Fall weekends near New York City fill quickly with activities that promise an orchard atmosphere without much connection to an actual crop. Apple picking is different when the open rows, available varieties, and condition of the orchard shape the day. At Peterson Family Farm in F
A peach trip from New York City should be built around the crop, not around a generic summer weekend. Peaches move quickly from firm to ripe, and one variety can finish as another begins. That makes a working orchard different from an attraction with a fixed schedule and the same
A peach can be bright red, perfectly round, and still disappoint when it is cut. Red color attracts attention, but it is not the most dependable sign that the fruit was mature when picked. A better decision begins with the background color, continues with aroma, and ends with a v
The first ripe peach does not mean every peach in New Jersey is ready, and the last hot week of August does not automatically mean the season is finished. Peach harvest moves through a sequence of varieties, each with its own maturity window. That is why the answer to when peach
With its delightful fall experiences, New Jersey offers families a unique and memorable activity: apple picking. As the crisp autumn…
Learn how to pick strawberries at Peterson Family Farm in Flemington, NJ. Check in first, look under the leaves, pick fully red berries, handle fruit gently, and protect the field for every family who visits.
Planning a strawberry picking NJ visit? Here is what to expect when you arrive at Peterson Family Farm, from parking and check-in to baskets, picking, weighing, and paying.
The Season Starts Before Most People Can Pick https://petersonfarm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/strawberry-picking.mp4 By late April, people searching for strawberry picking in New Jersey…
It’s that wonderful time of year again—CSA Week 2025—a national celebration of local farms, fresh food, and the communities that…
Start Your Year Off Right: Embrace Health, Flavor, and Community with Peterson Family Farm’s CSA, Farm Stand, and Pick-Your-Own Fruits As…