Penn-Can Berry Farm
New Milford, PA
At a glance
- Address
- 531 State Route 848, New Milford, PA 18834
- Activities
- π Berries
- Phone
- (570) 465-2844
- Typical season
- May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Susquehanna County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Gas station Exxon 1.7 mi
- 8 places to eat within 5 mi Armetta's Pizzeria & Pub, Burger King, McDonald's
CSA farm shares nearby
- Harford Farm and Flower Market 1.3 mi
- Barbour Farms 12.5 mi
- Hemlock Creek CSA 12.6 mi
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Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 47Β°F, lows around 27Β°F, about 3.3 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostMay 14
- π First fall frostOct 2
- βοΈ Frost-free season141 days
- π§ Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Montrose, PA station (10.8 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
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: Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County had 740 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 69 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 13 acres of blueberries
- 1 acres of raspberries
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Penn-Can Berry Farm
Is Penn-Can Berry Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (570) 465-2844 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Penn-Can 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 Penn-Can Berry Farm?
The listing gives the address as 531 State Route 848, New Milford, PA 18834. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Penn-Can 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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