Christmas tree farm · Orchard · Berry farm
Alstede Farms
U-pick Christmas trees, apples, tomatoes and raspberries in Chester, New Jersey
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Visit our Christmas tree grove where you can choose and cut your own Douglas Fir Christmas tree!”
Source: alstedefarms.com/cut-your-own-christmas-tree, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick Your Own Open Every Day in Season”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-pyo, checked October 6, 2026
“Not only do we offer a Pick Your Own (PYO) experience but we are a fun family destination where you can plan on spending the day.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-pyo, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“August – November”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-harvest-schedule, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick your own flavorful tomatoes!”
“Picking conditions are EXCELLENT for CHERRY TOMATOES, GOOD for LARGE RED and PLUM TOMATOES (check back frequently as conditions may change).”
Source: alstedefarms.com/can-pick-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Our berries are typically available from late June through August and we invite our guests to choose from red, yellow or black delicious berries.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-raspberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Available from late May to early July, strawberries are a sure way to announce the arrival of summer.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-strawberries, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“All online orders include a single processing fee of eight dollars ($8.00).”
“Tickets purchased at the PYO sheds will incur a $8.00 per ticket convenience fee.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-pyo, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Department of Health & FDA Mandated Pet Policy: Please review our pet policies before arrival.”
“Handicap Accessible Hay Wagons: We offer handicap accessible hay wagon rides for those needing that service.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-pyo, checked October 6, 2026
“Please bring photo id and credit card used to purchase online ticket(s) with you to the event in order to gain access.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-pyo, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Visit and feed our friendly farm animals, enjoy children’s activities like pony rides, bouncy house, or wagon train rides, live music on weekends, and more.”
“Admission also includes scenic hay wagon rides around our farm, access to our farm mazes/trails (season dependent), and access to our giant hay pyramid.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-pyo, checked October 6, 2026
“Getting lost in the corn maze is one of our favori”
Source: alstedefarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
“With its red color and delicate size, these berries are a crowd-pleaser and a great addition to the first picnics and barbecue parties of the season.”
Source: alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-strawberries, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Christmas Trees
- Apples
- Tomatoes
- Raspberries
- Strawberries · May–Jul
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Trees | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Tomatoes | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | May–July“late May to early July” | – |
Typical New Jersey seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: May–June. Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture: NJ Seasonality Chart (2011, with NJ Farm Bureau and Rutgers Cooperative Extension), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–December. Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture: NJ Seasonality Chart (2011, with NJ Farm Bureau and Rutgers Cooperative Extension), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930Morris County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Wagon rides
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
- Picnic area
- Events
Alstede Farms: questions
Does Alstede Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We have a large variety of PYO offerings."
When can you pick strawberries at Alstede Farms?
May–July, in the farm's words "late May to early July", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.