This Pick Your Own Berry Farm in Delaware Is Perfect for Summer

Picking berries in the summertime is such a wonderful way to connect with nature and enjoy some fun out in the sun—plus, at the end of it all, you get to go home with a bucket full of freshly picked fruit! Whether you love baking with berries like I do (or eating them by the handful—also valid) or you’re just looking for a great summertime activity you can do with the whole family, you’ll want to head over to Bennett Orchards, the biggest pick-your-own blueberry farm in Delaware.

Why Bennett Orchards Is One of the Best Delaware Berry Picking Farms

Bennett Orchards is located in Frankford, Delaware. The Bennett family has farmed this land for an impressive six generations in a row, beginning in 1867. Once focused on grain and poultry, today the farmstead primarily produces peaches and blueberries.

With five varieties of blueberries and 7,000 plants, Bennett Orchards is the largest pick-your-own blueberry farm in Delaware. Thousands of people come here to pick blueberries (and peaches) every summer!

When you arrive, you'll be given a Bennett Orchards bucket to collect your blueberries in. It doesn't take long to fill it to the brim! Think of all the blueberry muffins you could make with a bucket full of these...

Picking assistants will be there to help direct you to the ripest, most plentiful blueberries, and wagons are provided. Blueberries are priced per pound, with a four-pound minimum. The farm accepts payment in the form of credit card, cash, or check.

When to Go Berry Picking in Delaware

Blueberry picking season at Bennett Orchards typically begins in early to mid-June and lasts through mid to late July, lasting for about 4-6 weeks. You can learn about which different varieties of blueberries are available at which points in the picking season at the Bennett Orchards website.

And of course, blueberries aren't the only crop Bennett Orchards is known for producing. Bennett Orchards also grows 16 different varieties of yellow peaches, a variety of nectarines, and a variety of white peaches.

The pick-your-own peach season starts in early July and ends around late August. Wandering through the lush orchards and picking delicious peaches is such a lovely way to spend a summer's day.

Tips for the Best Berry Picking Experience

Are you planning to head over to Bennett Orchards for some blueberry or peach picking this summer? We may just do both!

To make the most out of your berry picking experience, be sure to come prepared. Wear comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and consider wearing clothes you don't mind getting a little juice on. Picking blueberries can be a messy experience! To beat the summer heat, consider arriving before 11 A.M. or later in the afternoon to avoid the higher midday temperatures.

Not local to the area? Spend the weekend and check out this gorgeous 19th-century coastal cottage available for rent in Frankford. You can also stop by Salted Vines Winery in town while you're visiting.

The Best Pick Your Own Berry Farms in Delaware

Although it's one of the largest, Bennett Orchards isn't the only berry farm in this great state. There are plenty of family-friendly farms in Delaware worthy of a day trip, from fruit-filled orchards to this delicious dairy farm and creamery.

Looking for more Delaware berry picking farms? For strawberry picking in Delaware, consider Fifer's Farm in Wyoming or Parsons Farms Produce in Dagsboro, where you can find blueberries and peaches in addition to strawberries. Other fantastic u-pick farms in Delaware include Ramsey’s Farm in Wilmington, where you can pick your own berries and flowers, and Kingsley Orchards, also in Frankford.