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Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch

Pick Your Own Pumpkins are expected to open in September 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 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 2025:

$8.00 for a small

$11.00 for a medium

$14.00 for a large

$16.00 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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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Saturday, July 19th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Blueberries, Raspberries, and Peaches. Squash Flowers are good to start. Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.

PYO Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.

Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$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:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart 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. The Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard, and left on Powder Hill Rd. Follow the signs.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.

Blueberry Fest 10AM-4PM at the Apple Barrel and grounds of the Apple Barrel.
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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Saturday, July 19th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Blueberries, Raspberries, and Peaches.  Squash Flowers are good to start.  Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.PYO Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$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:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart 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.  The Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard, and left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.
Blueberry Fest 10AM-4PM at the Apple Barrel and grounds of the Apple Barrel.

TOMORROW, July 19th, we celebrate the BLUEBERRY and YOU ARE INVITED!!
🫐WHAT: 2025 LYMAN ORCHARDS BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!!
🫐WHEN: 10:00am-4:00pm
🫐WHERE: Apple Barrel Farm Market!
There will be so much happening! LIVE music, food trucks, Gem Mining Activity, free community yoga, face painting AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
See the list of events by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/blueberry-festival-2025/
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TOMORROW, July 19th, we celebrate the BLUEBERRY and YOU ARE INVITED!!
🫐WHAT: 2025 LYMAN ORCHARDS BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!!
🫐WHEN: 10:00am-4:00pm
🫐WHERE: Apple Barrel Farm Market!
There will be so much happening! LIVE music, food trucks, Gem Mining Activity, free community yoga, face painting AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
See the list of events by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/event/blueberry-festival-2025/

🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Friday, July 18th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, Blueberries, and Squash Flowers. Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.

PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.

Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$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

Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart 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 is just past the first hill in the Orchard and to the left. For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth. The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard. For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches 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.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.
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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Friday, July 18th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, Blueberries, and Squash Flowers.  Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$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
Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart 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 is just past the first hill in the Orchard and to the left.  For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth.  The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard.  For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches 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.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.

🌟THIS SUNDAY we have a very special STAR WARS Themed Trivia Brunch at 1741pubandgrill!
We will be featuring this Java the Hutt Marshmallow Iced Coffee, (also available spiked)! 🌟
We are asking all things STAR WARS during brunch so bring your best Luke, Leia, Han and Darth Vader game face down for a competitive morning filled with Star Wars themed questions!
And, may the Force be with you, ALWAYS!
See full a la carte menu and learn more by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/star-wars-trivia-brunch-2025/
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🌟THIS SUNDAY we have a very special STAR WARS Themed Trivia Brunch at 1741pubandgrill!
We will be featuring this Java the Hutt Marshmallow Iced Coffee, (also available spiked)! 🌟
We are asking all things STAR WARS during brunch so bring your best Luke, Leia, Han and Darth Vader game face down for a competitive morning filled with Star Wars themed questions!
And, may the Force be with you, ALWAYS!
See full a la carte menu and learn more by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/event/star-wars-trivia-brunch-2025/

🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Thursday, July 17th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Blueberries. There are some Squash Flowers, and Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.

PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, and Donut Peaches are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.

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

Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart 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 is just past 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. The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard. For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches 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.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.
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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Thursday, July 17th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Blueberries.  There are some Squash Flowers, and Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, and Donut Peaches are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.
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
Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart 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 is just past 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.  The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard.  For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches 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.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.Image attachmentImage attachment

🍑Days like this were MADE for picking PEACHES!! Well, and raspberries, blueberries, and Jostaberries!☺️ see you in the fields and stay hydrated! ... See MoreSee Less

🍑Days like this were MADE for picking PEACHES!! Well, and raspberries, blueberries, and Jostaberries!☺️ see you in the fields and stay hydrated!
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Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6015

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