Flower farm
Cotyledon Farm
U-pick flowers, tomatoes and vegetables in Leicester, Massachusetts
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
“Items that have been included in past shares for PYO include: husk cherries, peas, nasturtium flowers, grape leaves, cherry tomatoes, chrysanthemum greens, and more.”
“There are a few items that we leave in the fields for you to Pick Your Own (PYO).”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Peppers also tend to lose their crunch quickly once you cut them.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/vegetable-info, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“The CSA season runs for 20 weeks, June through October.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Our self-serve farm store is open every day, year round, from 7am – 7pm.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Each work hour is valued at a living wage of $20 an hour.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We accept Cash, checks, and HIP/SNAP , as well as QuickBooks online payments (this is an ACH payment that charges the farm an extra fee).”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“You will sign a contract with the farm and state for a monthly, automatic payment made with your SNAP/hip benefits for your CSA.”
“Please consider both your class backgroundand earning power when choosing your share payment.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“If you get them home and there is condensation (wetness) in the bag, makesure to insert a piece of towel or switch them to a dry bag so they will keepwell.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/vegetable-info, checked October 6, 2026
“This will enable you to break off just what you need when you want to use some — but not all — of a bag of frozen herbs.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/vegetable-info, checked October 6, 2026
“Make sure the plastic bag is big enough not to crush the leaves.”
Source: cotyledonfarm.com/vegetable-info, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Flowers
- Tomatoes
- Vegetables
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Tomatoes | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Vegetables | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
Typical Massachusetts seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Flowers: July–September. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Massachusetts-Grown Produce Availability Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 253 Henshaw St, Leicester, MA 01524Worcester County
Cotyledon Farm: questions
Does Cotyledon Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "There are a few items that we leave in the fields for you to Pick Your Own (PYO)."