It’s fall and the leaves are changing beautiful hues of oranges and shades of brown. Where does one go for some fall fun? How does a pie tasting at Alstede Farms sound? For years Alstede Farms in Chester NJ has been a go to spot for Pick Your Own fruits and veggies. I was introduced to this farm several years back on a strawberrry picking festival. We’re talking about delicious ripe strawberries, apples, pumpkins and who can resist fresh apple cider?
At Alstede Farms, not only can you taste test over 30 varietal pie flavors but you can also stop by Tomasello Winery right on site. Flavors include: coconut, traditional apple, peach/apple, blueberry and more. Price of admission? Free!
Now if you want to PYO (Pick Your Own) pumpkin, then yes there’s an admission fee. But no worries it’s not that bad considering it’s all part of the experience and of course don’t forget that fall hayride!
30 Pie Flavors, nom yum nom
If you’re interested in the harvest schedule:
| Strawberries |
End of May – June |
| Peas (Shelling, Sugar Snap, Snow) |
Mid June |
| Vegetables (Swiss chard, radishes, spinach, beets, turnips, kohlrabi, cilantro) | Mid June |
| Green & Pink Gooseberries |
End of June – end of July |
| Currants |
End of June – end of July |
| Red & Black Summer Raspberries |
End of June – end of July |
| Blueberries |
End of June – end of July |
| Sweet Corn |
End of July – October |
| Vegetables (Peppers, Eggplant, Tomatoes) |
End of July – October |
| Peaches | Middle of July – the middle of September |
| Cantaloupe | August – the middle of September |
| Nectarines | August – the middle of September |
| Honeydew | August – the middle of September |
| Canary Melon | August – the middle of September |
| Asian Pears | August – October |
| Blackberries | Middle of August – middle of September |
| Elderberries | September |
| Yellow & Red Fall Raspberries |
Middle of August – October |
| Apples | August – End of October |
| Pumpkins | Middle of September – middle of November |
| Gourds | Middle of September – middle of November |
| Indian Corn |
Middle of September – middle of November |
| Potatoes |
Middle of September – middle of November WEEKENDS ONLY |
At Alstede Farms be sure to spend time in the store! Here you’ll find hand made soaps, fresh organic fruits and veggies, yummy cider donuts and of course the main attraction, their P-I-E-S!
Hand Made Soaps
Walk over to their pumpkin and gourds section, get inspired pick a pumpkin for your carving fun! Better yet, pick up some squash and over fall harvest vegetables to prepare a nice rich soup!
Pumpkins & Fall
Honey Honey Honey, don’t you just love natural honey? I sure do and here you’ll find a wide selection, perfect for holiday gifting!
Natural Honey
It might be too cold now, but in the spring/summer and early fall, pick up a sandwich and enjoy their outdoor benches. Grab a Tomasello Winery Bottle after you partake in some wine and relax. It’s quaint out here and I’m sure when you reach from New York or elsewhere within NJ or PA, you’ll be glad you did some pie tasting at Alstede Farms.
