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Pick Your Own Strawberries are officially closed for the 2025 season. Stay tuned for opening 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.

Looking for the best strawberry picking Connecticut has to offer? Lyman Orchards is a top destination for Pick Your Own (PYO) strawberries. Strawberries are one of the first Pick Your Own fruits of the season, along with honeyberries starting in mid-June and lasting until early July.

Strawberries are a delicious source of potassium, Vitamin C, fiber and high levels of antioxidants. Strawberries are also sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, and a low-calorie food  - 55 calories per cup! We grow many different varieties of strawberries, selected for their flavor and ability to withstand Connecticut soil and weather conditions.

Strawberry picking is a great family-friendly activity, however the season doesn't last forever, so get out while the picking is good!

Come to Lyman Orchards for some fun and pick your own strawberries!  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.

Pick Your Own Strawberry Pricing for 2025:

$8.00 for a quart container

$31.00 for a four-quart container

$60.00 for a tray container

Season

Early June - Early July

Choosing

Look for vibrant red strawberries, with few green or white areas. The caps and berries should look fresh and clean. Berries should be plump. The size of the berries differs with the variety and is not a sign of flavor or quality.

Ripening

Strawberries, unlike many other fruits, do not ripen after they are picked. So, be sure to pick only the berries that are brightly colored red, and fully matured.

Storing

Strawberries are very perishable; handle gently. Protect berries from direct sunlight, especially when traveling in the car for a long time. Store in a cool place and rinse berries just before use. Remove stems after berries are washed. Use the ripest berries first.

Freezing

Simply wash and drain well on paper towel. Place in freezer on cookie sheet single layered. After frozen, store in containers.

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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.

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🌻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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