The Cheerful Cherry Farm

Hector, NY

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At a glance

Address: 3723 Co Rd 2, Hector, NY 14841
Activities: 🍑 Peaches and cherries
Typical season: Jun to Aug (peaches and cherries, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
County: Schuyler County, NY
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 3 mi
Picnic area 3.4 mi
Gas station Sunoco 0.6 mi
EV charger PowerCharge Charge Up Drive On 8.2 mi
3 places to eat within 5 mi Stone Cat Cafe, Wieney, The Elf in the Oak

Farmers markets nearby

TJ's Farmers' Market Hector · 2.3 mi
Dundee Farmers Market Dundee · 6.1 mi
Montour Falls Farmers Market Montour Falls · 10.3 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 46°F, lows around 30°F, about 2.8 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

30°14°J

32°15°F

40°21°M

53°32°A

66°43°M

74°52°J

79°56°J

77°55°A

71°48°S

58°39°O

46°30°N

35°21°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 10
🍂 First fall frostOct 8
☀️ Frost-free season150 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Mecklenburg 4Sw, NY station (6.5 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

Peaches and cherriesJun 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. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Sunscreen and a hat
A cooler for the drive home
Shallow containers so fruit does not bruise, if allowed
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Peaches are ready when the background color has no green and the fruit gives slightly near the stem. Sweet cherries should be fully colored and firm; taste one.
How to pick
Roll peaches off in your palm; do not squeeze. Pick cherries with the stem attached, pulling the stem, not the fruit.
Best time to go
Morning, before the fruit gets warm. Cherry seasons can be only two or three weeks, so check picking reports.
Keep it fresh
Ripen firm peaches on the counter, stem side down, then refrigerate. Refrigerate cherries unwashed.

Farm country: Schuyler County

Schuyler County had 358 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 71 sold food straight to the public and 9 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

18 acres of peaches
21 acres of sweet cherries
24 acres of tart cherries #3 of 26 counties in NY

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

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

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Questions about The Cheerful Cherry Farm

Is The Cheerful Cherry Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at The Cheerful Cherry Farm?

Peaches and cherries typically run Jun 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 The Cheerful Cherry Farm?

The listing gives the address as 3723 Co Rd 2, Hector, NY 14841. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to The Cheerful Cherry Farm?

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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