Sceiford Quality Fruit

It's a beautiful day to pack a cooler, pack up your family, and head to North East. Summer heat draining your energy? Fresh cherries and a dip in Lake Erie may be the sweet relief you need. Open today until 6pm.

Opening Day Announcements We will be starting our u-pick cherry season this Saturday, June 26. Both sweet and sours. Bring containers or plan to purchase a basket. ** All picking is at your own risk ** Expect to carry, set, and stand on one of our provided ladders.... All 2021 cherry sales will be by u-pick only. We will not have ready-picked cherries for retail sale. Open 8am- 6pm daily. Closed during periods of thunder and lightning (zip 16428 for local weather). As always: Wear solid footwear. No smoking. No pets. No tree climbing!! No picking outside of business hours. Check in at the red barn at 11820 Middle Rd. In response to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. Yes, picking is an outdoor activity and Penna has begun lifting restrictions. However, safety is a main priority and members of our family, including our pre-born baby, have yet to receive a vaccine. All un-vaccinated adults, those who have recently traveled, and/or those who have been in contact with ANY illness will be required to wear a mask while in the barn. (I can handle a masked 12 hours at 5 months pregnant, visitors can handle an inconvenient 15 minutes.) Please be honest! Both sweet and sour crops look pretty good. You will see cherries at all stages of ripening, some empty trees and rain cracked berries. You'll also see some picture perfect fruit for which we're thankful. Prices start at $2.40/lb with details in comments. We accept payment by cash (preferred), check, Farmer's Market Nutrition Program voucher, plus all major debit and credit cards including American Express. Phew! Long post! We're looking forward to starting and to seeing you at the farm.

Do you see what I see?? It's almost too good to be true!! After a too mild winter and turbulent spring, our 2021 fruit season is fast approaching. Despite uncooperative weather and uneven pollination we feel fortunate to have both sweet and sour cherries this year. Some cherries are ripening fast with berry size and maturity far ahead of schedule. Other trees are ripening at a more typical pace. This could mean a drawn out harvest, but we shall see. We're kicking ourselves into high gear and anticipating a historically early opening. Certainly before June ends! Be on the alert for updates as we hammer out the details. Oooh sweet excitement

Good news, we've picked loads of apples this year. More good news, we're not quite done yet. This is last call for 2020 apples! Sunday, October 25 will be our last day for general business hours It's been a quiet week here due to colder, rainy weather. With work to do before winter sets in, we're making plans to finish up our season. Still in need of a bushel or more? Message me to set up an appointment.

The season may not hold long, but these apples will. Another beautiful weather weekend has arrived. Are you familiar with Ida? She's a rosy-cheeked, sturdy apple that will stick with you through the coming winter months. Ida is tart and firm when you first meet her, but will mellow nicely with time and fill your all-around baking, sauce, and eating needs. Now beginning to pick Rome Beauty, and Stayman Winesap apples. There is a limited number of both these winter varieties.... Also continuing to pick Cortland, Empire, Jonagold, both Golden and Red Delicious, Northern Spy, Fortune, and Mutsu apples. We've begun picking in bulk bins, the time to stock up has come. Still picking Niagara grapes and gleaning the last of the Concord and Steubens. Winter Nellis pears are sold out. The recent windy weather has picked many of the Bosc pears. Absolute last call for pears. The remaining fruits are scattered high in the trees. See more

**Edited to add: Power is ON** It's a slow ride Sunday. Our power is OUT! Know that our phone, scales, and card reader are currently not operating. We'll make due as best we can. Because truly, there ain't no place I'd rather be... I'm talking 'bout right here, right now... That's all I need... See more

Wow, U-Pickers! What great work you've done this season. LAST CALL for Concord grapes. I can hardly believe it. There are still a few Concord to get us through the weekend plus Niagara and Steuben grapes. Pears are also nearing the end of their season. Apples are still bountiful with many varieties to pick.

Oh, what a beautiful mornin' Oh, what a beautiful day I've got a beautiful feeling We're picking apples today! And pears, and grapes... and tomorrow, and the next day... you get the picture. Now picking: Mutsu, Northern Spy, Fortune (in the barn), and Idared apples. Continuing to pick Cortland, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, and Red Delicious apples. The last of the McIntosh and Sweet Delicious apples are in the barn along with a few other goodies. ... Also picking Concord, Niagara, and Steuben grapes. Plus Bosc and Winter Nellis pears, which are nearing the end of their availability. Seckel pears are sold out. ** Please bring containers. While we do have picking baskets available to purchase, we are sold out of half and full bushel rounds. Laundry baskets work well! Additional details in comments...

Another October, another opportunity. Chilly air, wet grass? Meh. It's a lovely day to don your boots and embrace autumn Here at the farm we're feeling like gold... golden apples, grapes, and pears Now picking: Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and Empire apples. Continuing to pick McIntosh, and Cortland apples. Last call for Mac!... Also picking Niagara, and Concord grapes, plus Bosc pears. Our last Seckel pears are available in the barn. Beginning to pick Winter Nellis pears. I'd like to wait a week, but the wind has decided now is the time. More details in comments.

Good morning, Good People. Honeycrisp apples are, as expected, now sold out. Autumncrisp, Gala, and Ginger Gold apples are also sold out. Continuing to pick Concord and Niagara grapes. McIntosh, Cortland, and Sweet Delicious apples. Also picking Bosc pears. Seckel pears are available in the barn. Open Sunday 11-5. More details in comments. ... I must say... in the 27 years I've sold fruit from my barn, never have I experienced a day like yesterday. A true thank you, All. Your patience, positive energy, and continued support is keeping us moving right along. Thanks also for continuing to follow our mask policy and taking turns. One good apple brightens a bunch