze.

Ripening

Peaches will take on up to 1/3 of their size in the last few days of tree ripening, assuming a normal growing season with adequate moisture. If you like peaches soft, leave them out at room temperature for a day or two and they will soften to your preference. After purchasing peaches, refrigerate most of them and leave the number out that you wish to eat in the next day or two.

Storing

Store fully ripe peaches in the refrigerator. Peel peaches by immersing the fruit in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon, then plunge into cold water. Slip off skins with the help of a knife. To slice, cut peaches in half around the center, not the natural seam. Gently twist halves apart.

Freezing

To freeze, peel and slice peaches, mixing 1 quart of fruit with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Pack in freezer bags or containers. To protect the color of sliced peaches in a salad or dessert, dip the slices in lemon juice.

Follow our Facebook for up to date picking conditions!

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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Thursday, August 21st:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Thursday, August 21st:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Gree
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻We are entering the final week of the 2025 Sunflower Maze! Don't delay!🌻 ... See MoreSee Less

🌻We are entering the final week of the 2025 Sunflower Maze! Dont delay!🌻

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Fa
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Favorite.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.
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Recipes & Blogs

Peach Glazed Salmon

Print Recipe Ingredients: 8 lyman peaches (peeled and diced) ½ cup cider vinegar 2 tbsp honey ¼ tsp chile flakes 1 red onion diced 6 garlic cloves chopped 1 tsp […]

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Lyman’s Peach Pecan Pocket

Print Recipe Ingredients: 4 Lyman peaches-sliced in half with pit removed ½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp nutmeg ½ cup chopped pecans 1 […]

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