Strawberry picking has become one of my favorite family activities and I love trying out new farms with the kids each year! Some of the farms have amazing bakeries where you can find strawberry pie, muffins and my favorite, strawberry lemonade! There is nothing like spending the day in the sun picking berries and then grabbing a cold glass of strawberry lemonade!
Strawberry Picking Tips
- Pick strawberries that are completely red, plump, and firm. The berries do not ripen after they are picked off the plants.
- Do not pull the berries, gently twist your strawberries off the vine and pinch the stem of the berry.
- Lift and look under the strawberry leaves to find berries.
- Handle berries gently, as they bruise easily. Don't overfill your buckets or press down on the berries.
- Pick strawberries in the early morning or early evening to avoid the sun
- Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Take pictures and have fun!
Here is a list of local spots and a few others worth the drive that we found to be fun!
Amesbury
45 Fern Ave.
Amesbury, MA 01913
West Newbury
102 Moulton St.
West Newbury, MA 01985
(508) 641-5955
Ipswich
259 Linebrook Rd.
Ipswich, MA 01938
143 Argilla Rd.
Ipswich, MA
978-356-5366
Boxford
Ingaldsby Farm
14 Washington St West
Boxford MA 01921
(978) 352-2813
Smolak Farms
Small Oxx Farm
494 Ipswich Road
Boxford MA 01921
(978) 682-6332
Check https://www.smolakfarms.com/strawberries for picking conditions and guidelines
Haverhill
Rogers Spring Hill Garden and Farm Center
133 Neck Road
Ward Hill (Haverhill) MA 01835
(978) 372-4780
North Andover
Barker’s Farm North Andover
1267 Osgood Street (Rt. 125)
North Andover MA 01845
(978) 683-0785
No pick-your own. Fresh strawberries available at the farm stand.
Boston Hill Farm
1370 Turnpike St
North Andover MA 01845
(978) 681-8556
Smolak Farms
315 S Bradford St
North Andover MA 01845
(978) 682-6332
Check https://www.smolakfarms.com/strawberries for picking conditions and guidelines
Looking for some strawberry recipes?
- Inside Outside Chocolate Strawberries
- Summer Harvest: Rhubarb Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
- Strawberry Upside Down Cake
- Kids Tired of Sandwiches? Try This Strawberry Chicken Salad Wrap
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