Orchard
Nunn Better Farms 2
U-pick cherries, peaches and nectarines in Brentwood, California
Closed for the season. In the farm's words: "We are CLOSED for the 2026 u-pick season" (as of October 6, 2026)
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
“While every year is different because ripening fruit depends on Mother Nature, cherry picking season is typically early May through the end of June.”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com/serviceszigzag, checked October 6, 2026
“At our u-pick, we provide a fun outdoor experience for the everyone !”
“We never charge an entrance fee, and you only pay for the fruit you pick.”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com/serviceszigzag, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“We are CLOSED for the 2026 u-pick season”
“We are sold out of fruit and will be closed until next year.”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Every spring we open our farm for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and enjoy picking fresh cherries from our orchard to take home.”
“After you have enjoyed your time wandering our beautiful orchard, tasting the fruit as you go, taking photos, and picking the best ones, we will weigh your cherries and check you out!”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com/serviceszigzag, checked October 6, 2026
“Comfortable shoes that protect your feet are key to a great cherry picking experience!”
“We are happy to announce that we have started growing a small crop of peaches, apricots, and nectarines which should be ripening in June, but our primary fruit will always be cherries.”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com/serviceszigzag, checked October 6, 2026
“Open seasonally for U-Pick cherries.”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“The best time to come and pick is weekdays first thing in the morning before it gets too hot, or later in the early evening once it has started to cool off, around 5:30.”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com/serviceszigzag, checked October 6, 2026
“Saturday 8am - 12n”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“The cost is $4.50 per pound, and we never charge an entrance fee so you only pay for the fruit you pick!”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com/serviceszigzag, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We provide buckets for picking into, or you are welcome to bring your own basket.”
“We love when you bring your own basket to pick into!”
“We will always take off for the weight of your basket when checking out, so you only pay for your cherries.”
“If you are using our buckets to pick into, we ask that you bring your own reusable bag for checking out to save plastic!”
“We love dogs at Nunn Better Farms, and happily welcome friendly, leashed dogs into our orchard.”
“Please always clean up after your dog so that we can continue to allow dogs in our orchards for years to come.”
Source: nunnbetterfarms.com/serviceszigzag, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Cherries · May–Jun
- Peaches
- Nectarines
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries | U-pick | May–June“early May through the end of June” | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Nectarines | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical California seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Cherries: May–June. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Planting Seeds blog: What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? (June 24, 2026), read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–October. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Planting Seeds blog: What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? (June 24, 2026), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 5500 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513Contra Costa County
Nunn Better Farms 2: questions
Does Nunn Better Farms 2 have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "While every year is different because ripening fruit depends on Mother Nature, cherry picking season is typically early May through the end of June."
When can you pick cherries at Nunn Better Farms 2?
May–June, in the farm's words "early May through the end of June", 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.