5 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own tomatoes in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. The season typically runs July to October. The closest is Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ, about 1h 10m from Manhattan, and 4 of them are reachable without a car.
See these farms on the interactive map → · Full seasonal calendar
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widest variety of crops all season
corn maze plus organic u-pick
widest variety of pick-your-own crops
peach and stone-fruit picking
classic no-frills u-pick closest on Long Island
“This time we went apple and tomato picking right from the field, such a fun experience!” (September 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →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.
Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ, about 1h 10m from Manhattan.
Yes: 4 of these 5 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
