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Pick Your Own Peach and Nectarine Orchards

Pick Your Own Peaches & Nectarines are expected to open in July 2025. Be on the look out for an opening date! 

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.

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🍓🫐Pick Your Own for Tuesday, June 24th:
Due to the high heat we are offering just morning picking hours on Tuesday.
Picking is good to start for the Strawberries, excellent for the Raspberries, and good for the Blueberries and Jostaberries. 🫐🍓

PYO Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-12 Noon. Strawberries are while supplies last.

Strawberry Price:
$8 per
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🍓🫐Pick Your Own for Tuesday, June 24th:
Due to the high heat we are offering just morning picking hours on Tuesday.
Picking is good to start for the Strawberries, excellent for the Raspberries, and good for the Blueberries and Jostaberries. 🫐🍓PYO Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-12 Noon.  Strawberries are while supplies last.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
Picking location for the Strawberries, Blueberries and Jostaberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard, where the big pine tree is.  For the Raspberries go to the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
With PYO 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.
Delicious Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.

🍦Your Monday reminder on this HOT day! With a Pick Your Own purchase you receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the Apple Barrel Creamery! Cool down after picking!
Plus, TODAY we started picking Blueberries and Jostaberries, raspberries too!
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🍦Your Monday reminder on this HOT day! With a Pick Your Own purchase you receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the Apple Barrel Creamery! Cool down after picking!
Plus, TODAY we started picking Blueberries and Jostaberries, raspberries too!

BLUEBERRY PICKING IS HERE!
🫐Pick Your Own for Monday, June 23rd:
Picking is fair for the Raspberries and good to start for the Blueberries and Jostaberries. Strawberries are not available today. We expect one or two more part days for them this week as their season comes to an end. 🫐

PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM. Blueberries and Jostaberries are while
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BLUEBERRY PICKING IS HERE!
🫐Pick Your Own for Monday, June 23rd:
Picking is fair for the Raspberries and good to start for the Blueberries and Jostaberries.  Strawberries are not available today.  We expect one or two more part days for them this week as their season comes to an end. 🫐PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.  Blueberries and Jostaberries are while supplies last.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
Picking location for the Blueberries and Jostaberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard, where the big pine tree is.  For the Raspberries go to the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
With PYO 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.
Delicious Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.

🍓Pick Your Own for Sunday, June 22nd:
Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries. We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓

PYO Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM. PYO Strawberries are open from 8AM-11AM, or while supplies last.

Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container

Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per
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🍓Pick Your Own for Sunday, June 22nd:
Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries.  We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓PYO Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.  PYO Strawberries are open from 8AM-11AM, or while supplies last.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
Picking location for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard, where the big pine tree is.  For the Raspberries go to the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
Delicious Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.

🍓Pick Your Own for Saturday, June 21st, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries! We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓

PYO Strawberries and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM. Strawberries are while supplies last.

Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container

Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart
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🍓Pick Your Own for Saturday, June 21st, Picking is fair for the Strawberries and good for the Raspberries! We are at the end of the PYO Strawberry season. 🍓PYO Strawberries and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.  Strawberries are while supplies last.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container
$31 per 4-quart container
Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
Picking location for the Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard, where the big pine tree is.  For the Raspberries go to the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
With PYO 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.
Delicious Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups available at the Apple Barrel from 10AM and 4PM.

🍓🍫NEW ITEM! Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups are now available at the Apple Barrel Farm Market daily 10 am - 4 pm.
Local fresh strawberries topped with milk chocolate, pistachio cream and crispy kataifi! Available while supplies last!
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🍓🍫NEW ITEM! Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups are now available at the Apple Barrel Farm Market daily 10 am - 4 pm.
Local fresh strawberries topped with milk chocolate, pistachio cream and crispy kataifi! Available while supplies last!
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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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