Where to Pick Strawberries in Greater Philly

With Memorial Day past, summer is here, which means that through mid-June, it's strawberry season in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

While options for fruit are pretty common up and down the Main Line, finding a place to take one’s family for strawberry picking is a little more rare.

If you want a more personal touch to your strawberries, or you are just looking for something fun to do with your family, these nearby farms offer strawberry picking options.

Highland Orchard

Where: 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester

Info: According to the orchard’s blog, strawberry picking will start on May 31 and run all summer. The orchard is open for picking from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Sunday. Pricing is available on its website.

Linvilla Orchard

Where: 137 W Knowlton Road, Media

Info: Linvilla’s website says that picking hours run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, depending on weather and crop conditions. Strawberries are currently going for $2.99 per pound, and the season is expected to last through mid-June. Check here for contact information.

Maple Acres Farm

Where: 2656 Narcissa Road, Plymouth Meeting

Info: Maple Acres offers strawberry picking and is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call ahead to schedule and get information on their pick-your-own program.

Longview Farm Market

Where: 3215 Stump Hall Road, Collegeville

Info: Longview has a number of pick-your-own programs running through October. Their strawberry season runs through mid-June, and includes Strawberry Days on weekends in June. Picking is dependant on weather and crop, so call before you show up.

Know any nearby farms to pick strawberries that we missed? Please add them to the comments section below.