Awald's Berry Farm

North Collins, NY

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At a glance

Address: Gurney Avenue, North Collins, NY 14111
Activities: 🍇 Berries
Phone: (716) 337-2997
Typical season: May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook
County: Erie County, NY
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 47°F, lows around 30°F, about 4.8 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.

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34°16°F

43°23°M

55°32°A

68°45°M

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78°58°A

71°51°S

59°40°O

47°30°N

36°22°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 3
🍂 First fall frostOct 20
☀️ Frost-free season168 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Perrysburg, NY station (9.3 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

BerriesMay to Aug

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
Sunscreen and a hat
A cooler for the drive home
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.

Farm country: Erie County

Erie County had 918 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 153 sold food straight to the public and 23 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

46 acres of blueberries
54 acres of strawberries #5 of 38 counties in NY
20 acres of raspberries #8 of 42 counties in NY
6 acres of blackberries #8 of 28 counties in NY

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Awald's Berry Farm

Is Awald's Berry Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (716) 337-2997 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Awald's Berry Farm?

Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Awald's Berry Farm?

The listing gives the address as Gurney Avenue, North Collins, NY 14111. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Awald's Berry Farm?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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