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We list 2 U-pick farms in Buskirk. Another 23 are within 25 miles. Buskirk is about 71 miles northwest of Springfield, MA.
Ripe this week around Buskirk
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from early June.
Based on the typical seasons for New York, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 6). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Buskirk
- 4.5 mi Moses Vegetable Farm North Bennington Pumpkins
- 6.4 mi Hay Berry Farm LLC Hoosick Falls BlueberriesFlowersLavenderPumpkins
- 6.4 mi Beloved Farm Cambridge Blueberries
- 9.9 mi Liberty Ridge Farm Stillwater BlueberriesRaspberriesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 12 mi Apple Barn & Country Bake Shop Bennington StrawberriesBlueberriesRaspberries
- 12 mi The Blueberry House, Apple Hill Orchards Bennington ApplesBlueberries
- 12 mi Hand Melon Farm Greenwich StrawberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesTomatoesVegetables
- 14 mi Barber's Ruckytucks PYO Farm Stillwater Strawberries
- 15 mi The Berry Patch Pownal Blueberries
- 15 mi Saratoga Apple Schuylerville Apples
U-pick around Buskirk
Counting Buskirk itself, we list 25 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 18 towns: 11 with blueberries, 10 with strawberries, 8 orchards with apples, 6 with raspberries and 6 pumpkin patches. For 17 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Hay Berry Farm LLC Hoosick Falls | 6 mi | 11 |
| Strawberries | Strawberry Acres Buskirk | in town | 10 |
| Apples | The Blueberry House, Apple Hill Orchards Bennington | 12 mi | 8 |
| Raspberries | Liberty Ridge Farm Stillwater | 10 mi | 6 |
| Pumpkins | Moses Vegetable Farm North Bennington | 5 mi | 6 |
| Blackberries | Engelke Farm Troy | 15 mi | 2 |
| Cherries | Bowman Orchards Niskayuna | 21 mi | 2 |
| Corn maze | Liberty Ridge Farm Stillwater | 10 mi | 2 |
| Flowers | Hay Berry Farm LLC Hoosick Falls | 6 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Hay Berry Farm LLC Hoosick Falls | 6 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Buskirk
- June: strawberries (10)
- July: blueberries (11), strawberries (10), raspberries (6), blackberries (2), cherries (2), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (11), raspberries (6), blackberries (2), flowers (1)
- September: apples (8), raspberries (6), pumpkins (6), blackberries (2), corn maze (2), flowers (1)
- October: apples (8), pumpkins (6), corn maze (2)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in New York; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Buskirk
In a typical year Buskirk sees its last frost around May 6 and the first one of fall around October 6. That leaves about 154 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Buskirk short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in New York | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | June to July | 74–78 °F | 8 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Buskirk, 2 miles away. The actual dates in Buskirk can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Buskirk, 9 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Troy · 18 mi · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- Stillwater, NY 2 farms · 11 mi
- Bennington, VT 2 farms · 12 mi
- Schuylerville, NY 2 farms · 16 mi
- Country Knolls, NY 2 farms · 17 mi
- Niskayuna, NY 2 farms · 21 mi
- Ballston Spa, NY 2 farms · 22 mi
- East Greenbush, NY 2 farms · 25 mi
- Schenectady, NY 2 farms · 29 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Buskirk: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Buskirk, NY?
We list 2 farms in Buskirk, including Morin's Tree Farm and Strawberry Acres. Another 23 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Buskirk?
The farms here list christmas trees and strawberries most often. Each farm posts its own picking days, and they change from year to year.
Where can you pick strawberries in Buskirk?
Strawberry Acres lists pick-your-own strawberries.
When is the last frost in Buskirk?
Around May 6 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 6. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Buskirk, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Buskirk?
Hay Berry Farm LLC in Hoosick Falls, about 6 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 11 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in New York is July to August.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Buskirk?
Right in Buskirk: Strawberry Acres. Within 25 miles we list 10 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in New York is June to July.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Buskirk?
The Blueberry House, Apple Hill Orchards in Bennington, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with apples in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
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