Dzen Blueberry Hill and Strawberry Hill

Broad Brook, CT

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At a glance

Address: 87 Barber Hill Road, East Windsor/South Windsor line, CT 06016
Activities: 🍇 Berries 🍓 Strawberries 🫐 Blueberries
Phone: (860) 648-1355
Typical season: May to Aug (berries, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
County: Capitol Planning Region, CT
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 1.1 mi
Picnic area 4.4 mi
Gas station 1.9 mi
EV charger Tesla Supercharger 3.3 mi
127 places to eat within 5 mi Dunkin', Jerry's, Subway

Farmers markets nearby

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Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 52°F, lows around 33°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

35°19°J

38°21°F

47°28°M

60°38°A

72°48°M

80°58°J

85°63°J

83°62°A

76°54°S

64°42°O

52°33°N

41°25°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 21
🍂 First fall frostOct 16
☀️ Frost-free season177 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hartford Bradley Intl Ap, CT station (9.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

BerriesMay to Aug
StrawberriesApr to Jun
BlueberriesJun to Aug

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
Sunscreen and a hat
A cooler for the drive home
Shallow containers only if the farm allows them
Knee pads or an old towel, rows are low
Bug spray for evening picking
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Strawberries are ready when fully red to the stem. Blueberries should be deep blue with no red at the stem end; ripe ones roll off into your palm. Blackberries are ripe when dull black, not shiny.
How to pick
Pinch strawberries off with a bit of stem so they keep longer. Cup blueberry clusters and roll with your thumb. Pick into shallow containers so the bottom layer is not crushed.
Best time to go
Early morning, before the heat softens fruit and picked-over rows fill up.
Keep it fresh
Do not wash until you eat them. Refrigerate in a single layer; most berries keep 2 to 5 days.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Dzen Blueberry Hill and Strawberry Hill

Is Dzen Blueberry Hill and Strawberry Hill open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (860) 648-1355 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Dzen Blueberry Hill and Strawberry Hill?

Berries typically run May to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Dzen Blueberry Hill and Strawberry Hill?

The listing gives the address as 87 Barber Hill Road, East Windsor/South Windsor line, CT 06016. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Dzen Blueberry Hill and Strawberry Hill?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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