Tired of bland, plastic-wrapped supermarket produce? Go straight to the root with a day of fruit and vegetable picking on these pick-your-own farms in and around London. Core picking season is May to August, but the produce available depends on the season. Go along in June to fill a punnet with gleaming strawberries, delight in sunflowers in August, or gather autumnal apples, pumpkins and squashes in September – the choice is yours! London is surrounded by farms with acres of PYO fields to keep you busy all summer. Show
Not only does a sunny day of fruit picking make a glorious, cobweb-blasting day trip, it's also a brilliant way to bump up your green credentials by picking up groceries without all the shrinkwrap. It'll make for gorge selfies, if you're into that kind of thing. Plus, it's a fun way to keep the kids entertained outdoors. REMEMBER: Check the farm’s website beforehand to find out what produce is available, as crop seasons change from year to year. And no eating while you pick. Keep all your juicy finds in their punnets for weighing up. RECOMMENDED: Outdoor London  Mary Libby's Obituary What's Picking TodayAlways check here or our Facebook updates for current picking conditions and availability. The 2022 Harvest Season has come to an end. We want to Thank You All for a Fun & Fantastic Fruity Year! It is a joy to see families come back season, after season and it’s also incredible to meet so many new people! We also want to send a special Thank You to All our Wonderful Staff members! Thank you for your dedication in caring for our customers and for making Libby’s such a family fun farm! Thank You to all our awesome Musicians, Entertainers and Food Vendors! Even though our harvest season must come to an end, we are already busy working towards our 2023 growing season. For farming updates be sure to Follow Us on Instagram. We look forward to seeing you all next July for the start of our berry picking season! THANK YOU! USAToday Top10 Best Apple Orchard 2020, 2021 & 2022 Sign up for our email list for picking updates. Make sure to Follow Us on Instagram @libbyupicks to see what’s going on at the Farm and behind the scenes photos! Picking CostAll fruit is sold by Pre-Purchased containers. No weighing of fruit. All individuals (over the age of One) must have a purchased picking container to enter picking fields. Containers can be purchased in any amount over your group size minimum. Blueberry & Raspberry picking fields are separate and each require minimum picking containers to enter. Prices and purchasing structure are subject to change. All amenities (restroom facilities, shaded picnic areas, shuttle rides, live music & entertainment etc.) are included, no additional admission charges. Free Live Music & Entertainment subject to availability and is posted when available. Apple PickingApples are sold by the bag and need to be pre-purchased prior to entering picking fields. Each individual needs to have a purchased container to enter picking fields. Apple bags can be purchased in any amount over your group size minimum. End of Season Apple Sale: $5 OFF ANY Apple Bag Weekend (Sat & Sun) Apple Bag Prices: Apple SPECIAL: Buy One “Big Bag” (1/2 BU) and get the Second “Big Bag” (1/2BU) Half OFF! Our Apple Picking Season starts in Mid August and continues to Late October. Varieties in Season - None Picking Season has not started - Picked out for the Season - Paula Red, Zestar!, Ginger Gold, Blondee, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland Honeycrisp, Macoun, Empire, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Fuji, Red Delicious, Northern Spy and Crab Apples Blueberry PickingBlueberries are sold by container and need to be pre-purchased prior to entering picking fields. Each individual needs to have a purchased a berry container to enter picking fields. Containers can be purchased in any amount over your group size minimum. Prices subject to change. One Quart (approx. 1.5lbs) $11.99 - Allows One Person (adult or child above the age of 1) into picking fieldsThe "BIG" Box (approx. 11lbs) $64.99 - Allows up to 6 People (adult or child above the age of 1) into picking fieldsBlueberry Special! Buy One "Big" Box and get a Second for 50%OFF!!! Our Blueberry Picking Season starts in Early July and Continues into October - Peak Blueberry picking is Mid July to Mid August Varieties In Season - None Picking Season has not started - None Raspberry PickingRaspberries are sold by container and need to be pre-purchased prior to entering picking fields. Each individual needs to have a purchased a berry container to enter picking fields. Containers can be purchased in any amount over your group size minimum. Prices subject to change. One Pint (approx. .75lbs) $6.99 - Allows One Person (adult or child above the age of 1) into picking fields Our Summer Raspberry Picking Season starts in Early July and continues into August Varieties In Season - None Picked Out for the Season - Boyne, Killarney & Nova Our Fall Raspberry Picking Season starts in Mid-August and continues into October - Peak Raspberry picking is Mid-September Picked Out - Polana, Joan J, Anne(yellow), Autumn Bliss, Autumn Britten, Jaclyn & Caroline Season hasn't started- Peach & Plum PickingPeaches & Plums are sold by container and need to be pre-purchased prior to entering picking fields. Each individual needs to have a purchased container to enter picking fields. Containers can be purchased in any amount over your group size minimum. Peach & Early Apple Combo One 1/2 Peck Bag(approx. 8lbs) $34.99 - Allows up to 4 People (adult or child above the age of 1) into picking fields One Peck Box(approx. 12lbs) $44.99 - Allows up to 6 People (adult or child above the age of 1) into picking fields Peach Picking
Season - August into September Peach Picking Season has not started - None Peach Varieties Picked Out - Garnet Beauty, Glenglo, TangO, Saturn, Starfire, PF15, Coralstar, Sugar Giant, Flaming Fury PF23 & Cresthaven Plum Picking Season - Late July into August Plum Picking Season has not started - None
Find Us on Facebook!How we GrowA Family Owned & Operated Fruit Farm We are a multi-generational family owned and operated farm, dedicated to growing quality and environmentally conscious fruits. We want our land to be farmed for many more generations, that’s why we are focused on long term stewardship of the land by growing in a sustainable manner. We want our local farm to sustain itself by working with nature and the environment. Our family strives to grow the healthiest fruit possible for your family to enjoy. We follow a strict Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system, IPM is an environmentally friendly, common sense approach for controlling pests. All materials used are biodegradable, both synthetic & organic materials and are used as last step of IPM. Preserving and enhancing the health of the soil is key for sustainable farming. Retaining and improving natural healthy soil is key to for maintaining healthy fruit trees and plants. The soil is alive and needs the proper amount of organic matter. Organic matter represents a small portion of the soil but is the most important dominates the whole health of the plant. The organic matter is where the beneficial microbes are abundant. Many minerals are already in the soil but not in a form that the plants are able to access. Enhancing the natural process of the soil will increase microbial actions converting the organic nitrogen & organic phosphorus into a form that the plant will utilize. Healthy soil will increase the amount of nutrients readily available and will result in an improved soil tilth. Soil, tissue and fruit samples are conducted throughout the year to monitor the 17 essential nutrients required for plant growth. We use NO petroleum based granular synthetic fertilizer. Petroleum based granular synthetic fertilizer can harm the organic matter. We use NO systemic herbicides on our farm. The use of such materials like “Round Up” was discontinued several years ago over the concerns of our soil health. What is Integrated Pest Management?
“Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. The IPM approach can be applied to both agricultural and non-agricultural settings, such as the home, garden, and workplace. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options including, but not limited to, the judicious use of pesticides. In contrast, organic food production applies many of the same concepts as IPM but limits the use of pesticides to those that are produced from natural sources, as opposed to synthetic chemicals.” US EPA Maine Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs “Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sound, sensible approach to dealing with pests—insects, plant diseases, weeds, and more—with methods that protect human health and the environment while saving money. IPM is integrated because it brings together, or integrates, a range of biological, organic, cultural, mechanical, and chemical options for pest problems. IPM is about more than just bugs—it’s also about fungi and mildew, bacteria, viruses, weeds, and wildlife, all of which can be pests if they’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. -Northeastern IPM Center Do Not Follow you GPS down Norton Road. Continue south on Route 11 (until you see our U-Pick sign) and take a Left onto Pickerel Pond Road. Your GPS will say Norton Road is quicker but it lies 😉 Avoiding Norton Road is a quicker and safer route 🙂 Please read our How We Grow page for how we farm in a sustainable manner. Blueberries: Our fresh blueberries will keep 3 weeks refrigerated or 1 year frozen. Berries will keep a few days or more at room temperature and should be chilled as soon as possible in a breathable container. For best results do not wash the berries prior to storing (fridge or freezer). Washing is not necessary but if you like to, only wash berries prior to consuming. Handle the berries as little as possible. Both washing and over handling will remove the natural film on the berry called the “bloom”. The bloom is necessary for longer shelf life. Always allow air to circulate while refrigerated, never store in a sealed container or bag in the fridge. Remove berries from refrigerator one to two hours before serving. Berries are at their fullest flavor at room temperature. When freezing store in a sealed container or freezer bag. Dry unwashed berries will freeze individually (like little marbles) and will pour out easily. For most recipes thawing the berries is not needed. Summer Hours depend on ripe fruit available, when we have ripe fruit to pick we will be open. All picking hours and days are posted on this site on the Picking Today page and on our Facebook page, also on our phone message (207)793-4749. We do close for ripening and for inclement weather when needed. Please check the Picking Today page or call before you venture out. Fall Hours are Tuesday – Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday – Sunday 9am-5pm unless otherwise posted. Closed Mondays, except holidays. Always check for fruit availability. The posted closing time is the last entry into our picking fields. Our picking fields will remain open up to an additional 30 minutes after posted closing time. There is No Admission charges and no cost for parking. Fruit is sold by Pre-Purchased containers. Please click on the What’s Picking Today for fruit availability and prices. Touchless Payment is available with Apple/Samsung Pay, along with all major credit cards, cash and checks. We also have an ATM for your convenience. We are not scheduling educational tours in 2021. Hopefully we will be able to continue tours in the future. We offer educational tours for all ages and group sizes during the Fall Harvest. All types of tours are welcome including Senior Groups, Bus Tours etc. We are also available (November-April) for at school, corporate, conference presentations. Please call for more information and reservations. In accordance with Federal Food Safety Laws (FSMA) no pets are allowed on the farm. Service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are always welcome. Only new containers will be used and will be provided at check-in at each visit. No containers from home or previously purchased Libby & Son U-pick containers will be allowed. Maine weather can change quickly and is unpredictable. It is good to come prepared i.e.. jacket, sweatshirt, hat, shorts, raingear sunscreen, bug spray etc. Cold beverages are available for purchase. We have a picnic area for to enjoy your lunch. Either pack a lunch or enjoy hot food on certain days (most weekends but call to make sure). We have multi room restroom facilities including a handicapped accessible restroom all with hot and cold running water (no out houses!). Our check in/out building and pavilion are heated for those crisp fall apple picking days. Shuttle rides are available to take guest over the entire picking fields. A shaded picnic area is available. We currently have 12 varieties/10,000 Blueberry plants on over 18 acres and are still planting more. We also have 18 varieties/5,500 Apple Trees , 7 varieties of Peaches and 4 varieties of Plums. We have 7 varieties/2,000 Raspberry plants and we are planting more next year. In total we have about 40 acres in production each year. YES, within 1/2 mile of our farm on Sawyer Mt Rd. there is a new parking lot and trail to the summit. This new trail connects to the existing trail and parking lot located on RT. 117 Maps will be available at our farm. For more information on Sawyer Mt. visit Francis Small Heritage Trust, Inc. No, I am sorry we do not grow strawberries. However we recommend visiting Doles Orchard, they have pick your own strawberries in season. Doles is located in Limington, 6 miles away from us. Yes, there are hundreds of places to stay the night in Southern Maine. Accommodations from ocean front to lake front to mountain views. From 5 star resorts to motels, from bed & breakfast Inn’s to campsites. The Jeremiah Mason House Bed & Breakfast is located in the Limerick Village. No unauthorized professional photography is allowed. All photographers must contact us in advance for our photography guidelines. No UAV (Drone) aerial photography is permitted. We are located in Southern Maine at 86 Sawyer Mountain Road, Limerick DO Not Take Norton Road Follow our U-Pick signs on Route 11 in Limerick for best results. From the Portland area take Route 25 west, in Limington turn Left on Route 11 south. Continue south on Rte 11 into Limerick and turn right onto Pickerel Pond Road and follow our U-Pick signs. Avoid the following roads, they are not shortcuts, Norton Road, Coffin Hill Road and Staples Road. Sign Up For Libby & Son Newsletter Updates!What is the best month to pick apples?Summer apples are ready to be harvested starting in early August, while autumn apples are ready later in the year, starting in early September. The sweet fruits are popular both to grow and eat, which means apple trees are a common fixture in gardens.
How much is a bushel of apple?(1) A bushel of apples shall weigh forty-eight pounds (48 lbs.). (2) A bushel of apples, dried, shall weigh twenty-five pounds (25 lbs.).
Why organic apples are better?Organic apples have a lot fewer pesticides in them than non-organically grown ones. Conventionally grown apples tend to have very high levels of pesticide residue in them. Even washed apples retain some pesticides – so that won't do as much good as you think!
Can you still pick apples in Oak Glen?The mile-high climate of Oak Glen provides a beautiful change of season, unsurpassed in Southern California - where its usually 10-15 degrees cooler than it is in the valleys. although Oak Glen is open all year round, the main Apple Harvest takes place Labor Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend.
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