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Summer peach farm trip from New York City to Flemington, New Jersey.

Peach Picking Near NYC: Planning a Summer Farm Trip to Flemington

July 29, 2026 Peterson Family Farm

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

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Hand selecting a ripe peach by color and firmness.

How to Pick Ripe Peaches at a Farm Stand or Orchard

July 22, 2026 Peterson Family Farm

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

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New Jersey peach season guide with ripe summer peaches.

When Is Peach Season in New Jersey? A Week-by-Week Summer Guide

July 14, 2026 Peterson Family Farm

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

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Neatly planted rows of young vegetable crops across an expansive field at Peterson Family Farm, a pick‐your‐own farm in New Jersey with a Jersey CSA and pick‐your‐own strawberries.

Celebrating CSA Week 2025 at Peterson Family Farm

February 21, 2025 jonathan smith

It’s that wonderful time of year again—CSA Week 2025—a national celebration of local farms, fresh food, and the communities that…

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Posted in: Apple Picking, Cut Your Own Christmas Trees, Peach Picking, Strawberry Picking Filed under: healthy fruit, NJ CSA

Start Your Year Off Right: Embrace Health, Flavor, and Community with Peterson Family Farm’s CSA, Farm Stand, and Pick-Your-Own Fruits

December 27, 2024 jonathan smith

Start Your Year Off Right: Embrace Health, Flavor, and Community with Peterson Family Farm’s CSA, Farm Stand, and Pick-Your-Own Fruits As…

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Posted in: Apple Picking, Peach Picking, Strawberry Picking
Our beautiful peach tree grove. Come pick your own peaches in NJ

The Essential Guide to Picking the Perfect NJ Peaches

July 17, 2023 jonathan smith

Peach picking in New Jersey is a delightful experience. Imagine standing in the open air, surrounded by the vibrant colors of the orchard and the prospect of bringing home some of the tastiest peaches in the country. It’s an enjoyable activity for everyone, regardless of age.

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Posted in: Peach Picking Filed under: NJ Peach Picking, peach picking nj, pick-your-own-fruit
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