What's Growing On at Easy Pickin's Orchard?
*UPDATE* 12/15/20: winter season goings-on ...
* Pick-your-own, CSA & summer-farmers'-markets for 2020 are now just a memory --
we hope you got a chance to come out this year, and we thank everyone who showed up
to show us some love & support for local farming & food !
It was an interesting & challenging year, both for weather & "wellness," but we made it,
and you-all are the reason !
* RIGHT NOW: We have autumn fruit & veggies stored in our coolers & cold cellar,
and we're starting to pick winter veggies -- mostly greens -- in our high-tunnel greenhouses.
* Where are we selling ?
Mostly from the farm house (see details on our SHOP page),
but we also go to the Ellington Winter Farmers' Market (see details below).
* What can you get from us right now ??
FRUIT:
APPLES: first-quality by the pound, Jonagold, Mutsu, Honeycrisp
KITCHEN GRADE we have from time to time for baking, canning, sauce-ing ... email us to inquire.
VEGGIES:
* winter squash (acorn, butternut, kabocha) & sugar baking pumpkins;
sweet potatoes & extra-ordinary spuds (a few varieties)
* carrots, beets, radishes (watermelon & daikon), rutabaga, kohlrabi
* European cabbages: green, red, & purple Savoy
* leeks, shallots, celeriac
This year, in the time of COVID-19, we're working to make sure you can enjoy our fresh produce safely;
we'll post a few rules you need to know if you're planning to come see us at the farm.
Check Us Out at These Farmers' Markets !
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Suffield Farmers' Market: ** done for the season **
Saturdays: 9am - 12noon - June 20 thru Columbus Day Weekend
Suffield Town Green - Corner of South Main & Mountain Road
WIC Certified
Click here for more info on the Suffield Farmers' Market.
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Coventry Farmers' Market: ** done for the season **
Sundays: June 7 through October 25 -
pre-orders & pick-up by appointment
Nathan Hale Homestead - 2299 South Street, Coventry
Click on this link for the Coventry Farmers' Market website.
Ellington Winter Farmers' Market:
Saturdays, 9am - 11am
Remaining dates: 12/19, 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20
Ellington High School, 37 Maple Street (Route 140)
Click here for more information on the Ellington Farmers' Market.
For More Information:
Links to more info on these & other local farmers' markets:
CT Dept. of Agriculture: About Farmers' Markets
CT Dept. of Agriculture: Listing of Farmers' Markets
CT Grown (UConn Extension's "Farm to Community" program)
& see more about CT's "Locally Grown & Produced" items here !
When you come to Easy Pickin's Orchard, PLEASE REMEMBER:
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Cash or check preferred: at the farm *&* farm markets, especially for smaller purchases. But YES, we can accept credit & debit cards.
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No pets please in our food growing & production areas -- state regulations.
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Please use our wagons for produce only -- they are not safe for children. If you bring small children, we welcome you to bring your own strollers or wagons to take them out picking with you.
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We live on a QUIET, RESIDENTIAL STREET; our neighbors have kids & dogs; so do we. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY & with CAUTION - 25mph or less. We appreciate it!

Keeping Us All Safe & Healthy at Easy Pickin’s:
Pick-Your-Own & Farm Stand Rules
KEEP IT CLEAN: Stop the Spread of Germs !
* We’re being careful to keep things clean & sanitized; help us by doing your part.
* Wash your hands BEFORE you start picking & shopping here; the sink next to the Port-a-Pot, with soap & paper towels, is for you to use.
* Don’t leave trash/litter in the field or parking lot, or at the stand. Show a little love & respect: use our trash cans, or take your trash home.
SOCIAL DISTANCING:
Give EVERYONE Plenty of Space – at least 6’ !
* At the STAND, the signs & cones will help you keep your distance from others. Families checking out should have ONE person stand in line while the rest move away from the stand to reduce crowding.
* While you are PICKING or anywhere in the field / orchard, give OTHER folks plenty of room. And keep your group together, especially kids; make sure your kids don’t wander close to other folks.
WEAR A MASK: So We Can All Breathe Easier !
* At the stand, and whenever you are within 6’ (SIX FEET) of other people, you MUST wear a mask that covers your mouth & nose. This applies everywhere on the farm. We will do the same for you !
CONTAINERS: For Your Picking & Purchases
* You may bring your OWN bags, boxes, & other containers from home for your picking & purchases, as long as they are CLEAN; we also have bags & boxes for your use.