Is there a place to pick up strawberry and cherry in Ottawa?

[Wendy]

Any farm nearby?

Thanks

 

[windflower]

There is one on Richmond Road. Very close to Bayshore, just a little bit west. If you drive on the Richmond, you will see the sign "Pick your Berry" or something like that. I went there several times last year and the strawberry there is pretty good, but I didn't see any cherry. I don't know if it is already open this summer or not. I drove by the week before last week, it said "Open soon". By the way, it opens 8am to 8pm

 

[江声浩荡]

最初由 Wendy 发布
Any farm nearby?

Thanks

Another place: Merivale, just north of Fallowfield.

 

[pooh bear]

Check this website and go ahead to pick up what you want.
http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca

 

[Nirvana]

The strawberry farm actually open for picking from this Tuesday.
You can just go to the web site of Ontario Strawberry Growers
Association, www.ontberries.com, to check the farm address and
what they have. The following page has a brief map of all
strawberry farms in Ottawa region.

http://www.ottawastart.com/strawberry.shtml

 

[enjoy]

最初由 Nirvana 发布
http://www.ottawastart.com/strawberry.shtml

This is the result:

1. Cedar Hill Berry Farm
RR#1, Pakenham
256-3029
Paul Ria, Devon & Lindsay Ralph
Strawberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm1.htm

2. Dekok Family Berry Form
Kanata
592-3779
Jack & Mary Dekok
Strawberries, Vegetables
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm3.htm

3. Acorn Creek Garden Farm
Carp-Kanata
836-2613
Andy & Cindy Terauds
Strawberries, Vegetables, Rhubarbs

4. Shouldice Berry Farm Market
3451 Richmond Rd., Nepean
838-2129
Larry & Shari Shouldice
Strawberries, Raspberries, Vegetables
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm4.htm

5. Merivale Road Garden
Nepean
226-5378
Bruce & Julie Sinclair
Strawberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm16.htm

6. Richmond Nursery Inc. Strawberry Farm
Richmond Rd. & Fallowfield Rd., Nepean
838-8384, 838-2282
George & Claudia Rofner
Strawberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm5.htm

7. Rideau Pines Farm
Richmond-Manotick
489-3601/282-3601
Saundra & John Vandenberg
Strawberries, Raspberries, Vegetables
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm17.htm

8. Shar-Way Berry Farm
6446 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower
489-3265
Wayne & Sharon Avery
Strawberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm6.htm

9. Ovens Farm
Osgoode
826-2147
Maureen & Ron Ovens
Strawberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm8.htm

10. Patterson's Berry Farm
Edwards
821-1230/821-1266
Ford & Carol Patterson
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm12.htm

11. Orléans Fruit Farm Ltee.
Orleans
830-1303
Paul & Françoise Henri
Strawberries

12. Proulx Sugarbush & Berry Farm
Orleans-Cumberland
833-2417/833-9009
François & Gisèle Proulx
Strawberries, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Maple Products
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm13.htm

13. Marier Strawberries
Cumberland
833-3042
Paul & Thérèse Marier
Strawberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm14.htm

14. Fraisière Duquette Strawberries
Clarence Creek
488-3284
Jacques & Gail Duquette
Strawberries, Raspberries
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sfinnigan/eobga/farm15.htm

15. Cosmos Berry Farm
Embrun
443-3725
Strawberries, Raspberries

17. Jardin Rochon Garden
Metcalfe - Russell
821-3245
Gerry & Diane Rochon
Strawberries

 

[enjoy]

How do I select the best berries?

Strawberries: Look for plump, bright red and fully ripe berries. Strawberries do not ripen after they are picked so avoid choosing berries with white or green spots. The SIZE of strawberries is not important. All berries are equally sweet and juicy.

Raspberries: Select berries that are bright, fresh, plump, well shapes and solid in colour. Clean unstained boxes indicate fresh unbruised fruit.

Blueberries: Look for plump, dry, clean fruit of even colour and size. Always handle gently.

Sort and remove any bruised or damaged berries as soon as possible and use in sauces or jams. Place the berries in cool well ventilated containers (0-50° C/32°-40°). The moisture content of Ontario strawberries is high, so store uncovered or loosely covered. Hull strawberries and rinse gently just before serving. Ontario raspberries are best left in their boxes, covered loosely and enjoyed within 2 days. Ontario blueberries are best stored in the refrigerator in a shallow well-ventilated container. They will last 1 week or longer. It is important to wash berries only when necessary and just before serving.

Some helpful hints for purchasing, picking, preparing, and storing are also available in the "Berry Cookbook "which can be purchased at your local berry farmer call the Berry Hot Line for more information. 1-800/263-3262.

*** After a rain, please call farm to check on reopening times. Also dress to keep dry.

 

[enjoy]

When is the best time to pick berries ?

Berries are best picked when the temperature is not too hot, ie, early morning or in the evening. A cloudy day is also great.

Check with your local grower or the Berry Hotline (1-800-263-3262).

 

[enjoy]

Where can I pick Cherries: Cherries are NOT a berry.

They are a member of the stone fruit family; ie. peaches, pears, plums. Call 1-888-4-BUYONT and ask for the Pick Your Own Guide.

 

[Wendy]

Re: Where can I pick Cherries: Cherries are NOT a berry.

最初由 enjoy 发布
They are a member of the stone fruit family; ie. peaches, pears, plums. Call 1-888-4-BUYONT and ask for the Pick Your Own Guide.

Great! Thank u very very much

 

[moose]

It is strawberry season again!

 

[awatto]

Very good post. Up to top!

 

[hming]

Woodroff上，向南刚过Fallowfield，今天看到有人在摘。明天准备带孩子去。