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At a glance

Address
478 Galway Rd., Galway, NY 12074
Activities
πŸ‡ Berries🫐 Blueberries
Phone
(518) 882-6963
Website
starfarmblueberries.com
Typical season
May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Email
[email protected]
Contact details from
the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories; the farm's website
Social
Facebook
County
Saratoga County, NY
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 5b
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

  • Playground Galway Community Playground 1.4 mi
  • Gas station Stewart's 3.2 mi
  • EV charger 8 mi
  • 4 places to eat within 5 mi The Cock 'n' Bull, The Dug Out, Mill Rock

Farmers markets nearby

  • Burnt Hills Farmers' Market Burnt Hills Β· 9.4 mi
  • Prestwick Chase Farmers' Market Saratoga Spgs Β· 10.9 mi
  • Clifton Park Farmers Market Clifton Park Β· 14.5 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 49Β°F, lows around 31Β°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 7
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season158 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Saratoga Springs 4 Sw, NY station (9.5 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

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
  • Bug spray for evening picking
  • 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: Saratoga County

Saratoga County had 604 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 127 sold food straight to the public and 25 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 74 acres of blueberries #9 of 46 counties in NY
  • 38 acres of strawberries #8 of 38 counties in NY
  • 9 acres of raspberries

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 Star Farm Blueberries

Is Star Farm Blueberries 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 Star Farm Blueberries?

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 Star Farm Blueberries?

The listing gives the address as 478 Galway Rd., Galway, NY 12074. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Star Farm Blueberries?

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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