Lakeside Strawberries

Hadley, MA

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At a glance

Address: 311 River Drive, Hadley, MA
Activities: 🍇 Berries 🍓 Strawberries
Phone: (413) 461-1212
Website: czajkowskifarm.com
Typical season: May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Hampshire County, MA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 2.3 mi
Playground 1.9 mi
Picnic area 2.6 mi
Gas station Shell 2.6 mi
EV charger ChargePoint 2 mi
138 places to eat within 5 mi North Hadley Sugar Shack, Snack Overflow, Courtside Café

Farmers markets nearby

Winter Farmers Market at the Hampshire Mall Hadley · 3 mi
Northampton Saturday Market Northampton · 6.3 mi
Northampton Tuesday Market Northampton · 6.3 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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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 50°F, lows around 29°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

34°14°J

37°15°F

45°24°M

58°34°A

70°45°M

78°55°J

83°60°J

82°58°A

74°50°S

62°39°O

50°29°N

39°21°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 5
🍂 First fall frostOct 8
☀️ Frost-free season156 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Amherst, MA station (1.8 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
StrawberriesApr to Jun

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. Look at the farm website: 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
Shallow containers only if the farm allows them
Knee pads or an old towel, rows are low
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: Hampshire County

Hampshire County had 718 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 173 sold food straight to the public and 18 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

74 acres of blueberries #4 of 9 counties in MA
34 acres of strawberries #4 of 10 counties in MA
6 acres of raspberries #6 of 9 counties in MA
3 acres of blackberries #3 of 7 counties in MA

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

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Questions about Lakeside Strawberries

Is Lakeside Strawberries open today?

We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Lakeside Strawberries?

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 Lakeside Strawberries?

The listing gives the address as 311 River Drive, Hadley, MA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Lakeside Strawberries?

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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