🍎 Apples 🍇 Berries 🧺 U-pick 🍁 Maple syrup 🫐 Blueberries

Jameson's High Meadow Farm

Chester, MA

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At a glance

Address: 410 Skyline Trail, Chester, MA 01011
Activities: 🍎 Apples 🍇 Berries 🧺 U-pick 🍁 Maple syrup 🫐 Blueberries
Phone: (413) 667-3640
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: Cash, Commerical Checks/Accounts, Personal Checks
Social: Facebook
County: Hampden County, MA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 4.7 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 47°F, lows around 27°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

32°12°J

35°13°F

42°21°M

55°32°A

67°42°M

75°52°J

80°56°J

78°54°A

71°47°S

59°36°O

47°27°N

36°19°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 13
🍂 First fall frostOct 2
☀️ Frost-free season144 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Worthington, MA station (6.2 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

ApplesAug to Oct
BerriesMay to Aug
U-pickMay to Oct
Maple syrupFeb to Mar
BlueberriesJun 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.
A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
Hand wipes
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?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.

Farm country: Hampden County

Hampden County had 491 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 130 sold food straight to the public and 17 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

152 acres of apples #8 of 9 counties in MA
144 acres of blueberries #2 of 9 counties in MA
22 acres of strawberries #7 of 10 counties in MA
5 acres of raspberries #7 of 9 counties in MA
13,595 maple taps #5 of 7 counties in MA

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.

From the listing

Pick your own blueberries and apples. Beautiful, quiet location and simple, plain family time fun! Maple syrup and fresh eggs, hay and cordwood for sale.

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Questions about Jameson's High Meadow Farm

Is Jameson's High Meadow Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (413) 667-3640 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Jameson's High Meadow Farm?

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

Where is Jameson's High Meadow Farm?

The listing gives the address as 410 Skyline Trail, Chester, MA 01011. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Jameson's High Meadow 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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