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Pick Your Own Strawberry Orchards

Pick Your Own Strawberries will open in June 2027!

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.

Follow our Facebook for up to date picking conditions!

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17 hours ago

It doesn’t get much better than this for apple picking! Crisp fall air, beautiful orchard views, and your favorite apples waiting to be picked!
Make a day of it and head to Lyman Orchards for some fresh-picked fall fun!🍎🍂
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23 hours ago

🍎 🎃 Pick your Own update for Tuesday, October 27th:
We’re picking Apples and Pumpkins from 9AM-4:30PM. The Apple and Pumpkin supplies are excellent. The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Cortland, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Ida Red, Crispin, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, and Granny Smith. The Pumpkins are both carving and sugar, orange and white, and all shapes and sizes.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-5:30 PM. The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA. 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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. This is the last week for the Corn Maze so don’t delay.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo

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 Tuesday, October 27th:
We’re picking Apples and Pumpkins from 9AM-4:30PM.  The Apple and Pumpkin supplies are excellent.  The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Cortland, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Ida Red, Crispin, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, and Granny Smith.  The Pumpkins are both carving and sugar, orange and white, and all shapes and sizes.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-5:30 PM.  The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA.  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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.  This is the last week for the Corn Maze so don’t delay.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo
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.

🍎🎃 THIS SUNDAY!!! Celebrate the season at Lyman Orchards AutumnFest with a day of autumn excitement at the Apple Barrel Farm Market!
📅 Sunday, November 1st, 10 AM–4 PM
Pick Your Own Apples & Pumpkins, Live Music, Food Trucks, Pumpkin Bowling and Pumpkin Golf and SO MUCH MORE! See all that is happening by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/autumnfest-2026/
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🍎🎃 THIS SUNDAY!!! Celebrate the season at Lyman Orchards AutumnFest with a day of autumn excitement at the Apple Barrel Farm Market!
📅 Sunday, November 1st, 10 AM–4 PM
Pick Your Own Apples & Pumpkins, Live Music, Food Trucks, Pumpkin Bowling and Pumpkin Golf and SO MUCH MORE! See all that is happening by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/event/autumnfest-2026/Image attachmentImage attachment

🍎 🎃 Pick your Own update for Monday, October 26th:
We’re picking Apples and Pumpkins from 9AM-4:30PM. The Apple and Pumpkin supplies are excellent. The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Cortland, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Ida Red, Crispin, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, and Granny Smith. The Pumpkins are both carving and sugar, orange and white, and all shapes and sizes.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-5:30 PM. The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA. 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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. This is the last week for the Corn Maze so don’t delay.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo

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 Monday, October 26th:
We’re picking Apples and Pumpkins from 9AM-4:30PM.  The Apple and Pumpkin supplies are excellent.  The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Cortland, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Ida Red, Crispin, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, and Granny Smith.  The Pumpkins are both carving and sugar, orange and white, and all shapes and sizes.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-5:30 PM.  The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA.  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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.  This is the last week for the Corn Maze so don’t delay.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo
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.

🍎 🎃 Pick your Own update for Sunday, October 25th:
We’re picking Apples, Pumpkins, and Raspberries from 9AM-4:30PM. The Apple and Pumpkin supplies are excellent. The Raspberries are while supplies last; picking is very good to start. The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Jonagold, Crispin, Spencer, Ida Red, Golden Delicious, Rome, Evercrisp, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady. We have a limited supply of Honeycrisp and McIntosh as well. The Pumpkins are both carving and sugar, orange and white, and all shapes and sizes.
The Corn Maze is open from 10AM-5:30 PM. The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA. 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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo

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

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

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

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

Horse Drawn Wagon rides, Trackless Train rides, and a Petting Farm are on the grounds of the Apple Barrel from 10AM-4PM.
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🍎 🎃 Pick your Own update for Sunday, October 25th:
We’re picking Apples, Pumpkins, and Raspberries from 9AM-4:30PM.  The Apple and Pumpkin supplies are excellent.  The Raspberries are while supplies last; picking is very good to start.  The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Jonagold, Crispin, Spencer, Ida Red, Golden Delicious, Rome, Evercrisp, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady.  We have a limited supply of Honeycrisp and McIntosh as well.  The Pumpkins are both carving and sugar, orange and white, and all shapes and sizes.
The Corn Maze is open from 10AM-5:30 PM.  The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA.  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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo
PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
We are picking in four areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
Horse Drawn Wagon rides, Trackless Train rides, and a Petting Farm are on the grounds of the Apple Barrel from 10AM-4PM.
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