What to pick, and how
Guides to u-pick crops across America. When to go, what to bring, which varieties to look for, and how to pick the best fruit.
Mushroom Foraging in the Pacific Northwest
Chanterelles, matsutake, and more. A guide to safely foraging wild mushrooms in the forests of Oregon and Washington.
Winter Squash and Pumpkin Picking: A Fall Guide
From butternut to acorn to spaghetti squash, a guide to picking and storing winter squash at u-pick farms.
Blackberry Picking in the Southeast: A Summer Tradition
When to go, what to bring, and which varieties to look for at Southeast u-pick blackberry farms.
Blueberry Picking in the Pacific Northwest
When blueberries ripen in Oregon and Washington, what to bring, and how to pick the best berries.
Cherry Picking in the Pacific Northwest
When to go, what to bring, and which varieties to look for at Washington and Oregon u-pick cherry orchards.
Apple Picking in the Northeast: A Fall Tradition
Your guide to apple picking in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine — when to go, what varieties to expect, and how to choose.
Grape Picking in California: A Vineyard Guide
When to go, what to bring, and which varieties to look for at California u-pick grape vineyards.
Pear Picking in the Pacific Northwest
When to go, what to bring, and which varieties to look for at Oregon and Washington u-pick pear orchards.
Tomato Picking in the Mid-Atlantic
When to go, what to bring, and which varieties to look for at Mid-Atlantic u-pick tomato farms.
Strawberry Picking in California: A Field Guide
When to go, what to bring, and which varieties to look for at California u-pick strawberry farms.
Pumpkin Picking in the Northeast: A Fall Tradition
When to go, what to bring, and which varieties to look for at Northeast pumpkin patches and farms.
Sweet Corn Picking in the Midwest
Sweet corn loses sweetness by the hour after picking. Here's how to pick the best ears at u-pick corn fields.
Peach Picking in the Southeast: Stone Fruit Season
Nothing tastes like a tree-ripe peach eaten in the orchard. A guide to picking peaches and nectarines at u-pick farms.
Pea Picking: Snap, Shell, and Snow
Peas are the quintessential cool-weather crop. A guide to picking snap peas, snow peas, and shelling peas at u-pick farms.
Asparagus Picking: A Spring Ritual
The short-lived u-pick asparagus season is one of spring's first harvests. Here's how to make the most of it.