Fruit picking is part of our childhood, remembering blackberrying with family as we literally turned fruits of our labour into the tastiest of pies.
‘Pick Your Own’ is now big business and also an activity that families do together as a chance to get into the fresh air and have fun.
The pandemic saw a soar in PYO, a trend which shows no signs of abating.Choosing your own is not limited to strawberries. Farms invite you to pick your own flowers, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, pumpkins, broad beans, plums, apples and rhubarb.
Here are some of the PYO in our beautiful county.
7. Pick Your Own
Bentley Grange Farm, Emley, Huddersfield. Grow a range of soft fruit including Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Redcurrants. Strawberries often start around Wimbledon week and last approximately six weeks. Raspberries and currants a little later but each year is different, depending on the weather. Please check the list below (during the season) for the latest updates. During peak season we sell Longley Farm cream, Yummy Yorkshire ice cream, Stickeys honey and Villa Farm fresh eggs. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Pick Your Own
Strawberry Fields, Thorn Farm, Morley. Based on the main A650 road opposite the Toby Carvery. An established, family-run farm. Choose from a big punnet or a small punnet at the door and head into the field to hunt amongst the greenery for the ripest of fruit. There are a few different varieties to choose from, all clearly marked so you know which one you’re picking. No need to book, just make sure you check their Facebook page for updates before you set off Photo: submitted