Our two-acre blueberry patch in Chesterfield, NJ will be open to the public this summer! Join our email list or follow us on social media to stay up to date. Our blueberries are Reka highbush variety. Our patch was established by the previous owners and is currently loved by NJ Nut Farms family and friends. We are excited to share our pesticide-free blueberries with the public for the first time in 2024.
PYO HOURS: Blueberry season begins mid- June and runs about 6 weeks.
Pick-Your-Own is open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 9am -4pm during the season.
Check our social media for up-to-date announcements.
We are open Rain or Shine- closed only during extreme weather events.
PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT: Dress appropriately for the weather and the farm. Old sneakers or boots are advised, especially after rain.
Take necessary precautions against sun exposure and heat. Sunscreen and a big hat are recommended.
You may also wish to protect yourself against mosquitoes, ticks, and poison ivy.
Blueberries are sold by the pound. We anticipate a price of $4/lb for our 2024 season (subject to change).
We accept cash, check and venmo at this time. There is no admission fee.
There is a portopotty and handwashing station available at the farm.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring plenty of water and sun protection.
You will use buckets provided by the farm for picking.
We have clamshell containers available to take berries home.
Do not bring your own bags and buckets into the berry patch.
You are encouraged to bring your own containers (bags, clamshells, berry baskets) to transport berries home with you.
Strollers are not guaranteed to work in the blueberry patch in all conditions.
Travel light- Bags, backpacks, and wagons are not recommended in the blueberry patch.
Pets are not permitted on the farm.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE: Parking is available past the house next to the barn. Please check in at the PYO tent.
We have buckets and directions to the designated picking spots of the day.
You may choose to leave bags, keys, and any other small personal items at the PYO Tent so they do not get lost in the berry patch.
WHILE YOU PICK: Stay within designated picking areas. Refrain from eating fruit while picking.
Our buckets hold approximately 5 pounds of blueberries.
Be mindful to pick ripe fruit and leave the rest. Blueberries will not ripen after picking.
Pick only dark purple berries and allow unripe fruit to stay on the bush for future pickers.
Before you start, review how to identify ripe fruit with our staff. We can help if you have any questions!
AFTER PICKING: Return to the PYO tent to have your fruit weighed and packed for transport.
You are encouraged to bring your own containers to take berries home.
42 Chesterfield-Georgetown Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
Weds, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm (in season)
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