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Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch

Pick Your Own Pumpkins are expected to open in late September 2026. 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 Pumpkin Patches are nestled on 200 acres of  Pick Your Own fruit orchards and fields overlooking the scenic Connecticut River Valley.  We produce on average, 275,000 to 350,000 lbs. of pumpkins each year! It's no wonder why Lyman Orchards was voted Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm!

Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Pumpkins are a fall favorite, but they aren't just for Halloween! They're great for carving, painting, and sprucing up your fall décor right up until and even past Thanksgiving!

If you're looking for a fun way to spend a day in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Pumpkin Patch is the perfect destination for a wholesome, fun, family-friendly getaway! And because we grow so many varieties of fruit, it's worth the trip! The Pumpkin season lasts for 6-7 weeks (mid September-late October) and traditionally overlaps the Apple Season (mid August-Mid November) and the Pear Season (mid August - late September).

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

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Pricing for 2026:

$8.00 for a small

$11.00 for a medium

$14.00 for a large

$17.00 for a jumbo size

Pumpkin Varieties

Lyman Orchards has one main pumpkin patch for weekends and two additional patches for weekdays. We regularly replenish the PYO patches with pumpkins from other fields that are scattered throughout the Orchard.  In total we grow 35 acres of pumpkins!

The pumpkin varieties we grow include sugar and carving pumpkins. The sugar pumpkins are smaller and are often used for baking. Kids like to paint sugar pumpkins too!  The carving pumpkins are typically used for fall displays and carving for Halloween.

In addition to orange colored pumpkins, we also grow white pumpkins (both sugar and carving).  We grow multiple varieties, giving our customers a wide array of shapes and sizes to choose from.

Pumpkins are loaded with nutrition, rich in beta-carotene and low in saturated fat. They are also a good source of potassium and dietary fiber. Roasting pumpkin seeds in your oven makes for a delicious snack!

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

Please call our Pick Your Own hotline 860-349-6015 for updated “what’s picking” news.

We do not have wagons available for use when picking pumpkins. Customers are allowed to bring in their own wagons into the pumpkin field to help transport your pumpkins to your car. 

Season

Late September - Late October

Freezing

Wash fruit, peel, and cut in half. Remove seeds and strings and cut into slices or cubes. Steam or boil until tender. Mash. Cool and pack into rigid containers, leaving 1/2 to 1 inch headspace, and freeze. Prepared this way, pumpkin will last up to one year in the freezer. Thaw frozen pumpkin in the top of a double boiler, season and serve as a vegetable or thaw in the fridge and use to make a pumpkin pie or pumpkin soup.Fresh pumpkin contains a high percentage of water, and it may need to be cooked down to achieve the consistency of canned pumpkin pulp. Steamed or baked pumpkin can be heated to a simmer and stirred occasionally until some of the water is cooked away. It can also be wrapped in cheesecloth and set over a bowl for several hours to drain.

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🍎🍏To continue our "Apple of the Week" we are doing things a bit differently this week! Enjoy $2 off Kids Pack apples, any variety!
Swing by the Apple Barrel Farm Market today and enjoy healthy eats this summer!
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🍎🍏To continue our Apple of the Week we are doing things a bit differently this week! Enjoy $2 off Kids Pack apples, any variety!
Swing by the Apple Barrel Farm Market today and enjoy healthy eats this summer!
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🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Wednesday, July 8th:
We’re picking Raspberries, Blueberries, Jostaberries, and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM. Supplies are excellent for the Raspberries and Blueberries and good for the Jostaberries and Peaches. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: Only offering pints and quarts with the Jostaberries.
$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

Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

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 is just past the top of the first hill in the Orchard to the right on the other side of the pond. For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth and then drive to the field. The Raspberries and Peaches are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard at the intersection with 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.
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🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Wednesday, July 8th:
We’re picking Raspberries, Blueberries, Jostaberries, and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM.  Supplies are excellent for the Raspberries and Blueberries and good for the Jostaberries and Peaches.  The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:  Only offering pints and quarts with the Jostaberries.
$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
Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
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 is just past the top of the first hill in the Orchard to the right on the other side of the pond.  For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth and then drive to the field.  The Raspberries and Peaches are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard at the intersection with 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.

🎉 Celebrate the opening of our Winnie-the-Pooh Sunflower Maze on August 1st with a very special guest! 🌻🍯
Join us for the 9 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, then head to the Apple Barrel Farm Market to meet Winnie-the-Pooh, snap a photo, and say hello!
🌻 Learn more: lymanorchards.com/event/meet-winnie-the-pooh/
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🎉 Celebrate the opening of our Winnie-the-Pooh Sunflower Maze on August 1st with a very special guest! 🌻🍯
Join us for the 9 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, then head to the Apple Barrel Farm Market to meet Winnie-the-Pooh, snap a photo, and say hello!
🌻 Learn more: https://lymanorchards.com/event/meet-winnie-the-pooh/

🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Tuesday, July 7th:
PYO Delayed Opening until 12:30PM.
We’re picking Raspberries, Blueberries, Jostaberries, and Peaches from 12:30-4:30PM, weather permitting. Supplies are excellent for the Raspberries and Blueberries and good for the Jostaberries and Peaches. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: Only offering pints and quarts with the Jostaberries.
$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

Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

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 1st hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is, and the Raspberries and Peaches are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard at the intersection with 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.
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🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Tuesday, July 7th:
PYO Delayed Opening until 12:30PM.
We’re picking Raspberries, Blueberries, Jostaberries, and Peaches from 12:30-4:30PM, weather permitting.  Supplies are excellent for the Raspberries and Blueberries and good for the Jostaberries and Peaches.  The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:  Only offering pints and quarts with the Jostaberries.
$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
Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
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 1st hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is, and the Raspberries and Peaches are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard at the intersection with 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.

We hope you all had an amazing July 4th weekend! Now it's time to RELAX at #HappyHour from 3pm-6pm at 1741pubandgrill! 🍺🥨🍔 ... See MoreSee Less

We hope you all had an amazing July 4th weekend! Now its time to RELAX at #HappyHour from 3pm-6pm at 1741pubandgrill! 🍺🥨🍔Image attachment

PYO on Monday July 6: Due to the rain and wet field conditions, PYO is closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday with PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Jostaberries, and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM.

Apple Barrel is open today and everyday from 9AM-6PM. Plenty of pre-picked Raspberries and Honeyberries.
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PYO on Monday July 6: Due to the rain and wet field conditions, PYO is closed today.  We will reopen on Tuesday with PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Jostaberries, and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM.Apple Barrel is open today and everyday from 9AM-6PM.  Plenty of pre-picked Raspberries and Honeyberries.
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