3 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own eggplant in New York. The season typically runs July to October. The closest is Lawrence Farms Orchards in Newburgh, NY, about 1h 20m from Manhattan, and 3 of them are reachable without a car.
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Typically July to October in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Lawrence Farms Orchards in Newburgh, NY, about 1h 20m from Manhattan.
Yes: 3 of these 3 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
