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Cherry Picking in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
New Jersey offers plenty of options for cherry picking, from well-known destinations to smaller family-run spots. Browse every listing below, or search your ZIP code to find the nearest one.
Mid-Atlantic Cherry Season
The mid-Atlantic states offer some of the best cherry picking access on the East Coast, with the orchards of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Maryland's western counties, New Jersey's Hunterdon County, and Pennsylvania's Adams County all growing sweet and sour cherries that support pick-your-own programs in late May and June. The cherry harvest in this region precedes the apple season by several months, providing an early-summer reason to visit the same orchard country that draws apple pickers each fall. Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is particularly notable for its cherry production, with the orchards around Winchester producing sweet varieties that rival anything grown in the Pacific Northwest for quality and flavor.
Best Time for Cherry Picking in New Jersey
Late May through June for the Hunterdon County and Warren County cherry operations, with sweet varieties typically at their best in early June.
Tips for Cherry Picking in New Jersey
Before heading out for cherry picking anywhere in New Jersey, a quick call or website check can save a wasted trip if conditions have changed. Early in the day tends to mean better selection and shorter lines.