Berry farm · Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Von Thun Farms
U-pick raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and apples in Washington, 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
“We strive to grow top quality fruits & vegetables for you to pick your own or purchase in the farm market.”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“You MUST pay for EVERYTHING you pick.”
“Enjoy the taste of summer when you pick delicious, fresh raspberries!”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“The orchard opens for the season each year in mid-September.”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/fall-fun/wash-apples, checked October 6, 2026
“THANKS FOR AN AMAZING 2026 SEASON!”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/u-pick-tulips, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Strawberries – Mid-May thru early June”
“Raspberries – Late June thru early September”
“Blueberries – Late June thru Mid-July”
“It can take as little as 10 minutes to fill a whole bucket of blueberries on a good picking day at the farm!”
“Peaches – Mid-July thru August (NOT AVAILABLE IN 2026)”
“Blackberries – Late July thru August”
“Apples – Mid-September thru October”
“Pumpkins – Mid-September thru October”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“SEPTEMBER WONDER FUJI apples are crisp, sweet, and keep well.”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/fall-fun/wash-apples, checked October 6, 2026
“No ladders or poles are needed as most guests finds our apples easy to pick!”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/fall-fun/wash-apples, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Orchard Hours: 10 am – 5 pm”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/fall-fun/wash-apples, checked October 6, 2026
“Hours: Daily, 10 am – 5 pm”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/u-pick-tulips, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Everyone entering our picking fields ages 3 and over need to purchase admission to the field ($3) from the farm market upon arrival as well as a picking container .”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Everyone entering our picking fields over the age of 2 need to purchase admission to the field ($3 per person) from the farm market upon arrival as well as a picking container.”
“Pint Price: $6”
“Quart Price: $9”
“Bucket Price: $27”
“Pint Price: $7”
“Quart Price: $12”
“Bucket Price: $35”
“Field Admission (ages 3+): $3 per person”
“Small Bag (~ 3lbs): $10”
“Bucket (~ 7lbs): $20”
“Large Bag (~ 11lbs): $30”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Everyone entering the strawberry fields MUST have a container.”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Check in at the farm market to purchase your field admission and container and get directions to the field.”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick only what can fit into the container you’ve purchased.”
“No outside containers permitted.”
“Pets, including Emotional Support Animals, are NOT permitted at either of our farm locations.”
“Service animals covered by the ADA will be allowed entry.”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/wash-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Weekend visitors can also enjoy food trucks, our all-ages Activity Area, and a hayride tour of the farm.”
“Our Tulip Festivals are INCLUDED in your pass!”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/u-pick-tulips, checked October 6, 2026
“While you’re visiting, you can wander the tulip field, visit our farm animals, shop our farm market, and take as many photos as you’d like!”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/u-pick-tulips, checked October 6, 2026
“Our Tulip Festivals are guaranteed to be the highlight of your spring!”
Source: vonthunfarms.com/washington/u-pick-tulips, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Raspberries · Jun–Sep
- Strawberries · May–Jun
- Blackberries · Jul–Aug
- Apples · Sep–Oct
- Pumpkins
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberries | U-pick | June–September“Late June thru early September” | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | May–June“Mid-May thru early June” | – | |
| Blackberries | U-pick | July–August“Late July thru August” | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | September–October“Mid-September thru October” | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – |
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.
- Blackberries: July–August. 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.
- Pumpkins: September–November. 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
- 438 Route 57 W, Washington, NJ 07882Warren County
More from the farm’s website
Peaches are not offered in 2026.
Not offered in 2026
- PeachesIn the farm's words: “Peaches – Mid-July thru August (NOT AVAILABLE IN 2026)”
Besides picking
- Farm store
- Café
- Hayrides
- Petting zoo
- Festivals
Von Thun Farms: questions
Does Von Thun Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We strive to grow top quality fruits & vegetables for you to pick your own or purchase in the farm market."
When can you pick raspberries at Von Thun Farms?
June–September, in the farm's words "Late June thru early September", 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.
When can you pick strawberries at Von Thun Farms?
May–June, in the farm's words "Mid-May thru early 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.