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Farmers' markets and stands on Long Island

Reader Lisa Knopp of Northport captured her 7-year-old daughter, Reese, among the branches of a fruit-heavy tree at Richter's Orchard in Northport last fall during a family apple-picking outing.

Updated: May 18, 2009

LONG ISLAND FARMERS' MARKETS

A more convenient, if less picturesque, alternative to shopping at a bona fide farm stand is to avail yourself of one of the many farmers' markets on Long Island. These once-a-week markets, usually located in a town parking lot, offer farm-fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as plants, preserves, baked goods and other foodstuffs. Come early, rain or shine, for the best selection. Except where indicated, these markets are sponsored by the Long Island Growers Market, which can reached at 631-323-3653.

NASSAU

BAYVILLE, Bayville Commons parking lot, corner of Bayville and Ludlum avenues. Open Sat., 8 a.m. to noon; June 6 to Sept. 5. Call Kate Naughton, 516-628-1439.

EAST MEADOW, Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke. Open Fri., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 5 to Thanksgiving.

GARDEN CITY, 101 County Seat Dr. behind Supreme Court Building off Old Country Road. Open Tue., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 2 to Nov. 24.

GLEN COVE, Village Square. Open Sun., 7 a.m. to noon; July 5 to Nov. 22.

LOCUST VALLEY, Forest Avenue, across from post office. Open Sat., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 6 to late November.

LONG BEACH, Kennedy Plaza, Park Ave. next to LIRR station. Open Wed., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; June to October 28. Contact: Bernadette Martin, 631-678-5227.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, LIRR parking lot #12, Sunrise Highway. Open Sun., 7 a.m. to noon; June 7 to Nov. 22.

ROSLYN-NORTH HILLS, Christopher Morley Park, Searingtown Rd. Open Wed., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 3 to late November.

PORT WASHINGTON, Town Dock, Main Street. Open Sat., 8 a.m. to noon; June 6 to Oct. 31. Contact: Grassroots Environmental Education, 516-883-0887.

SUFFOLK

EAST HAMPTON, Nick & Toni's parking lot, 136 N. Main St. Open Fri., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 12 through September. Contact Kate Plumb, 631-725-9133.

HAUPPAUGE, Department of Motor Vehicle parking lot, 250 Veterans Hwy. Open Wed. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 to Oct. 21.

HUNTINGTON, Elm Street parking lot, Main Street (Route 25A). Open Sun., 7 a.m. to noon; June 7 to late November.

ISLIP, Town Hall parking lot on Montauk Highway, Route 27A. Open Sat., 7 a.m. to noon; June 6 to late November.

NORTHPORT, Cow Harbor parking lot at the end of Main Street. Open Sat., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 13 to Nov. 21 (except Sept. 26). Contact: Flemming Hansen, 631-754-3256.

PATCHOGUE, 7-Eleven store parking lot, Montauk Highway west of Route 112. Open Fri., 7 a.m. to noon; July 10 to late November.

PORT JEFFERSON, parking lot next to ferry, Route 25A. Open Thur., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 9 to Oct. 22.

RIVERHEAD, downtown next to Atlantis Marine World Aquarium. Open Thur., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 9 to late November.

SAG HARBOR, Breakwater Yacht Club parking lot, Bay and Burke streets. Open Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; May 23 to October. Contact: Kate Plumb, 631-725-9133.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, 85 Mill Rd., next to historical society. Open Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 13 to Nov. 14. Contact: Elsie Collins, 631-288-1559.

FARM STANDS

Whether you're in the market for peaches or pumpkins, turnips or tomatoes, buying directly from the farmer ensures the freshest produce and affords the opportunity to learn from someone who knows exactly how it was grown and interesting ways to prepare it.

Aquebogue

BAYVIEW FARM & MARKET, 891 Main Rd., 631-722-3077. Open daily 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. April-December. Vegetables, flowers.

FILASKY FARM, 604 Church Lane, 631-727-2165, filaskyfarm.com. Open June-Oct. 31, sunrise to sunset. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs. Self-serve, honor-system.

WELLS HOMESTEAD, 460 Main Rd., 631-722-3796, www.wellshomesteadmarket.com. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 1-Nov. 1. Local fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, plants, Long Island ducks, local honey and eggs, baked goods and jams.

WOODSIDE FARM, Route 25, 631-722-5770, woodsidefarmsli.com. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. mid-July to Dec. 31. Fruits, u-pick apples (Sept. 15-Nov. 15 call ahead); hayrides September and October weekends.

Calverton

ANDREWS FAMILY FARM AND GREENHOUSES, 1038 Sound Ave., Wading River, 631-929-5963. Open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily May 1-Oct. 31; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily in December. Bedding plants, specialty annuals, hanging baskets and perennials in May and June; fresh produce, roasted corn and cut flowers July-Oct. 31; corn maze October; u-pick pumpkins and mums September-Oct. 31; poinsettias in December.

HODUN FARM, Route 25, 631-369-2241. Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June-October. U-pick tomatoes and pumpkins, strawberries, peppers, hayrides, corn maze.

PECONIC RIVER HERB FARM, 2749 River Rd., 631-369-0058, prherbfarm.com. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 17-Oct. 15. Specialty retail plant nursery and scenic riverfront gardens with herb, vegetable and flower seedlings; trees, shrubs, herbs and spice blends.

ROTTKAMP'S FOX HOLLOW FARM, 2287 Sound Ave., 631-727-1786. Open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thur.- Tue. early June-Oct. 31. U-pick strawberries June, pumpkins October; fresh produce at all times.

WINDY ACRES FARM, 3810 Main Rd., 631-727-4554. Flowers, fruits, vegetables, jellies, jams, roasted corn on weekends. U-pick strawberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins (in season). Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1-Dec. 23.

Cutchogue

GREENLAND FAMILY FARMS, 17155 County Road 48, 631-734-5791, greenlandfamilyfarms.com. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily March 23-Nov. 4 (closed Tue. in April). Trees, shrubs, flowers, pond fish and plants, tomatoes, vegetables and pumpkins.

WICKHAM'S FRUIT STAND, 28700 Main Rd. (Route 25), 631-734-6441, wickhamsfruitfarm.com. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (closed Sun.) May-October. Fruit, tomatoes, asparagus, rhubarb and corn. U-pick berries, peaches and apples (in season). Doughnuts, pies, baked goods, jams, cheese. Wagon rides and tours.

East Marion

SEP'S FARM, 7395 Route 25, 631-477-1583. Open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1-Thanksgiving. Large selection of vegetables, fruits and flowers.

Greenport

FARMER JOE'S, 1760 Albertson's Lane, 631-806-4360. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May to October. Vegetables, raspberries.

LATHAM'S FARMSTAND, First Street, 631-323-3701 and Main Road in Orient Point. Open weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May-November (until December in Orient only). Vegetables, fruits, flowers, jellies, jams, and herbs.

Jamesport

BIOPHILIA ORGANIC FARM, 211 Manor Lane, 631-722-2299. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and sporadic other days May-October. Certified-organic vegetables, including 9 varieties of garlic and 40 varieties of tomatoes (mostly heirloom), herbs and Christmas trees.

GABRIELSEN'S COUNTRY FARM, 1299 Main Rd., 631-722-3259. Open daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m. March 15-Dec. 24. Vegetables, strawberries, plants, hayrides, corn maze, u-pick pumpkins.

GOLDEN EARTHWORM ORGANIC FARM, 652 Peconic Bay Blvd., 631-722-3302, goldenearthworm.com. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. June 1-Oct. 30. U-pick strawberries, heirloom tomatoes, flowers, beans, melons, peas, salad greens, beets, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, eggplant, summer and winter squash, plants, herbs.

HARBES FAMILY FARM STAND, 1223 Main Rd., 631-298-0800, harbesfamilyfarm.com. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily July 1-Oct. 31. Sweet corn, fresh fruits and vegetables; family picnic tables, fall festival, u-pick pumpkins, hayrides.

WOODSIDE FARM, 116 Manor Lane, 631-722-5770, woodsidefarmsli.com. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 15-Dec. 31. Range of fruits, u-pick apples (Sept. 15-Nov. 15); hayrides September and October weekends.

Laurel

SCHMITT'S FARM COUNTRY FRESH, Main Road, 631-298-1991, schmittsfarmcountryfresh.com. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1 to Nov. 1. Fruits, vegetables, pies and annuals. Call ahead.

Mattituck

COOPER FARMS, 2200 Breakwater Rd., 631-298-5195. Open daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. April-November. U-pick vegetables; eggs also available.

DOMALESKI FARMS, Route 48 (between Elijah's Lane and Alvah's Lane), 631-734-6886. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily June only. Strawberries.

HARBES FAMILY FARM AND VINEYARD, 715 Sound Ave., 631-298-0700, harbesfamilyfarm.com. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, May 1-Oct. 31. Vegetables, baked goods, fruits, wine, fall festival, u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, farm animals.

Moriches

LACORTE FARM STAND, 339 Montauk Hwy., 631-878-9093. Vegetables, fruit, flowers (annuals and perennials), fruit pies. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. April 29-Dec. 1.

Peconic

BARB'S VEGGIES, Main Road (between Indian Neck Lane and Peconic Road), 631-727-2982. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June-November. Vegetables, eggs and cheese.

KRUPSKI'S VEGETABLE & PUMPKIN FARM, 38030 Rte. 25 16 miles east of LIE exit 73, 631-734-6847. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June-November. Farm fresh produce at all times, school tours welcome; U-pick pumpkins from vine, hay rides, corn maze (staffed with actors on weekends) and haunted barn in October.

SANG LEE FARMS, 25180 County Road 48, 631-734-7001, sangleefarms.com. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. closed January. Mail order available Oct. 1-May 1. Three dozen varieties of heirloom tomatoes, salad to go and specialty products, certified organic foods.

Riverhead

BRIERMERE FARMS, Sound Avenue, 631-722-3931. Open daily. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; until 5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. April-October. Fruits, vegetables, pies, jellies, jams, apple cider.

GARDEN OF EVE, 4558 Sound Ave., 631-680-1699. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend-Oct. 31. Heirloom tomatoes and prepared foods, mixed organic greens, free-range eggs.

NORTHVILLE FARM, 5333 Sound Ave., 631-722-3229. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day-Thanksgiving. Fruits and vegetables.

REEVE FARM, 4138 Sound Ave., 631-727-1095. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thur.-Mon. May 1-Thanksgiving. Local produce in season and local honey.

SCHMITT FARM STAND ON SOUND, corner of Sound and Roanoke avenues, 631-807-9420. Open Thur.-Mon. May to Columbus Day. Flowers, vegetables, fruits.

Southold

THE FARM, 59945 Main Rd., 631-765-2075. Open Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April-Thanksgiving, closed Mon. Foods and naturally grown produce using biodynamics, which takes into account the science of life forces and recognition of the basic principles at work in nature. Heirloom tomatoes, mixed greens, berries, other vegetables, flowers.

Amagansett

BALSAM FARMS, Town Lane at Windmill, 631-255-9417. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June-Oct. 1. Vegetables, fruit all grown on Balsam Farms.

Bridgehampton

BABINSKI / COMFORT FARM STAND, 791 Lumber Lane, 631-537-1374. Open June-October, call for hours. Vegetables and cut flowers.

FAIRVIEW FARM AT MECOX, 19 Horsemill Lane, 631-537-6154, cornfieldmaze.com. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. May-early November. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, oils, vinegars, herbs and cheese from Mecox Bay Dairy.

East Hampton

LITTLE FARM STAND / SPRING CLOSE FARMS, 92 Spring Close Hwy., 631-774-3739 or 631-267-6150. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from strawberry season to Columbus Day. Vegetables, fruit, ostrich and chicken eggs, baked goods, flowers. Pony rides Sat. Plant and tree nursery also available.

REGINA'S FARM STAND, 42 Oak View Hwy., 631-267-0046. Organic and conventionally grown vegetables, fruit and flowers. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June-September, closed Tue.

ROUND SWAMP FARM, 184 Three Mile Harbor Rd., 631-324-4438. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. May-Thanksgiving. This National Bicentennial Farm offers fish, fresh produce, baked goods, homemade specialties.

East Quogue

DENSIESKI FARM STAND, 10 Lewis Rd., 631-653-5221. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed Wed.) May-October. Vegetables, fruits.

North Sea

FRESH EGG FARM STAND, 1060 Noyack Rd., 631-283-0735. Open daily 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, free-range eggs and chickens; turkeys available at Thanksgiving.

Sag Harbor

UNDER THE WILLOW, 1726 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., 631-725-5262. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May-October. Organic vegetables, herbs, berries and eggs.

Sagaponack

MARILEE FOSTER, Sagg Main. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. late May-October. Heirloom and unusual vegetables.

PIKE FARMS, Sagg Main, 631-537-5854. Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. June-Oct. 31. Vegetables, fruits, baked goods, cut flowers.

Southampton

HANK'S FARM STAND, County Road 39, 631-726-4667. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June to mid-September. U-pick strawberries (June), raspberries and blackberries (July-August); fresh produce July-mid-September.

Wainscott

LISA & BILL'S (BABINSKI FARM) , Main Street, 631-537-1488. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June-October. Fresh-cut flowers, corn, broccoli, eggplants, peppers, strawberries, sunflowers.

Water Mill

AMY'S FLOWERS & MINI MILK PAIL, 757 Mecox Rd., 631-537-5999, milk-pail.com. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Mon. May 1-Labor Day. Unique and unusual plant material. Annuals, apples fruits, pumpkins, baked goods, cider.

GREEN THUMB ORGANIC FARM OF WATER MILL, Montauk Highway, 1/2 mile east of the windmill, 631-726-1900. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May-November. U-pick pumpkins mid-September-Oct. 31. Offers more than 300 varieties of vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers and plants from certified organic growers throughout the season; weekend pony rides; fall farm tours.

HALSEY'S FARM AND NURSERY, 513 Deerfield Rd., 631-726-4843. Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 1-Dec. 1. Vegetables and cut flowers grown on-site, fruits, baked goods, juices.

HANK'S PUMPKINTOWN, 149 Montauk Hwy., 631-726-4667, hankspumpkintown.com. Open 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29-Nov. 1. Pumpkins, roasted corn, apples, baked goods, harvest decorations, corn maze.

MILK PAIL, 1346 Montauk Hwy., 631-537-2565, milk-pail.com. Open 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. August-April. Grows 26 varieties of apples, also peaches, pumpkins, berries, baked goods, flowers, cider.

SEVEN PONDS ORCHARD, 65 Seven Ponds Rd., 631-726-8015. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily July-November. U-pick raspberries, blackberries, apples, string beans, tomatoes and flowers.

Bayport

DENISE'S EASTEND BLOOMERS, 605 Montauk Hwy., 631-472-2500. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 1-Christmas. Corn and other vegetables, peaches, apples, other fruit, some organics, flowers, annuals, perennials.

RITA'S FARMSTAND @ DAISY'S GARDEN, Gillette Avenue, 631-806-2850. Open 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thur.-Sun. July-October. Seasonal, local (organic and conventional) produce.

Bay Shore

BRIGHTWATERS FARMS & NURSERY 1624 Manatuck Blvd., 631-665-5411, brightwaters farms.com. Open seasonally, call or check Web site for specifics. Seasonal vegetables, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, local honey, fresh-baked goods, Christmas trees and wreaths. Also Easter egg hunt, hayrides, u-pick Christmas trees.

Brookhaven

DEER RUN FARMS, 282 South Country Rd., 631-926-8916. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thur.-Sun. early June-July 4, open 7 days July 4-Labor Day, weekends only after Labor Day. Corn, tomatoes, lettuce, other vegetables, local berries, honey, jams, preserves and pies.

Huntington

MEDIAVILLA ORCHARDS, 1527 E. Jericho Tpke., 631-423-4794. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun., Aug. 15-Thanksgiving. Apples, peaches, pears, grapes, chestnuts, cider, jam, jellies.

Manorville

LENNY BRUNO FARMS, corner of Long Island Expressway (Exit 69 South) and Wading River Road, 631-549-2029. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 days a week from the end of May through Thanksgiving. Homegrown fruits and vegetables, preserves, baked goods, sunflowers, u-pick vegetables (August-November), roasted corn (mid-July to October), u-pick pumpkins (end of September-October).

W & K FARMS, corner of South Street and Wading River Road, 631-878-8653. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily May-Oct. 31, also open Easter. Geraniums, impatiens, begonias, bicolor sweet corn, roasted corn, pumpkins, pies, tomatoes. U-pick pumpkins and corn maze in October. School groups welcome. Wagon rides with reservation.

Melville

SCHNEIDER'S FARM STAND, 316 Old Country Rd., 631-673-5844. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. end of April-December. Vegetables, pumpkins, hay, corn stalks, Christmas trees, wreaths, bedding plants, perennials and corn maze.

Northport

RICHTER'S ORCHARD, Pulaski Road, 631-261-1980. Open daily 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. August-May closed Tue. January-May. Apples, peaches, apple cider, pumpkins.

St. James

BORELLA'S FARM STAND, 485 Edgewood Ave., 631-862-7330. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Easter-Thanksgiving. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, annuals, perennials, roses, shrubs, planters, cut flowers, baked goods, cider, jam. U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, roasted corn, corn maze.

THE BBGG FARM & NURSERY (WILLIAM BORELLA), 625 North Country Rd., 631-862-9182. Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. or later, Easter through Christmas. Vegetables, fruit, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs. U-pick pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, roasted corn. Christmas trees.

Wading River

CONDZELLA'S FARM STAND, 6233 North Country Rd., 631-929-5058. Open May 1 to Oct. 31. Range of vegetables spring through fall, including asparagus (May), strawberries and peas (June), tomatoes and beans (July-August) and pumpkins (September-October).

LEWIN FARMS, Sound Avenue, 631-929-4327. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except closed Tue., late May-late December. U-pick strawberries (June); peaches, peppers, tomatoes (late July-October); apples August-October; Christmas trees late-November-December. Second location: Fresh Pond Avenue, Baiting Hollow. U-pick apples August-October; Christmas trees late November-December. Call for u-pick times.

MAY'S FARM STAND, 6361 Route 25A, 631-929-6654. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May-Oct. 31. Peppers, tomatoes, string beans, and eggplant; U-pick strawberries, peas and pumpkins. Christmas trees during holiday season.

Yaphank

LITTLE RED FARM STAND, 210 Yaphank-Middle Island Rd., 631-205-9579. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 1-Oct 31. Vegetables, fruits in season, roasted corn, candied apples, Halloween products, u-pick pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides.

PUMPKIN PATCH FARM STAND, 142 Long Island Ave., 631-924-7444, pumpkinpatchfarmstand.com. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1 - Thanksgiving. Vegetables, flowers, perennials, annuals, honey, pies, cheese cake, roasted peppers.

East Meadow

FRIENDLY FARM MARKET, 832 Merrick Ave., 516-486-2448. Open Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. end of March to Christmas Eve. Vegetables and fruits also some organics.

Glen Head

YOUNG'S FARM, Hegeman's Lane, 516-626-9638. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.; closed Mon. mid-February-Christmas. Fresh produce grown on the premises or on Long Island, plus gift shop and bakery.

Old Brookville

ROTTKAMP BROS. FARM, McCouns Lane, 516-671-2566. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. mid-June to the day before Thanksgiving. Large selection of vegetables and fruits grown on premises.

Woodbury

MEYER'S FARM, Piquets Lane and Woodbury Road, Woodbury, 516-364-1777. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4-Thanksgiving. Vegetables and fruit.