Strawberry Picking on Long Island
Strawberry picking is one of Long Island’s earliest pick-your-own farm traditions of the year. The local season generally begins in late May and runs through June, with most public fields concentrated in eastern Suffolk County and on the North Fork. Because strawberries have a short harvest window and fields can be picked out quickly, visitors should confirm availability with the farm before making the trip.
When Is Strawberry Picking Season on Long Island?
Long Island’s strawberry season is much earlier and shorter than apple or pumpkin season. Picking often begins around late May and is strongest during June, although exact opening and closing dates vary with spring temperatures, rain, crop development and how quickly visitors pick the ripe fruit. Some farms may close fields temporarily between harvest flushes.
Strawberry Picking on the North Fork
The North Fork remains the center of Long Island’s pick-your-own berry scene. Patty’s Berries & Bunches in Mattituck combines strawberry picking with later-season berries, flower fields and seasonal ice cream, while Wickham’s Fruit Farm in Cutchogue offers a more traditional working-farm experience with a farm stand, baked goods and other U-pick fruit as the growing season progresses.
Calverton, Riverhead and Manorville Farms
Several strawberry farms are clustered around Calverton, Baiting Hollow, Manorville and the western gateway to the North Fork. Lewin Farms is one of Long Island’s best-known U-pick operations, while Sujecki Farms promotes its Edwards Avenue location specifically for spring strawberry picking. Fink’s Country Farm and Lenny Bruno Farms add more of a family-activity or festival component, and Rottkamp’s Fox Hollow Farm offers another working-farm option along Sound Avenue.
A Strawberry Picking Option Farther West
Thera Farms in Brentwood gives families a strawberry-picking option without traveling all the way to the East End. Its seasonal farm updates have included strawberries and other crops for public picking, making it a useful western Suffolk addition to a guide otherwise dominated by eastern farms.
Before You Visit a Strawberry Farm
Check the farm’s latest crop update on the morning of your visit whenever possible. Strawberry fields can change from plentiful to picked out within a busy weekend, and rain can temporarily close a field. Farms also use different pricing systems, including per-pound, per-quart and admission-plus-container models. Wear shoes suitable for farm rows, bring sun protection, and follow each farm’s rules about containers, pets and sampling.
Key Facts & Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Guide | Strawberry Picking on Long Island |
| Primary Season | Late May through June, depending on weather and crop conditions |
| Verified Map Locations | 8 current strawberry U-pick farms with audited map coordinates |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Main Areas | Western Suffolk, Calverton/Riverhead/Manorville, and the North Fork |
| Map Filters | Farm experience, picking schedule, farm extras, and region |
| Common Extras | Farm stands, other U-pick berries, baked goods, ice cream, children’s activities, hayrides, and seasonal festivals |
| Important Note | Strawberry availability can change daily. Confirm field status, hours, pricing and picking rules directly with the farm before traveling. |
Methodology
LongIslandGuide.com compiled this map by reviewing current official farm websites, municipal pages, business listings, and recent seasonal updates to identify active Long Island strawberry-picking locations. Farms were included only when public pick-your-own strawberry activity could be reasonably verified. Locations that appeared closed, outdated, duplicated, or limited to selling strawberries without public U-pick access were excluded.
Map coordinates were checked separately and embedded directly into the map rather than generated through live geocoding. Where a farm uses a separate field, check-in area, or seasonal entrance, the map is intended to represent the most relevant public visitor location available at the time of research. Because crop conditions, picking days, prices, and field access can change quickly, visitors should confirm current availability directly with the farm before traveling.
From a quick morning berry-picking trip to a full family farm day, Long Island’s strawberry season offers several different experiences during a relatively short window each spring. Use the interactive map to compare farms by location and features, then check the farm’s current crop report before heading out so you arrive while ripe strawberries are still available.
