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Pick Your Own Strawberry Orchards

Pick Your Own Strawberries are officially OPEN! Hours are 8 AM - 4:30 PM Daily (Weather Permitting)

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 2026:

$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 update for Sunday, August 23rd:
We’re pickingPeaches, Nectarines, Apples, Regular Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, Summer Squash, Cut Sunflowers, and a limited supply of Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM. The supplies are excellent for all except Raspberries. The Raspberries are while supplies last. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Paula Red, Gingergold, and Gala. The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Shinseiki Asian.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Nectarine, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container

PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container

Summer Squash $1 each

Sunflowers $5 each

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

We are picking in three areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

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.

The Volkswagon/Corvair car show runs from 9AM-3PM on the grounds of the Apple Barrel.
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🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Sunday, August 23rd:
We’re pickingPeaches, Nectarines, Apples, Regular Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, Summer Squash, Cut Sunflowers, and a limited supply of Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are excellent for all except Raspberries.  The Raspberries are while supplies last.  The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Paula Red, Gingergold, and Gala.  The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Shinseiki Asian.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Nectarine, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
Summer Squash $1 each
Sunflowers $5 each
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
We are picking in three areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
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.
The Volkswagon/Corvair car show runs from 9AM-3PM on the grounds of the Apple Barrel.

🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Saturday, August 22nd:
We’re picking Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Regular Pears, Asian Pears, and Cut Sunflowers from 8AM-4:30PM. The supplies are excellent for all. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Sunrise, Empress, and Early Gala. The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Shinseiki Asian.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Nectarine, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

Sunflowers $5 each

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

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 Saturday, August 22nd:
We’re picking Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Regular Pears, Asian Pears, and Cut Sunflowers from 8AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are excellent for all.  The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Sunrise, Empress, and Early Gala.  The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Shinseiki Asian.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Nectarine, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
Sunflowers $5 each
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
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.

🌽🎉 Are you as EXCITED as we are??!! The 2026 Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards opens Saturday, September 5!
🇺🇸 Celebrate 250 Years of America as you explore this one-of-a-kind maze!

👉Learn more about this year's Corn Maze by visiting lymanorchards.com/events/corn-maze/
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🌽🎉 Are you as EXCITED as we are??!! The 2026 Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards opens Saturday, September 5!
🇺🇸 Celebrate 250 Years of America as you explore this one-of-a-kind maze!👉Learn more about this years Corn Maze by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/events/corn-maze/Image attachment

🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Friday, August 21st:
We’re pickingPeaches, Apples, Pears, Squash Flowers, and Cut Sunflowers from 8AM-4:30PM. The supplies are excellent for all. The Peaches are yellow and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Sunrise, Empress, and Early Gala. The Pear varieties is Clapp’s Favorite, Bartlett, and Red Bartlett. For the Squash Flowers, check in and pay at the Peach booth and you will be directed to the field. Bonus: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers!
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container

Summer Squash is Free when you purchase Squash Flowers.

Sunflowers $5 each

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

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 Friday, August 21st:
We’re pickingPeaches, Apples, Pears, Squash Flowers, and Cut Sunflowers from 8AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are excellent for all.  The Peaches are yellow and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Sunrise, Empress, and Early Gala.  The Pear varieties is Clapp’s Favorite, Bartlett, and Red Bartlett.  For the Squash Flowers, check in and pay at the Peach booth and you will be directed to the field.  Bonus: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers!
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
Summer Squash is Free when you purchase Squash Flowers.
Sunflowers $5 each
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
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.

☀️SUMMER SPECIAL!! Free Pick Your Own Summer Squash with the purchase of PYO Squash Flowers!
This is a Quick Flash Sale Bonus now through this Friday, August 21st only, so don't delay!
Pay for the Squash Flowers at the Peach Booth!
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☀️SUMMER SPECIAL!! Free Pick Your Own Summer Squash with the purchase of PYO Squash Flowers!
This is a Quick Flash Sale Bonus now through this Friday, August 21st only, so dont delay!
Pay for the Squash Flowers at the Peach Booth!

🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Thursday, August 20th:
We’re picking Peaches, Apples, Pears, Squash Flowers, and Cut Sunflowers from 8AM-4:30PM. The supplies are excellent for all. The Peaches are yellow and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Sunrise, Empress, and Early Gala. The Pear varieties is Clapp’s Favorite, Bartlett, and Red Bartlett. For the Squash Flowers, check in and pay at the Peach booth and you will be directed to the field. Bonus: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers!
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container

Summer Squash is Free when you purchase Squash Flowers.

Sunflowers $5 each

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

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.
... See MoreSee Less

🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Thursday, August 20th:
We’re picking Peaches, Apples, Pears, Squash Flowers, and Cut Sunflowers from 8AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are excellent for all.  The Peaches are yellow and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Sunrise, Empress, and Early Gala.  The Pear varieties is Clapp’s Favorite, Bartlett, and Red Bartlett.  For the Squash Flowers, check in and pay at the Peach booth and you will be directed to the field.  Bonus: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers!
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Peach, Apple, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
Summer Squash is Free when you purchase Squash Flowers.
Sunflowers $5 each
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
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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